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Tallies 55 yards of total offense Woods compiled seven rushes for 41 yards and one touchdown and reeled in all two targets for 14 yards during Saturday's 54-3 win versus Maryland.

Impact Although Woods is the clear backup to Wayne Knight, the senior has 269 yards and four touchdowns in four games, and he is well on his way to outdoing his previous season totals with the Bruins. After a week off, the Bruins will face Oregon on the road, where Woods will get his share of carries.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

UCLA stays unbeaten with a 54-3 drubbing of hapless Maryland

Ta’Shawn James and Scooter Jackson returned interceptions for touchdowns in the third quarter, and UCLA dominated Maryland 54-3

SEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Stand out as change-of-pace back Woods compiled 13 carries for 80 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 52-38 win against Purdue.

Impact It would be impossible to keep up with Wayne Knight's torrid run of production, but Woods is doing a pretty good job as his backup. The lopsided margin gave Woods some extra opportunities, logging a season-high 13 attempts. Believe it or not, UCLA has two rushers in the Big Ten Top 10 in rushing yards. You'd have to look back to Zach Charbonnet and Demetric Felton for a comparable UCLA tandem.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Wayne Knight leads balanced UCLA offense past Purdue 52-38 in high-scoring Big Ten opener

Wayne Knight ran for 177 yards and two touchdowns, Nico Iamaleava threw two of his three touchdown passes to Semaj Morgan, and UCLA defeated Purdue 52-38 in the Big Ten opener for...

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Contributes in UCLA backfield Woods (undisclosed) accrued eight carries for 30 yards during Saturday's 28-10 victory over San Diego State.

Impact Wayne Knight strengthened his hold on the full-time gig with the Bruins, but Woods still received eight touches. The number was significant given his practice limitations, but the volume he received indicates it was precautionary. With Knight carrying most of the load, it's hard to rely on Woods and Jaivian Thomas for production right now.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play vs. SDSU Woods (undisclosed) is expected to play against San Diego State in Week 2 after being limited in practice this week, per Pete Nakos of On3.com.

Impact Woods was spotted wearing a non-contact jersey at practice this week, but the tailback is expected to give it a go against the Aztecs. Woods racked up 118 rushing yards and two scores in the win over California to kick off the Bob Chesney era in Los Angeles.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Dons non-contact jersey in practice Woods (undisclosed) was spotted in a black non-contact jersey at UCLA practice ahead of Week 2 against San Diego State, per Connor Morrissette of 247Sports.

Impact Woods got off to a great start in 2026, rushing for 118 yards and two scores in UCLA's season-opening win. It's unclear what the tailback is dealing with, but if he's forced to sit out or is limited in any way on Saturday, expect a big day for Bruins' tailback Wayne Knight.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Surpasses century mark in win Woods had eight rushes for 118 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 45-24 victory over California.

Impact UCLA's run game was humming in the opener, as the combo of Wayne Knight and Woods accounted for 220 total yards of offense in the victory. Woods only logged 294 yards over 11 games last season, so he's well on his way to beating that total.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

UCLA opens Bob Chesney era with a 45-24 win over former Pac-12 rival California

Wayne Knight ran for two touchdowns in the fourth quarter following interceptions by Ta’Shawn James and UCLA opened the Bob Chesney era with a 45-24 victory over California

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

UCLA Football Top 30 Players: No. 22 Earlier in the list, we looked at one of the running backs, Anthony Woods. Woods started his career at Idaho and was very productive with ov...

JUNE 28 • SI.COM

Lateef's impressive debut as a starter and Johnson's rushing lead Nebraska over UCLA 28-21

Nebraska beat UCLA 28-21 in the first collegiate start for true freshman TJ Lateef

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Suiting up Saturday Woods (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's game against Nebraska.

Impact Woods will return to the backfield rotation, but it's unclear how many touches he'll have. The tailback has 221 yards on 44 carries this season while also adding 15 catches for 117 yards and one score.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing for Bruins Woods (undisclosed) is suited up at Bruins' practice, per 247Sports.com.

