Anthony Woods News, Rumors, Updates - UCLA Bruins

Unbeaten No. 7 UCLA hosts Nevada with an 8-0 start in sight

No. 7 UCLA is playing with a target on its back as one of only three unbeaten teams in the nation

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Shines in blowout win Woods recorded 14 rushes for 112 yards and one touchdown and caught 3 of 4 targets for 17 yards during Saturday's 28-10 win against Michigan State.

Impact Woods led UCLA's rushing attack against Michigan State, setting season highs in carries and rushing yards and adding a touchdown. The senior has been an efficient complement to Knight all season, and he should get plenty of work again against a struggling Nevada run defense.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

No. 9 UCLA rides running back trio to 28-10 victory over Michigan State

UCLA is an odd fit geographically in the Big Ten Conference

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Finds end zone in win Woods compiled eight rushes for 39 yards and one touchdown and gathered in their only target for 13 yards during Saturday's 17-7 victory over Wisconsin.

Impact Woods recorded his fifth touchdown of the season in the hard-fought win, but Wisconsin neutralized UCLA's rushing yardage. Woods' numbers usually lag behind Wayne Knight's, but both backs struggled in Week 7.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

No. 12 UCLA stays unbeaten at 6-0, tops Wisconsin 17-7 with a backup QB

Backup quarterback Ty Dieffenbach shined in his first start for UCLA, leading the Bruins to a 6-0 record with a 17-7 victory over Wisconsin

OCTOBER 18 • Associated Press

Posts decent total in victory Woods posted nine carries for 39 yards during Saturday's 17-15 victory against Oregon.

Impact While Wayne Knight is the unquestioned leader in the backfield, Woods has proven himself a strong change-of-pace back for the Bruins. He has 308 yards and four touchdowns this season.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

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

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Unbeaten No. 7 UCLA hosts Nevada with an 8-0 start in sight

No. 9 UCLA rides running back trio to 28-10 victory over Michigan State

No. 12 UCLA stays unbeaten at 6-0, tops Wisconsin 17-7 with a backup QB

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