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Dan Mullen on ESPN job helping as HC: ‘I’ve gotten to watch everybody play’

January 15, 2025

By Nick Schultz, On3 Sports: For the last three seasons, Dan Mullen traded his whistle for a headset. He jumped into broadcasting at ESPN, working largely alongside Matt Barrie during the week and in-studio on Saturdays.

Now, he’s back on the sidelines, succeeding Barry Odom at UNLV. But as he settles in and builds his roster, Mullen credits his time at ESPN for getting him ready to coach the Rebels.

Mullen, making an appearance on Don’t @ Me with Dan Dakich, said his time on TV helped lead him to two notable transfer additions. He got to watch any games he wanted, and that helped put players such as former Virginia quarterback Anthony Colandrea and former Michigan quarterback Alex Orji on his radar when they hit the transfer portal.

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