Short-yardage / goal-line · enumeration
Who gets the tough yard
8/19Inside-5 share
8 of the team's 19 inside-the-5 carries (42.1%).
CJ Baxter
Rushing yards48770th of 278 running backsLast gameW 34–17vs Vanderbilt · Oct 24
Nextat TennesseeSat Nov 7 · 6:15 pm ET
- touchdown
Oklahoma · W 21-13
No carries.
Vanderbilt · W 34-17
1 carry, 3 yards
The other 6 games average 81 yards. This one was 78 below.
Baxter has carries in 7 of Kentucky’s 8 games: none against Oklahoma.
Dashed line: 100 yards.
This week
- RecordKentucky is 7-1, No. 8 in the AP poll (week 10).
- Fans after Vanderbilt
All class for the vandy staff to check in on Baxter
Kentucky fan
- Next gameat Tennessee · Sat Nov 7
What’s being said
19 stories in the last 30 days, from 9 outlets.
Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt Injury Report: Sam Greene likely out; CJ Baxter set to play
A Sea Of Blue +1 Oct 22
Worth knowing
- CJ Baxter spent three seasons at Texas before this one.
His most important play this season
32% of the carries, 36% of the yards, 50% of the touchdowns
- Carries32%88 of 272
- Yards36%487 of 1,342
- Touchdowns50%8 of 16
- A touchdown every 11.0 carries. Everyone else on the team: one every 23.0.
Share of the team's rushing yards, game by game
No bar in a game where the team had under 100 rushing yards: a share of that little says nothing.
Who carried it
- CJ Baxter487 yards, 88 carries, 8 touchdowns
- Jason Patterson443 yards, 71 carries, 3 touchdowns
- Jovantae Barnes224 yards, 43 carries, 1 touchdown
- Mikkel Skinner57 yards, 8 carries
- Kenny Minchey38 yards, 44 carries, 2 touchdowns
- 8 others93 yards
Share of the team's total this season.
Most of his carries go up the middle
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a carry, up for a gain and down for a lossa touchdown
Each line is one carry: taller means more yards, and a line pointing down lost yards. Black lines are touchdowns. The play text only says left, middle or right, so inside each lane the carries are lined up shortest to longest, not placed. Of his carries with a spot in the play text: left 17, middle 55, right 16. His longest went for 77 yards.
CJ Baxter
Wears you down at the goal line. The three seasons span two programs and two head coaches: Steve Sarkisian and Will Stein. On tape: 149 rushing yards and 1 reception against South Alabama, Week 4, 2026.
487 rushing yards · 8 rushing TD · 88 carries
Style of play
Style of play
Play style
Short-yardage and goal-line specialist. Carries the load, owns the red zone.
Similar players
Closest statistical matches, adjusted for opponent strength.