Impact The tailback was also practicing leading up to UCLA's loss to Indiana, so his participation in practice, especially early in the week, ultimately means very little for his availability. Woods has 221 yards on 44 carries this season along with 15 grabs for 117 yards and one score.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out at Indiana Woods (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Saturday's game at Indiana.

Impact Woods, who was practicing in the lead up to Saturday's contest, is not ready to play and has been ruled out of the contest. He was questionable heading into Week 8 and played but only had one carry, so it's likely he's dealing with the same injury. His next chance to suit up is after a bye, versus Nebraska on Nov. 8.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Week 9 Woods (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's game at Indiana.

Impact Woods practicing before Week 9 was a sign of his availability for the upcoming between UCLA and Indiana. Prior to the UCLA-Indiana matchup, Woods' 2025 season features 44 rushing attempts for 221 yards (5.0 averaged per carry) and 15 receptions for 117 yards with one touchdown.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing before Week 9 Woods (undisclosed) is practicing before Saturday's game at Indiana, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact During the Maryland-UCLA game, Woods logged an undisclosed injury, which remains a problem. So before Saturday, he is questionable. Nakos indicates that Week 9 may include an available Woods for UCLA, whose 2025 games all include at least one of his carries.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

In uniform Woods (undisclosed) is dressed and warming up ahead of Saturday's game against Maryland, Benjamin Royer of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Woods departed the game early versus Michigan State last week but has made a quick recovery and is lined up to play Saturday. He's done quite well with his opportunities this season, rushing the ball 43 times for 222 yards while also hauling in 15 catches for 117 yards and a touchdown.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

In uniform Woods (undisclosed) is dressed and warming up ahead of Saturday's game against Maryland, Benjamin Royer of the Los Angeles Times reports.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Woods (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game versus Maryland.

Impact Woods is at risk of missing his first game of the season as he's questionable for Saturday's contest. He has 339 yards from scrimmage and one touchdown through six games this season, so his absence would be felt if he's forced to miss the game.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Woods (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game versus Maryland.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Injury Update on UCLA's Leading Rusher Ahead of Maryland Clash Anthony Woods has been a revelation for the Bruins this season, but his status ahead of the next game may be in jeopardy.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Northwestern holds on for 17-14 win over UCLA, spoiling interim Bruins coach Tim Skipper's debut

Sophomore redshirt Caleb Komolafe rushed for 119 yards and a touchdown on 27 carries and Northwestern staved off UCLA 17-14 on Saturday to spoil interim head coach Tim Skipper’s de...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Damon Bankston, New Mexico bulldoze UCLA for 298 yards rushing in 35-10 win

Damon Bankston ran for 154 yards and a touchdown and caught a 43-yard touchdown pass to help New Mexico rout UCLA 35-10 on Friday night for its first victory over a Big Ten opponen...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Logs 55 yards of total offense Woods accrued eight rushes for 40 yards and gathered in all two targets for 15 yards during Saturday's 30-23 defeat to UNLV.

Impact UCLA's bell-cow back was projected to be Jaivian Thomas, but he's only rushed the ball 12 times for 60 yards over th past two games. Other backs are getting ample snaps, with Woods is one of them. There are no signs that the team will veer away from this committee approach, making the Bruins' RB a room a risky bunch for fantasy and DFS purposes.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 55 yards of total offense Woods accrued eight rushes for 40 yards and gathered in all two targets for 15 yards during Saturday's 30-23 defeat to UNLV.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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UCLA stays unbeaten with a 54-3 drubbing of hapless Maryland

Wayne Knight leads balanced UCLA offense past Purdue 52-38 in high-scoring Big Ten opener

UCLA opens Bob Chesney era with a 45-24 win over former Pac-12 rival California

Lateef's impressive debut as a starter and Johnson's rushing lead Nebraska over UCLA 28-21

Northwestern holds on for 17-14 win over UCLA, spoiling interim Bruins coach Tim Skipper's debut

Damon Bankston, New Mexico bulldoze UCLA for 298 yards rushing in 35-10 win