Dante Dowdell News, Rumors, Updates - Kentucky Wildcats

Settles on fourth program Dowdell will transfer to Georgia, per On3.com.

Impact Dowdell is coming off a good season with Kentucky in which he 560 yards and three touchdowns on 5.0 yards per carry. The tailback, who's also spent time with Oregon and Nebraska, will now play for his fourth program in four years, where he should have one season of eligibility remaining. This signing comes a day after Georgia's top tailback in 2025, Nate Frazier, elected to leave Athens by way of the transfer portal; the Bulldogs have reloaded quickly.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

To enter portal Dowdell plans to enter the transfer portal, On3.com reports.

Impact Dowdell will look for his fourth school in as many seasons. He spent the 2025 season with Kentucky, where he totaled 112 rushes for 560 yards and three touchdowns. He topped the 100-yard mark twice in 12 games. He had stops at Oregon and Nebraska.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Dante Dowdell leaving Kentucky to enter transfer portal Dante Dowdell is set to join his fourth college program.

JANUARY 3 • ASEAOFBLUE.COM

Leading rusher in win Dowdell had 13 carries for 87 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 42-10 win over Tennessee Tech.

Impact Dowdell followed up a great performance a week ago with another solid day. The junior running back led the Wildcats in rushing ripping off 6.7 yards per carry. Dowdell was also able to find the end zone for the second time in as many weeks and third time on the season.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

McGowan's three touchdowns power Kentucky to win

Seth McGowan scored three touchdowns to power Kentucky to a 42-10 win over Tennessee Tech Saturday

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Touchdown in win over Florida Dowdell logged seven rushes for 104 yards and one touchdown and caught 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 38-7 victory against Florida.

Impact Dowdell saw most of the running back work go to Seth MCGowan however, Dowdell led the Wildcats in rushing and was able to rip off a 65-yard touchdown for his second score of the year.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Florida turnovers spark Kentucky victory

Kentucky took advantage of four Florida turnovers and Cutter Boley threw for 168 yards and two touchdowns as the Wildcats handled the Gators 38-7

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Good to go Saturday Dowdell is off the injury report ahead of Thursday's game at South Carolina.

Impact Dowdell left Week 3 in the third quarter with a minor injury, but he is now off the injury report ahead of Saturday's contest. The junior has rushed 36 times for 214 yards and one touchdown through two and a half games this season.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with minor injury Dowdell (undisclosed) suffered an injury in Kentucky's win over Eastern Michigan but is expected to be "fine," according to head coach Mark Stoops, per On3.com.

Impact Dowdell tallied eight carries for 29 yards before going down in the third quarter of the Wildcats' win in Week 3. Kentucky had already established a lead at the time, and the tailback didn't return. "He should be fine. He got hit a couple of times in the same spot, and maybe it was something where he could go back in, but if he got hit again it could lead to something more drastic," Stoops told reporters.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with minor injury Dowdell (undisclosed) suffered an injury in Kentucky's win over Eastern Michigan but is expected to be "fine," according to head coach Mark Stoops, per On3.com.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kentucky RB Dante Dowdell suffers a thigh injury against Eastern Michigan Dante Dowdell exited with an injury on Saturday night.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ASEAOFBLUE.COM

Mizzou's transfer stars shined in a win over KU. Turns out, the SEC has a lot of starring transfers

Missouri quarterback Beau Pribula shined in a victory over Kansas, throwing for 343 yards and three touchdowns

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Lots of use in loss to Ole Miss Dowdell notched 14 carries for 56 yards and hauled in all two targets for 11 yards during Saturday's 30-23 defeat against Mississippi.

Impact Dowdell was slightly outpaced by lead back Seth McGowan on Saturday. However, McGowan far out paced Dowdell racking up 93 yards on the ground. McGowan may start to pull away in usage from Dowdell moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lots of use in loss to Ole Miss Dowdell notched 14 carries for 56 yards and hauled in all two targets for 11 yards during Saturday's 30-23 defeat against Mississippi.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 20 Ole Miss visits Kentucky in SEC action

The No. 20 Ole Miss Rebels and the Kentucky Wildcats play in a matchup of SEC opponents

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Touchdown in season opener Dowdell posted 14 rushes for 129 yards and one touchdown and reeled in their only target for negative one yard during Saturday's 24-16 win against Toledo.

Impact Dowdell saw the majority of the carries go to Seth McGowan however Dowdell capitalized on his opportunities as he led the Wildcats in rushing and found pay-dirt on a 79-yard touchdown run.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

The Dante Dowdell - Seth McGowan duo shines bright vs. Toledo The Cats’ backs have a big day inside Kroger Field.

AUGUST 30, 2025 • ASEAOFBLUE.COM

Dowdell leads Kentucky to 24-16 season-opening win over Toledo

Transfer running back Dante Dowdell rushed for 129 yards and a touchdown, leading Kentucky to a 24-16 win over Toledo on Saturday

AUGUST 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Co-starter for Week 1 Dowdell is listed as a co-starter for the Wildcats' upcoming game Saturday against Toledo, Jeff Drummond of On3 reports.

Impact Dowdell and Seth McGowan are listed as co-starters. During the Wildcats' spring game, they used the former as their lead back, and there is still a possibility that may come to fruition Saturday. Dowdell's 2024 includes 143 carries for 614 yards and 12 touchdowns, a strong output.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Husker Camp Countdown: No. 29 Kwinten Ives Nebraska running back Kwinten Ives is the favorite to fill the short-yardage role in which Dante Dowdell thrived last season.

JULY 8, 2025 • JOURNALSTAR.COM

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APRIL 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Looking to secure lead role Dowdell was observed playing as the lead back during a spring game, Adam Luckett of On3.com reports.

Impact Dowdell transferred from Nebraska after rushing for over 700 rushing yards and although he has not been named as the team's lead back, his role during the spring showcase indicates he could be headed towards a large role. More news regarding his involvement should surface as the spring moves along.

APRIL 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Picks Wildcats Dowdell will transfer to Kentucky, Hayes Fawcett of On3.com reports.

Impact Dowdell was a featured runner with Nebraska in 2024, amassing 614 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns on 143 carries. He'll now join Kentucky for his junior season with a great chance to become the Wildcats' top tailback. Dowdell has two more years of eligibility remaining.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leaving Lincoln Dowdell will enter the transfer portal, Sam Spiegelman of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Dowdell, who transferred from Oregon to Nebraska after his freshman season, had a nice year with the Cornhuskers, tallying 614 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns on 143 carries. He'll now look for his third program in as many years, and will have two seasons of eligibility remaining.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in season finale Dowdell accrued 13 rushes for 50 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 13-10 loss versus Iowa.

Impact Dowdell found the end zone on a one-yard plunge at the end of the second quarter, giving the Cornhuskers a 10-0 lead going into the half. Despite the less-than stellar team record, the sophomore running back came into his own and showed his nose for the end zone during the 2024 campaign, running for 614 yards and 12 touchdowns through 12 games. Barring a decision to transfer, Dowdell will be expected to be a big time contributor for the Cornhuskers heading into the 2025 season.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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