In the news in the last 30 days
from 9 outlets
Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt Injury Report: Sam Greene likely out; CJ Baxter set to play
A Sea Of Blue +1 Oct 22 · 2 outlets
All 5 articles
A Sea Of BlueKentucky vs. Vanderbilt Injury Report: Sam Greene likely out; CJ Baxter set to playA Sea Of BlueKentucky vs. Vanderbilt Injury Report: Sam Greene and Nic Anderson are out; CJ Baxter will playA Sea Of BlueKentucky vs. Vanderbilt Injury Report: Sam Greene and Nic Anderson are out; CJ Baxter will playYahoo SportsKentucky vs. Vanderbilt Injury Report: Sam Greene and Nic Anderson are out; CJ Baxter will playA Sea Of BlueKentucky vs. Vanderbilt Injury Report: Sam Greene likely out; CJ Baxter set to play
What they’re talking about
Preview and matchup3 stories
In his words2 stories
247SportsCJ Baxter reflects on career journey after win over No. 10 LSUOct 11
Saturday Down SouthCJ Baxter explains why he listens to Adele before gamesOct 12
In the news this season
from 17 outlets
Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt Injury Report: Sam Greene likely out; CJ Baxter set to play
A Sea Of Blue +1 Oct 22 · 2 outlets
All 5 articles
A Sea Of BlueKentucky vs. Vanderbilt Injury Report: Sam Greene likely out; CJ Baxter set to playA Sea Of BlueKentucky vs. Vanderbilt Injury Report: Sam Greene and Nic Anderson are out; CJ Baxter will playA Sea Of BlueKentucky vs. Vanderbilt Injury Report: Sam Greene and Nic Anderson are out; CJ Baxter will playYahoo SportsKentucky vs. Vanderbilt Injury Report: Sam Greene and Nic Anderson are out; CJ Baxter will playA Sea Of BlueKentucky vs. Vanderbilt Injury Report: Sam Greene likely out; CJ Baxter set to play
What they’re talking about
Profile and feature7 stories
- A Sea Of Blue +1CJ Baxter helped Kentucky Football make history, then gave all the credit to the Big Blue WallSep 27
All 3 articles
Yahoo SportsCJ Baxter helped Kentucky Football make history, then gave all the credit to the Big Blue WallA Sea Of BlueCJ Baxter helped Kentucky Football make history, then gave all the credit to the Big Blue WallA Sea Of BlueCJ Baxter helped Kentucky Football make history, then gave all the credit to the Big Blue Wall - The Courier-JournalCJ Baxter focuses on health, consistency with Kentucky football in 2026 - The Courier-JournalAug 3
- WDRBCRAWFORD | Once the nation's top-rated running back, CJ Baxter is ready for a restart at KentuckyAug 18
- WAVE NewsCRAWFORD | CJ Baxter, once the nation’s No. 1 running back, ready for a Kentucky restartAug 31
- UK Wildcats WireGet to know the Kentucky football roster: No. 1 C.J. BaxterSep 4
Preview and matchup5 stories
- A Sea Of BlueCJ Baxter had his finger pop out vs. Alabama but should play vs. Texas A&MSep 15
- A Sea Of BlueCJ Baxter loved seeing former rival Jovantae Barnes shine vs. South AlabamaSep 28
- A Sea Of BlueA very emotional CJ Baxter thanked Kentucky for his career resurgence after epic night vs. LSUOct 11
- Saturday Down SouthKentucky has ‘optimism’ for CJ Baxter’s availability vs. Oklahoma, per reportOct 16
ESPNKentucky RB CJ Baxter set to return vs. Vandy; WR Nic Anderson outOct 22
In his words2 stories
- 247SportsCJ Baxter reflects on career journey after win over No. 10 LSUOct 11
- Saturday Down SouthCJ Baxter explains why he listens to Adele before gamesOct 12
Recruiting2 stories
Week by week
- Oct 29 to Nov 4No game2 stories
- Oct 22 to Oct 28W 34-17 vs Vanderbilt4 storiesKentucky RB CJ Baxter set to return vs. Vandy; WR Nic Anderson out ESPN
- Oct 15 to Oct 21W 21-13 at Oklahoma8 storiesKentucky has ‘optimism’ for CJ Baxter’s availability vs. Oklahoma, per report Saturday Down South
- Oct 8 to Oct 14W 35-34 vs LSU5 storiesA very emotional CJ Baxter thanked Kentucky for his career resurgence after epic night vs. LSU A Sea Of Blue
- Oct 1 to Oct 7W 35-34 at South CarolinaNo stories
- Sep 24 to Sep 30W 45-21 vs South Alabama4 storiesCJ Baxter helped Kentucky Football make history, then gave all the credit to the Big Blue Wall A Sea Of Blue +1
- Sep 17 to Sep 23W 31-21 at Texas A&M1 story
- Sep 10 to Sep 16L 17-45 vs Alabama3 storiesCJ Baxter had his finger pop out vs. Alabama but should play vs. Texas A&M A Sea Of Blue
- Sep 3 to Sep 9W 45-13 vs Youngstown State1 storyGet to know the Kentucky football roster: No. 1 C.J. Baxter UK Wildcats Wire
- Aug 27 to Sep 2No game2 storiesCRAWFORD | CJ Baxter, once the nation’s No. 1 running back, ready for a Kentucky restart WAVE News
- Aug 13 to Aug 19No game1 storyCRAWFORD | Once the nation's top-rated running back, CJ Baxter is ready for a restart at Kentucky WDRB
- Aug 6 to Aug 12No game2 storiesThe Offensive Line Played a Big Part in CJ Baxter's Commitment to Kentucky
On3 - Aug 1 to Aug 5No game3 storiesKentucky RB CJ Baxter opts for nonanswer on Texas Longhorns situation UK Wildcats Wire
Each week: his team’s game, the stories about him that week, and the week’s biggest news headline.
