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Finds end zone in easy win Emory notched six rushes for 17 yards and one touchdown and caught their only target for 15 yards during Saturday's 49-7 win against Wagner.

Impact Emory had just three carries across the Golden Bears' first two games, but the tailback got more involved amidst a blowout over an extremely overmatched FCS foe. He notched his first touchdown of 2026, but don't expect the third-year back to be a big part of this offense moving forward.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Commits to Cal Emory has committed to Cal for the 2026 season, according to Jim McGill of Bear Insider.

Impact Emory had a breakout season in 2025 with UTEP, recording 119 carries for 569 yards and four TDs while adding 16 catches for 103 yards and two more scores. With those numbers, it's not surprising that he generated interest from bigger programs.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Will enter portal Emory will enter the NCAA's transfer portal, according to his X account.

Impact Emory logged a breakout 2025, during which he recorded at least 600 scrimmage yards and six touchdowns. In terms of collegiate eligibility, the running back has three years remaining. Emory redshirted his 2024 season, for which he logged only one game.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Best game yet Emory ran 18 times for 181 yards and a touchdown versus NMSU on Saturday. He also caught two passes for 11 yards.

Impact Emory became the number-one back at the same time Skyler Locklear became the number-one quarterback, and the UTEP offense benefited from both decisions. Over his last five games, the redshirt freshman Locklear has averaged 6.4 yards per carry and gotten over 100 total yards twice.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Does well with limited touches Emory ran nine times for 55 yards Saturday versus Missouri State.

Impact The redshirt freshman hasn't always looked good this season, but he's totaled five touchdowns. He's also averaged 5.0 yards per carries over his last four games. With another lost season down in El Paso, it would make sense to see what this young running back can do with more touches.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rushes for 37 yards Emory ran 10 times for 37 yards versus JSU on Saturday,

Impact Emory was already not doing great on the ground, but now Skyler Locklear is under center and he can run the ball well. As such, Emory has only had 10 carries in each of his last two games.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Takes advantage of opportunity Emory ran 15 times for 96 yards and a touchdown against Sam Houston on Wednesday. He also caught two passes for 22 yards.

Impact Emory, a redshirt freshman, has seen erratic usage this season. However, with an easy matchup on the docket, Emory got his most touches on the season. To his credit, the back also took care of business against a terrible defense.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Skyler Locklear throws for 2 TDs and runs for 2 scores as UTEP beats Sam Houston 35-17

Skyler Locklear threw for two touchdowns and ran for two scores to help UTEP beat Sam Houston 35-17

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Rushes for 50 yards Emory ran 11 times for 50 yards and had one catch for 10 yards against La Tech on Saturday.

Impact The Miners' coaching staff must have seen the writing on the wall, as they moved Kam Thomas from receiver to running back to start the season. Thomas ran well in the opener, and then immediately suffered a serious knee injury. UTEP has been spinning its wheels since, with Emory being one of a few guys getting carries.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reality check from Longhorns Emory ran 11 times for five yards and had four catches for 12 yards Saturday versus Texas.

Impact That's a real step down from last week, when Emory totaled three touchdowns. Of course, the competition was a real step up, as he went from facing Tennessee-Martin to facing Texas. Next week against Louisiana-Monroe will definitely be an easier day for Emory.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Totals three TDs Emory ran 10 times for 36 yards and a touchdown and had two catches for 20 yards and two scores versus UT Martin on Saturday.

Impact Sure, it was against an FCS team, but three touchdowns is three touchdowns. Emory, a redshirt freshman, also had a touchdown in the opener. He seems to have a role in this offense, and he may have a nose for the end zone.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Totals three TDs Emory ran 10 times for 36 yards and a touchdown and had two catches for 20 yards and two scores versus UT Martin on Saturday.

Impact Sure, it was against an FCS team, but three touchdowns is three touchdowns. Emory, a redshirt freshman, also had a touchdown in the opener. He seems to have a role in this offense, and he may have a nose for the end zone.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Malachi Nelson throws 4 TD passes, UTEP beats UT Martin 42-17

Malachi Nelson threw four touchdown passes, Ashten Emory accounted for three TDs, and UTEP beat UT Martin 42-17 in the first meeting between the programs

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press