Dan Larson

Dan Larson is the offensive coordinator at North Dakota State University, where he has been part of three NCAA Division I FCS national championship teams since joining in 2019. Larson initially coached running backs before transitioning to offensive line coach in 2021. His offensive line unit played a key role in NDSU’s success, including helping develop All-America tackles and future NFL draft picks Cordell Volson and Cody Mauch. In his first year as offensive line coach, NDSU ranked second in the FCS with 280.6 rushing yards per game and led all Division I teams with 6.21 yards per carry.

As running backs coach in 2019, Larson’s unit rushed for a school-record 4,601 yards and led Division I with 6.41 yards per carry. The Bison produced four 600-yard rushers, including quarterback Trey Lance, who led the team with 1,100 yards and 14 touchdowns. Larson’s coaching career includes previous stints as offensive coordinator at Macalester and Minnesota-Duluth, where he achieved significant success, including a 32-6 record and two NCAA playoff appearances at UMD.

Larson’s experience also includes coaching at Colgate, where he mentored All-America running back Jordan Scott.