What was said at each stop
Stories we tracked, by school.
Kentucky36 stories2026 to now
Most about: profile and feature, preview and matchup, in his words.
Arizona Daily Star +2Ohio State Buckeyes defensive lineman Kayden McDonald (98) tackles Texas Longhorns running back CJ Baxter (4) during the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium on Aug. 30, 2025.Sep 1All 3 articles
The Roanoke TimesOhio State Buckeyes defensive lineman Kayden McDonald (98) tackles Texas Longhorns running back CJ Baxter (4) during the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium on Aug. 30, 2025. - Roanoke TimesSCNowOhio State Buckeyes defensive lineman Kayden McDonald (98) tackles Texas Longhorns running back CJ Baxter (4) during the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium on Aug. 30, 2025.Arizona Daily StarOhio State Buckeyes defensive lineman Kayden McDonald (98) tackles Texas Longhorns running back CJ Baxter (4) during the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium on Aug. 30, 2025. - tucson.com- A Sea Of Blue +1CJ Baxter helped Kentucky Football make history, then gave all the credit to the Big Blue WallSep 27
All 3 articles
Yahoo SportsCJ Baxter helped Kentucky Football make history, then gave all the credit to the Big Blue WallA Sea Of BlueCJ Baxter helped Kentucky Football make history, then gave all the credit to the Big Blue WallA Sea Of BlueCJ Baxter helped Kentucky Football make history, then gave all the credit to the Big Blue Wall - A Sea Of Blue +1Kentucky vs. Oklahoma Injury Report: CJ Baxter questionable; Eddy Pierre-Louis unlikely to playOct 15
All 3 articles
A Sea Of BlueKentucky vs. Oklahoma Injury Report: CJ Baxter questionable; Eddy Pierre-Louis unlikely to playA Sea Of BlueKentucky vs. Oklahoma Injury Report: CJ Baxter questionable; Eddy Pierre-Louis unlikely to playYahoo SportsKentucky vs. Oklahoma Injury Report: CJ Baxter questionable; Eddy Pierre-Louis unlikely to play - On3 +1Kentucky RB CJ Baxter’s injury status revealed ahead of Oklahoma game, per reportOct 17
All 3 articles
- A Sea Of Blue +1CJ Baxter missed Kentucky win vs. Oklahoma due to injury: Will he play vs. Vanderbilt?Oct 18
All 3 articles
Texas3 stories2023 to 2025
Most about: camp and practice.
- CJ Baxter Continues improbable Comeback at Texas Football Fall CampAug 18
Locked OnTexas' CJ Baxter, Trey Owens leaving the Longhorns in the Transfer PortalDec 8- Locked OnIndiana Football trending up for CJ Baxter, Texas Transfer Portal Running BackJan 11
In the news across his career
Stories are headlines grouped by what they are about, counted through Nov 4.
What fans said
Fans first named CJ Baxter vs Youngstown State.
