Dante Dowdell’s tenure in Lincoln will be a short-lived one. The Huskers running back has entered the transfer portal just one year after joining the program last offseason.
This is the second time that Dowdell has entered the transfer portal. He previously did so last offseason after his freshman season with the Oregon Ducks.
With the Huskers in the regular season, Dowdell played in all 12 games, totaling 143 carries for 614 yards and 12 touchdowns. He also had seven receptions for 21 yards.
Dowdell’s best performance of the season came in early September, a 17-carry game with 74 rushing yards and two touchdowns. He also had a two-touchdown performance against the UCLA Bruins in November, as well as a three-touchdown game against the Wisconsin Badgers in the penultimate game of the season.
Nebraska will now look to the transfer portal to try and find support for Emmett Johnson as the Huskers prepare to enter the 2025 season. Fans had strong opinions on the news of Dante Dowdell’s transfer, find their reactions below.