Braydon Bennett News, Rumors, Updates - Virginia Tech Hokies

Commits to EMU Bennett will transfer to Eastern Michigan, the program announced.

Impact Bennett spent three years at Coastal Carolina before he transferred to Virginia Tech for the 2025 season. After totaling 1,745 yards with the Chanticleers, he was limited to 10 total yards and one touchdown with the Hokies last fall. With one more season of eligibility remaining, the tailback will look to resume his role as a featured back, this time at Eastern Michigan.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Set to leave Blacksburg Bennett (undisclosed) will enter the transfer portal, per 247Sports.com.

Impact Bennett played in just four games this season, notching four carries for eight yards and one catch for two yards. He should be able to preserve his eligibility from 2025 seeing as he only suited up for four contests, meaning Bennett should have one season of eligibility remaining. The tailback, who's best years came at Coastal Carolina, will now seek a new home.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Week 10 Bennett (undisclosed) will not appear in Saturday's game against Louisville.

Impact Bennett will miss his fourth-consecutive game due to undisclosed reasons as the Hokies host the Cardinals on Saturday. The 6-foot-1 senior has appeared in just four games this season, logging 10 total yards on five touches.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Friday Bennett (undisclosed) is out for Friday's game against California.

Impact Bennett will be sidelined for this Week 9 contest. However, he's logged just four carries all season long, so his absence shouldn't have a big impact in fantasy.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Appears slated to make season debut Bennet (knee) is dressed and warming up ahead of Virginia Tech's clash with Vanderbilt, per David Cunningham of Tech Sidelines.

Impact Bennett missed Virginia Tech's opener, but he looks good to go for Week 2 against the Commodores. In fact, all three of the Hokies' top tailbacks -- Marcellous Hawkins, Terion Stewart and Bennett -- should be good to go for this big out-of-conference clash.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not part of depth chart for Week 2 Bennett (knee) is not part of the Hokies' depth chart for Saturday against Vanderbilt, David Cunningham of Tech Sideline reports.

Impact For the 2025 Hokies' first game, Sunday at South Carolina, their depth chart included Bennett. Now, it does not. Without him available at South Carolina, Jeremiah Coney and P.J. Prioleau logged the Hokies' reserve-based carries, nine total.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Does not play Sunday Bennett (knee) did not play during Virginia Tech's 24-11 loss Saturday at South Carolina.

Impact Without either Bennett or Terion Stewart (foot) behind Marcellos Hawkins, Jeremiah Coney and P.J. Prioleau logged Tech's carries. The reserve duo recorded nine carries for 32 yards.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dressed out Sunday Bennett (foot) is dressed out for Sunday's game at South Carolina, Andy Bitter of Tech Sidelines reports.

Impact Bennett dressed out indicates that Virginia Tech may use him Sunday. Terion Stewart (foot) out should benefit his aforementioned teammate, whose 2024 season includes 969 all-purpose yards (781 rushing and 188 receiving) and 13 touchdowns.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recovering from bruised knee Bennett is recovering from a bruised knee, Kolby Crawford of 247Sports reports.

Impact Pry publicly announced the Hokies' injured players Wednesday, and they include Bennett. It is unclear when the running back suffered his bruise and when he will return.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Commits to Virginia Tech Bennett announced Saturday that he's committed to Virginia Tech.

Impact Bennett will spend his final year of eligibility with the Hokies after totaling 1,954 rushing yards and 24 touchdowns in five seasons at Coastal Carolina. Bennett figures to share carries with Jeremiah Coney, who'll be a redshirt sophomore, and Bowling Green transfer Terion Stewart.

JANUARY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Enters transfer portal Bennett is entering the transfer portal.

Impact Bennett will look for a new program to join after rushing for a career-high 781 yards and 11 touchdowns this past season at Coastal Carolina. Bennett will be eligible for one year for whatever school he ends up joining.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in win Bennett totaled eight rushes for 43 yards during Saturday's 48-27 win over Georgia State.

Impact Bennett worked as the No. 2 behind Christian Washington, but still topped five yards per carry Saturday. Through 10 games, Bennett has 112 carries for 727 yards and 11 touchdowns while adding 21 receptions for 160 yards and two scores. CCU is bowl eligible.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Monster day in loss Bennett recorded 16 rushes for 138 yards and gathered in their only target for five yards during Saturday's 26-6 loss versus Georgia Southern.

Impact Bennett was one of few bright spots in Saturday's lopsided defeat, exceeding 130 rushing yards for the second time this season. The senior has turned 104 carries into 684 yards (6.6 yards per carry) with 13 total touchdowns across nine games.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exceeds 100 yards from scrimmage Bennett tallied 19 rushes for 67 yards and one touchdown and caught 5 of 6 targets for 35 yards during Saturday's 31-19 loss versus Marshall.