- How much fans talked in a game against the usual
- The usual, named once in the key
- A fan first, numbered by kind (1 first named)
vs Vanderbilt, Oct 24Did they say Baxter in the locker room??Kentucky fan, r/CFB game thread
vs LSU, Oct 10Even when he’s shoving Minchey’s butt from behind, LSU cannot stop CJ BaxterKentucky fan, r/CFB game thread
at Texas A&M, Sep 19A gift from Texas. Baxter is good!Kentucky fan, r/CFB game thread
Latest stories
- Will Stein gives promising CJ Baxter injury update ahead of Tennessee matchupA Sea Of BlueNov 3
- CJ Baxter on Midseason Comeback Player of the Year Watch ListUK AthleticsNov 2
- Kentucky RB CJ Baxter receives updated injury designation for Week 8 game against VanderbiltSaturday Down SouthOct 23
- Kentucky shares encouraging update on CJ Baxter’s status for Vanderbilt gameSaturday Down SouthOct 22
In the game threads
at Oklahoma, Oct 17Missing CJ Baxter and his pass protection bad in this oneKentucky fan, r/CFB game threadWhere to follow
Career stats
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Last game (Wk 8): 3 rushing yards, 1 catch.
Game log
Game log · Week-by-week
2026 season · 7 games
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| Wk | Opp | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | W 45-13vs Youngstown State | 9 | 48 | 5.3 | 2 | 15 | |
| Wk 2 | L 17-45vs No. 12 Alabama | 11 | 29 | 2.6 | 0 | 12 | |
| Wk 3 | W 31-21@ No. 9 Texas A&M | 19 | 87 | 4.6 | 2 | 16 | |
| Wk 4 | W 45-21vs South Alabama | 16 | 149 | 9.3 | 1 | 53 | Season-high 149 yds |
| Wk 5 | W 35-34@ South Carolina | 13 | 48 | 3.7 | 1 | 8 | |
| Wk 6 | W 35-34vs No. 10 LSU | 19 | 123 | 6.5 | 2 | 77 | |
| Wk 8 | W 34-17vs Vanderbilt | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total | 88 | 487 | 5.5 | 8 | 77 |
The season, game by game
W 34-17 vs VanderbiltOct. 243 yds1 carry
1 carry for 3 yards.
- 0 went 10+ yards
- 0 stopped at or behind the line
- 0 moved the chains
- 1 catch for 5 yds
- First quarterbegan tied 0-0
- 1 for 3
- Second quarterbegan down 3-0
- 0 for 0, 1 rec1
- FinalW 34-17
a carry, by its yardsa loss, below the linea catcha touchdown
- 1
5-yard catch. Second quarter, down 10-0.
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a carry, up for a gain and down for a lossa touchdown
Each carry is a stem from the line, in the lane the play text names, sorted shortest to longest. The play text only says left, middle or right, so inside a lane marks are sorted, not placed.
W 35-34 vs LSUOct. 10123 yds19 carries, 2 TD
19 carries for 123 yards and 2 touchdowns.
- of the 18 carries drawn:
- 2 went 10+ yards
- 4 stopped at or behind the line
- 6 moved the chains
- First quarterbegan tied 0-0
- 3 for 85, 1 TD1
- Second quarterbegan down 10-7
- 8 for 362
- Third quarterbegan up 21-17
- 4 for 0
- Fourth quarterbegan up 21-20
- 1 for -2
- Ot quarterbegan tied 27-27
- 2 for 3, 1 TD
- FinalW 35-34
a carry, by its yardsa loss, below the linea catcha touchdown
The per-play feed is missing a 1-yard run in the first quarter (the play drew a penalty), which the play text shows; the chart draws the 18 carries it has.
- 1
77-yard run. First quarter, down 3-0.
- 2
10-yard run on 3rd and 4. Second quarter, down 17-14. Converted. Fans named him again and again right after: the most-talked-about moment of his game.
“Baxter is HIM”Kentucky fan, r/CFB game thread
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a carry, up for a gain and down for a lossa touchdown
Each carry is a stem from the line, in the lane the play text names, sorted shortest to longest. The play text only says left, middle or right, so inside a lane marks are sorted, not placed.
