Dana Holgorsen

Quick Facts

Full Name	Dana Holgorsen
Occupation	Football Coach
Date Of Birth	Jun 21, 1971(1971-06-21)
Age	53
Birthplace	Davenport
Country	United States
Birth City	Iowa
Horoscope	Gemini

Dana Holgorsen Biography

Dana Holgorsen is one of the most popular and richest Football Coach who was born on June 21, 1971 in Davenport, Iowa, United States. His coaching journey began in 1993 as a position head coach for Valdosta State, and made his debut as head coach in 2011 at West Virginia University.

In his debut season at West Virginia He was a quarterback coach at West Virginia. In his first year at West Virginia he coached quarterback Geno Smith..

Houston had long been known for high-scoring offenses, from the Veer, which tallied 100 points in one game, to the Run and Shoot of the late 1980s, which set numerous college football records. As the Offensive Coordinator at the University of Houston, Dana Holgorsen gained prominence and recognition as one of the most promising, up-and-coming offensive coaches in the country, and his success running the Cougar offense would set the table for future coaching opportunities. During his two-year tenure with the Cougars, Holgorsen’s offenses accounted for 563 yards of total offense per game, including 433.7 yards passing, and averaging 42.2 points per game. His offense ranked No. 3 in total offense in 2008 with a duo of freshmen quarterbacks and No. 1 in 2009 behind the arm of Heisman finalist and All-Conference quarterback Case Keenum. In 2008–2009, quarterback Case Keenum led the nation in total offense, averaging 403.2 yards per game as a sophomore and 416.4 yards his junior season. He also ranked among the top 10 nationally in pass efficiency both years. Under Holgorsen’s tutelage, Case Keenum would go on to become college football’s all-time leading passer in yards gained and touchdowns. At Houston, Holgorsen demonstrated his own brand of the Air Raid offense that often used motion to confuse opposing defenses, as well as wearing them down. In 2009, Holgorsen developed a set called the “diamond formation,” which features multiple diverging running backs in the backfield who use spread formations to gain yards after catching short passes. Houston’s fast wide receivers were ideal to the style of spread Holgorsen ran, and Houston continued using much the same offense after Holgorsen departed to lead the NCAA with over 50 points per game, and 600 yards of offense per game in 2011. At Houston, Holgorsen mentored not only Case Keenum but offensive coaches including Kliff Kingsbury and Jason Phillips, who continued running a Holgorsen-inspired Air Raid offense at Houston.

Holgorsen is a native of Mount Pleasant, Iowa where he graduated from Mount Pleasant Community High School in 1989. Holgorsen played wide receiver at Iowa Wesleyan College, earning a degree in 1993 and a master’s in health and physical education from Valdosta State University in 1995. Holgorsen had been recruited to Iowa Wesleyan by head coach Hal Mumme and offensive coordinator Mike Leach, both of whom he coached with later in their careers.

He had three children with Candice Holgorsen. They divorced in 2005.

Dana Holgorsen Net Worth

Dana Holgorsen is one of the richest Football Coach from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Dana Holgorsen 's net worth $11 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played in the college football league from 1991 to 1992 with Iowa Wesleyan College.

In his first season in West Virginia he led the Mountaineers to a win of 70-33 against Clemson at the Orange Bowl.

Dana Carl Holgorsen (born June 21, 1971) is the head football coach at the University of Houston. He was the head coach at West Virginia University from 2011 to 2018. During his coaching career he has served under coaches such as Hal Mumme, Mike Leach, Kevin Sumlin, and Mike Gundy at Oklahoma State.

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Who is Dana Holgorsen Dating?

According to our records, Dana Holgorsen married to Candice Holgorsen. As of December 1, 2023, Dana Holgorsen’s is not dating anyone.

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When Holgorsen was hired at Oklahoma State, the Cowboys’ offense was ranked No. 61 nationally in total offense. In his first season the offense led the nation in total offense, averaging 537.6 yards per game, was No. 2 in passing offense, averaging 354.7 yards per game, and No. 3 in scoring offense, averaging 44.9 points per game. The postseason accolades have been plentiful for Holgorsen’s offensive players in 2010, quarterback Brandon Weeden became the first OSU passer to ever earn first team All-Big 12 honors. He was also a finalist for the Manning Award, given to the top quarterback in the nation. Wide receiver Justin Blackmon was named the recipient of the 2010 Biletnikoff Award, given to the top receiver in the nation, and running back Kendall Hunter was a finalist for the Doak Walker Award, given to the nation’s top running back. Weeden, Hunter and Blackmon became only the second trio in NCAA history to pass for at least 3,000 yards, run for more than 1,500 yards and finish with more than 1,500 yards receiving in the same season. Holgorsen was a 2010 finalist for the Broyles Award, given annually to the nation’s top assistant coach.

Facts & Trivia

Dana Ranked on the list of most popular Football Coach. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Dana Holgorsen celebrates birthday on June 21 of every year.

Holgorsen coached the Mountaineers to a share of the Big East Conference crown in his first season at WVU and a Bowl Championship Series berth in the 2012 Orange Bowl, WVU’s first appearance in the Orange Bowl. WVU defeated Clemson University 70–33 in that record-setting game. The successful season triggered $225,000 worth of bonuses for Holgorsen – $100,000 for a 10-win season, $75,000 for a BCS appearance and $50,000 for a BCS win.

What is Dana Holgorsen salary?

Holgorsen, who in 2021 led the Cougars to a 12-win season and spot in the American Athletic Conference championship game, will earn $4.2 million in 2022 and $4.3 million in 2023. As part of the multiyear extension, Holgorsen will receive a $100,000 increase in base salary each year.

Where is Dana Holgorsen now?

Dana Carl Holgorsen (born June 21, 1971) is the head football coach at the University of Houston.

Is Dana Holgorsen still at Houston?

HOUSTON — University of Houston football head coach Dana Holgorsen has agreed to a contract extension through the 2027 season , Houston Vice President for Athletics Chris Pezman formally announced Thursday morning. The six-year extension comes fresh off UH’s record-setting 2021 season.

Who is Dana Holgorsen wife?

Candice Holgorsen

Where did Dana Holgorsen go to college?

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