Impact Bennett handled a season-high 24 touches Saturday and topped 100 all-purpose yards for the third time this season. Through eight games, Bennett has rushed 88 times for 546 yards and 11 touchdowns while reeling in 20 catches for 155 receiving yards and two touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores thrice in win Bennett logged nine rushes for 88 yards and three touchdowns and hauled in all four targets for 33 yards during Thursday's 38-24 win against Appalachian State.

Impact Bennett led the Chanticleers in rushing yards, receptions and receiving yards during Thursday's victory and supplied three of CCU's five touchdowns. He has a rushing touchdown in six of his seven appearances this season and has logged 479 rush yards, 120 receiving yards and 12 total scores on the year.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bennett has 3 TD runs, Vasko accounts for 2 scores, Coastal Carolina beats Appalachian State 38-24

Braydon Bennett ran for three touchdowns and Ethan Vasko accounted for two more to lead Coastal Carolina to a 38-24 victory over Appalachian State

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • Associated Press

Finds endzone in Week 10 Bennett logged 10 carries for 69 yards and one touchdown and reeled in 3 of 6 targets for 14 yards during Saturday's 38-24 defeat to Troy.

Impact With Bennett's 21-yard touchdown run in the third quarter, he's now scored a rushing touchdown in five of his six appearances this season. The tailback has been part of Coastal Carolina's backfield committee, but he's turned his 60 carries into 391 yards and seven touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tops 150 yards from scrimmage Bennett totaled 13 carries for 132 yards and one touchdown and reeled in 5 of 6 targets for 22 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-24 loss against Louisiana.

Impact Bennett had his best game of 2024 Saturday, exceeding 60 rushing yards for the first time all year and catching a season-high five passes. The senior tailback caught a four-yard pass from Noah Kim late in the first half and logged a 49-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. Bennett still is expected to share backfield work, though his 13 carries marked a season high.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads backfield Bennett had 12 rushes for 45 yards and gathered in their only target for nine yards during Thursday's 39-7 defeat versus James Madison.

Impact Bennett was the only CCU back to see more than five carries and turned his 13 total touches into 54 yards. Across four games, Bennett has turned 37 carries into 190 yards (5.1 yards per carry) with six total touchdowns.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in shootout Bennett tallied nine rushes for 48 yards and two touchdowns and hauled in their only target for 37 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 45-37 victory against Old Dominion.

Impact Bennett missed back-to-back games due to an undisclosed injury and made a splash in his return. Bennett, Simeon Price (11 carries) and Christian Washington (eight carries) split work Saturday, but Bennett was the only back to score. On the year, Bennett has rushed 25 times for 145 yards with six total touchdowns.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Active, will play Saturday Bennett (undisclosed) will play Saturday against Old Dominion, Danny Kelly of the Post and Courier Myrtle Beach reports.

Impact Bennett is dressed and will be playing for the first time since the William & Mary game in Week 2. He's expected to take over the primary role in the backfield since he was very effective when available earlier this year, racking up 16 carries for 97 yards and three scores in his two outings.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Virginia Bennett (undisclosed) will miss Saturday's matchup against Virginia, Brandon Dunn of ABC 15 Florence reports.

Impact Bennett suffered an injury earlier this September in Costal Carolina's 40-21 win over William & Mary, and he'll now miss his second-straight game after failing to suit up against Temple last week. The Chanticleers will be down two running backs this upcoming Saturday, as Ja'Vin Simpkins (undisclosed) will accompany Bennett on the sidelines. This should pave the way for running backs Christian Washington and Simeon Price to lead the backfield.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DNP against Temple Bennett (undisclosed) did not appear during Saturday's 28-20 win over Temple.

Impact Bennett exited last Saturday's 40-21 win over William & Mary with an undisclosed injury and the senior running back was unable to return in Week 3. The Chanticleers were down their top two guys out of the backfield, with Ja'Vin Simpkins (undisclosed) also inactive for the contest. In Bennett's absence, Christian Washington and Simeon Price saw the bulk of the work for Coastal Carolina, and they should continue to remain involved if Bennett is unable to return next Saturday against Virginia.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out against Temple Bennett (undisclosed) is unlikely to play in Week 3 against Temple, per Sports Talk Media Network.

Impact Bennett left the Chanticleers' win over William & Mary early with an undisclosed issue, and it appears that injury has carried over into Week 3. The tailback has logged 16 carries for 97 yards and three scores so far this season, but if he's indeed unavailable against the Owls, Ja'Vin Simpkins and Simeon Price would likely take over as the top backs in Conway.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Left game early with injury Bennett (undisclosed) tallied five rushes for 37 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 40-21 win over William & Mary.

Impact Bennet left the game early but his injury does not sound too serious as coach Tim Beck said he could've returned but did not as a precaution.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Bennett has 3 TD runs, Vasko accounts for 2 scores, Coastal Carolina beats Appalachian State 38-24