5 more games, with the play by play
W 35-34 at South CarolinaOct. 348 yds13 carries, 1 TD
13 carries for 48 yards and a touchdown. He also caught 3 passes for 20 yards.
- 0 went 10+ yards
- 1 stopped at or behind the line
- 4 moved the chains
- 3 catches for 20 yds
- First quarterbegan tied 0-0
- 2 for 9
- Second quarterbegan down 14-0
- 2 for 7, 1 rec, 1 TD
- Third quarterbegan down 20-10
- 4 for 11, 1 rec1
- Fourth quarterbegan up 24-20
- 3 for 12
- Ot quarterbegan tied 27-27
- 2 for 9, 1 rec2
- FinalW 35-34
a carry, by its yardsa loss, below the linea catcha touchdown
- 1
2-yard catch on 3rd and 11. Third quarter, down 20-17.
- 2
10-yard catch. Overtime quarter, down 34-27.
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a carry, up for a gain and down for a lossa touchdown
Each carry is a stem from the line, in the lane the play text names, sorted shortest to longest. The play text only says left, middle or right, so inside a lane marks are sorted, not placed.
W 45-21 vs South AlabamaSept. 26149 yds16 carries, 1 TD
16 carries for 149 yards and a touchdown, his most this season. He converted a 4th and 2 with the score tied 0-0.
- of the 15 carries drawn:
- 4 went 10+ yards
- 2 stopped at or behind the line
- 6 moved the chains
- 1 catch for -1 yds
- First quarterbegan tied 0-0
- 5 for 17, 1 TD123
- Second quarterbegan up 7-0
- 7 for 59, 1 rec
- Third quarterbegan up 24-21
- 3 for 604
- FinalW 45-21
a carry, by its yardsa loss, below the linea catcha touchdown
The per-play feed is missing a 13-yard run in the first quarter (the play drew a penalty), which the play text shows; the chart draws the 15 carries it has.
- 1
5-yard run on 3rd and 1. First quarter, tied 0-0. Converted.
- 2
No gain on 3rd and 2. First quarter, tied 0-0.
- 3
3-yard touchdown run on 4th and 2. First quarter, made it 7-0.
- 4
53-yard run. Third quarter, up 24-21.
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a carry, up for a gain and down for a lossa touchdown
Each carry is a stem from the line, in the lane the play text names, sorted shortest to longest. The play text only says left, middle or right, so inside a lane marks are sorted, not placed.
W 31-21 at Texas A&MSept. 1987 yds19 carries, 2 TD
19 carries for 87 yards and 2 touchdowns. He converted a 4th and 2 with the score tied 0-0.
- 3 went 10+ yards
- 1 stopped at or behind the line
- 6 moved the chains
- 1 catch for 28 yds
- First quarterbegan tied 0-0
- 3 for 9, 1 rec12
- Second quarterbegan tied 0-0
- 2 for 20
- Third quarterbegan tied 7-7
- 7 for 43, 2 TD34
- Fourth quarterbegan up 28-7
- 7 for 15
- FinalW 31-21
a carry, by its yardsa loss, below the linea catcha touchdown
- 1
28-yard catch. First quarter, tied 0-0.
- 2
3-yard run on 4th and 2. First quarter, tied 0-0. Converted.
- 3
3-yard touchdown run. Third quarter, made it 21-7. Fans named him again and again right after.
“CJ Baxter still doing the lords work”Texas fan, r/CFB game thread
- 4
2-yard touchdown run. Third quarter, made it 28-7. Fans named him again and again right after: the most-talked-about moment of his game.
“Hol up. Is this CJ Baxter formerly of Texas longhorns?”Texas fan, r/CFB game thread
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a carry, up for a gain and down for a lossa touchdown
Each carry is a stem from the line, in the lane the play text names, sorted shortest to longest. The play text only says left, middle or right, so inside a lane marks are sorted, not placed.
