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Scores twice in Friday's win Watson posted 15 carries for 95 yards and one touchdown and reeled in all four targets for 39 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 45-21 win versus Temple.

Impact Watson was excellent in Friday's win as he totaled 134 yards and scored two touchdowns, one on the ground and one through the air. This performance saw him go over 1,000 rushing yards on the season and brought him up to 17 touchdowns (14 rushing). He now heads into bowl season for one final outing.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Saturday's loss Watson compiled 10 carries for 41 yards and one touchdown and caught 3 of 4 targets for 31 yards during Saturday's 38-34 loss versus Southern Methodist.

Impact Watson scored his 13th rushing touchdown of the season Saturday, an 11-yard rush early in the fourth quarter. He is now tied for 11th in the country in rushing touchdowns heading into the regular season finale. He has a good shot at production Friday at Temple as the Owls give up nearly 200 rushing yards per game.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Considered day-to-day Head coach Ryan Silverfield indicated Monday that Watson (leg) is considered day-to-day for Saturday's matchup against UNC Charlotte, Jonah Dylan of The Memphis Commercial Appeal r...

Impact Watson suffered a leg injury during last week's game against USF but seemed to avoid serious injury, getting a questionable tag for this week's matchup. The senior running back for Memphis has been a key contributor for this offense, totaling 130 carries for 829 yards and 10 touchdowns. He has also reeled in 35 receptions for 350 yards and one score. Should he miss this game, Brandon Thomas should see an increase in opportunities.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leg injury against USF Watson logged 10 carries for 64 yards and one touchdown before suffering a leg injury during Memphis' game Saturday against South Florida, Action News 5 reports.

Impact Watson prolonged his touchdown streak to three games but had his potential yardage limited because of his leg injury. Without him available and incapable of returning, Brandon Thomas recorded the remainder of Memphis' carries. Memphis' head coach Ryan Silverfield said postgame that he did not know if Watson would be out of action due to his recent injury. Time will tell as the Tigers prepare for their next game at UNC Charlotte on Nov. 11.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dominates in Saturday's win Watson accrued 17 carries for 169 yards and two touchdowns and gathered in all five targets for 100 yards during Saturday's 45-42 victory over North Texas.

Impact Watson dominated North Texas from the second play on Saturday, as he scored a 64-yard touchdown less than a minute into the game. On the subsequent drive he scored a 65-yard rushing touchdown, giving him 134 yards and two scores in just over five minutes. He did not stop there either, as he caught all five of his targets for a career-high 100 receiving yards. He could have had an even better outing, but his teammate Brandon Thomas vultured three one-yard touchdown rushes in the contest. He faces another favorable matchup Saturday versus USF.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shines in Week 8 Watson (undisclosed) had 21 rushes for 125 yards and one touchdown and reeled in 3 of 4 targets for 15 yards during Saturday's 45-21 victory over UAB.

Impact Watson was listed as probable for the matchup against UAB and was impressive, averaging nearly 6.0 yards per carry and also scoring his seventh touchdown of the season. Watson should remain as Memphis' main rushing threat going forward as long as he remains healthy.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to play Saturday Watson (undisclosed) is slated to be available for Saturday's game against UAB, Jonah Dylan of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Watson was considered day-to-day this week, but it appears he'll be back in action for the Tigers on Saturday, retaking his role as the team's lead back. The senior enters Week 8 with 82 carries for 468 yards and six touchdowns through six games, also adding 26 grabs for 233 yards and another score.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On field for early warmups Watson (undisclosed) is partaking in early warmups ahead of Saturday's game against UAB, Jonah Dylan of the Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact It remains to be seen if Watson will be a participant when the team takes the field in full pads, but it's a good sign that the star back is at least out there early. The senior enters the day with 82 carries for 468 yards and six touchdowns through six games this season.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blake Watson rushes for 169 yards and a TD to help Memphis beat Navy for the 5th straight time

Blake Watson rushed for 169 yards and a touchdown, and Memphis overcame two turnovers in the final six minutes to beat Navy 28-24 in an American Athletic Conference opener for both...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • Associated Press

Blake Watson runs for 3 TDs, Sutton Smith adds 2 more as Memphis beats Bethune-Cookman 56-10

Sutton Smith ran for 115 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries and Blake Watson added three rushing TDs to lead Memphis to a 56-14 win over Bethune-Cookman in the season opener fo...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • Associated Press

Blake Watson runs to record; ODU hands Coastal Carolina first loss this season Blake Watson ran for a school-record 256 yards and three touchdowns as Old Dominion’s rushing game emerged in handing Coastal Carolina its f...

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • MYRTLEBEACHONLINE.COM

Watson runs to record; ODU hands Coastal Carolina first loss

Blake Watson ran for a school-record 256 yards and three touchdowns as Old Dominion’s rushing game emerged in handing Coastal Carolina its first loss, 49-21

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Records 80 yards in loss Watson (undisclosed) rushed for 80 yards on 15 carries in Old Dominion's 38-24 loss to Liberty.

Impact Watson was dealing with an undisclosed injury going into the game and was questionable as a result. He ultimately played through it and no setbacks were reported.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE