Dana Holgorsen

Dana Holgorsen is an accomplished American college football coach known for his high-scoring offensive schemes across various NCAA Division I FBS programs, including West Virginia, Houston, and Nebraska. After leading West Virginia University to a share of the Big East Conference crown and a victory in the 2012 Orange Bowl, Dana Holgorsen established himself as a prominent American college football coach. Awarded the FWAA First-Year Coach of the Year in 2011, Holgorsen quickly garnered recognition for his innovative, high-scoring offensive schemes. His coaching career began in 1993 at Valdosta State, where he coached quarterbacks, receivers, and special teams under Hal Mumme.

In 2019, Holgorsen returned to the University of Houston, taking on the head coach role, where he guided the program until 2023. During his tenure, he continued to implement his distinctive offensive strategies, further solidifying his reputation as a coach capable of maximizing offensive production at the highest levels of college football. His expertise in designing and executing dynamic schemes remained a hallmark of his teams. Most recently, in 2024, Holgorsen joined the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

Initially serving as an offensive consultant, he was quickly appointed Offensive Coordinator, a testament to his continued influence and demand as a top offensive mind in the sport. His role with Nebraska signifies an ongoing commitment to shaping elite college football programs and developing competitive, high-octane offenses.