L 17-45 vs AlabamaSept. 1229 yds11 carries
11 carries for 29 yards.
- of the 10 carries drawn:
- 1 went 10+ yards
- 2 stopped at or behind the line
- 1 moved the chains
- 2 catches for 15 yds
- First quarterbegan tied 0-0
- 3 for 10, 1 rec1
- Second quarterbegan tied 7-7
- 6 for 2023
- Third quarterbegan up 17-13
- 0 for 0, 1 rec
- Fourth quarterbegan down 31-17
- 1 for -6
- FinalL 17-45
a carry, by its yardsa loss, below the linea catcha touchdown
The per-play feed is missing a 5-yard run in the first quarter (the play drew a penalty), which the play text shows; the chart draws the 10 carries it has.
- 1
Incomplete on 3rd and 1. First quarter, tied 7-7.
- 2
12-yard run. Second quarter, up 14-13.
- 3
10-yard loss on 4th and 7. Second quarter, up 14-13.
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a carry, up for a gain and down for a lossa touchdown
Each carry is a stem from the line, in the lane the play text names, sorted shortest to longest. The play text only says left, middle or right, so inside a lane marks are sorted, not placed.
W 45-13 vs Youngstown StateSept. 548 yds9 carries, 2 TD
9 carries for 48 yards and 2 touchdowns.
- 2 went 10+ yards
- 2 stopped at or behind the line
- 4 moved the chains
- First quarterbegan tied 0-0
- 6 for 45, 2 TD1
- Second quarterbegan up 14-0
- 2 for -1
- Third quarterbegan up 28-7
- 1 for 4
- FinalW 45-13
a carry, by its yardsa loss, below the linea catcha touchdown
- 1
15-yard touchdown run. First quarter, made it 7-0.
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leftmiddleright
a carry, up for a gain and down for a lossa touchdown
Each carry is a stem from the line, in the lane the play text names, sorted shortest to longest. The play text only says left, middle or right, so inside a lane marks are sorted, not placed.
Signature game
Week 6 · 2026
W 35-34
vs LSU
123 rush yds (19 car) · 2 TD
Edged out LSU at home in a shootout.
With K. Minchey — 246 yds · 0 TD · 0 INT · QBR 80.9 · 12 rush yds (7 car) · 1 TD · W. Berry — 40.3 yards per punt · 3 punts · 1 inside the 20
Signature plays
The plays that mattered most
- Week 6 · LSU · 1st and 10 · Q1 · EPA +4.92C.Baxter rush middle for 77 yards gain (P.Woodland)
- Week 2 · Alabama · 4th and 7 · Q2 · EPA −4.41C.Baxter rush middle for 10 yards loss fumbled by C.Baxter at ALA49 recovered by UK K.Minchey at UK47, End Of Play
- Week 4 · South Alabama · 2nd and 6 · Q3 · EPA +3.60C.Baxter rush right for 53 yards gain (C.Blaylock)
- Week 3 · Texas A&M · 2nd and 10 · Q1 · EPA +3.25Minchey to Baxter: a 28-yard pass.
- Week 4 · South Alabama · 4th and 2 · Q1 · EPA +2.87C.Baxter rush middle for 3 yards gain for a touchdown
- Week 1 · Youngstown State · 4th and 2 · Q2 · EPA +2.85Baxter to Rodriguez: a 2-yard touchdown pass.
4 more plays
- Week 1 · Youngstown State · 1st and 15 · Q1 · EPA +2.83C.Baxter rush middle for 15 yards gain for a touchdown
- Week 4 · South Alabama · 2nd and 7 · Q2 · EPA +2.53C.Baxter rush right for 22 yards gain (J.Henderson)
- Week 3 · Texas A&M · 3rd and 3 · Q3 · EPA +2.41C.Baxter rush middle for 15 yards gain (M.Ratcliffe; D.Brooks)
- Week 5 · South Carolina · 3rd and 6 · Q2 · EPA +2.31Minchey to Baxter: an 8-yard pass.
