Nebraska football offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield praised transfer running back Dante Dowdell during Friday’s media session.
Dowdell has impressed over the course of the spring for the Huskers. He had seven carries for 76 touchdowns on the afternoon, and it gave fans a preview of his physical running style. The former Oregon Ducks back figures to be a big-time weapon in a running back room that is full of talent.
In the meantime, Satterfield is excited about the talent Dowdell brings to a rushing attack that ranked second in the Big Ten last season, as noted by Rivals.com’s Steve Marik.
“If he gets past that box, DBs do not want to tackle him. I mean, he’s getting downhill.’
The Huskers have been searching for consistency at the running back position for quite some time. Lack of depth and health have plagued the Huskers at running back over the past couple of seasons. Dowdell’s style and ability to run downhill should be able to fit well within the offense.
Nebraska OC Marcus Satterfield on Oregon transfer RB Dante Dowdell, a 6-2, 225-pounder:
"If he gets past that box DBs do not want to tackle him. I mean, he's getting downhill."
— Steve Marik (@Steve_Marik) August 16, 2024
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