Where he ranks
Rush yards487tied for 70thAmong 278 backs with 40 or more carries
Yards / carry5.5tied for 80thAmong 278 backs with 40 or more carries
Rush TDs8tied for 19thAmong 278 backs with 40 or more carries
Long run77tied for 18thAmong 278 backs with 40 or more carries
Carries88tied for 88thAmong 278 backs with 40 or more carries
Rec yards67tied for 121stAmong 273 backs with 40 or more carries
Receptions8tied for 136thAmong 273 backs with 40 or more carries
82nd in rushing yards, among all 1,551 FBS players with a rushing row this season, any position
Rushing yards4878th in the SEC this season.
Rushing touchdowns8tied for 4th in the SEC this season.
Conference ranks count every player in the conference with a row in that stat, any position. Career ranks count current FBS players, from the games in our log.
Opponents faced, by strength
Ratings of the games shown run from -12 to +25 points against an average team (SP+ rating of each opponent).
Rushing profile
Rush profile · Shape, efficiency, and ball security
How he gets his yards, and how often it works
85 of 88 carries matched to play-by-play
Success rate
51%85 carriesFumble rate
1.1%1 of 88 carriesStuffed
0 or fewer yds14%of carries
12 carries
Grind
1–3 yds35%of carries
30 carries
Chunk
4–9 yds36%of carries
31 carries
Explosive
10+ yds14%of carries
12 carries
4 of 6 (67%) converted on 3rd/4th & short (≤2 to go) · 7 of 8 (88%) scored from inside the 5-yard line
5.5 yds/carry on 88 carries · 14% explosive (10+ yds) · 51% success rate.
Teams and coaches
2023Texas12-2HC: Steve Sarkisian · Balanced
2025Texas10-3HC: Steve Sarkisian · Balanced
2026Kentucky7-1HC: Will Stein · Run-leaning
Our ratings
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Splits · Per-game
2026 season · 7 games
Home vs Road
| YDS/g | YPC | TD/g | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home5g | 70.4 | 5.3 | 1.0 |
| Road2g | 67.5 | 4.2 | 1.5 |
First half vs Second half
| YDS/g | YPC | TD/g | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks 1-76g | 80.7 | 5.3 | 1.3 |
| Weeks 8+1g | 3.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 |
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Will Stein
Pass share
46.1%
233 pass / 272 run
Plays / game
63.1
8 games
Team sack rate
6.2%
257 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
Player standing · 2026
Starter
88 carries and 8 catches in 7 games, about as many touches a game as a typical FBS running back who plays every week.
Recognition
Roster2-deepStarterRecognizedEliteApex
Production · CFB Zeitgeist Score
67 · #43 of 330 RBs · through 7 games
Former five-star. Now #43 at the position.
Four seasons, two schools
2026 is in progress.
- 2026 Kentucky SteinYear 4 · 7 games
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalTexas to Kentucky
- 2025 Texas SarkisianYear 3 · 8 games
- 2024 Texas SarkisianYear 2 · on the roster, no stat line
- 2023 Texas SarkisianYear 1 · 13 games
- High school EdgewaterOrlando, FL · Class of 2023Five-star, No. 23 in the 2023 class. Signed with Texas.Also from Edgewater: Christian Leary (Western Michigan), Cai Bates (Wisconsin), Justin Edwards (Miami) and 11 more.
Moves
- Transferred from Texas to Kentucky, Jan 11, 2026.
A stat line in 28 games over three seasons.
The week the volume broke through — put up 149 yds vs South Alabama.South Alabama · W 45-212026
2023 13 games
- Signed with TexasFive-star, out of Edgewater
2026 7 games
- Transferred to Kentuckyfrom Texas
Coaching lineage · 2023–2026
2 coaches2023–2025
Texas
Played for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Steve Sarkisian and Will Stein.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Kentucky
2023–25Texas
2026Kentucky