Braylen Russell News, Rumors, Updates - Arkansas Razorbacks

Touchdown in win over UNA Russell compiled 17 rushes for 49 yards and one touchdown and gathered in their only target for 11 yards during Saturday's 31-14 victory versus North Alabama.

Impact Russell was the leading rusher for the Razorbacks in the win over North Alabama. However he did split snaps with transfer running back Sutton Smith who logged 15 carries for 36 yards. Russell was certainly the more effective of the two backs on the day and was rewarded with a goal line touchdown plunge.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

KJ Jackson's 3 TD passes help Arkansas beat North Alabama 31-14 to end 10-game losing streak

KJ Jackson threw for 267 yards and three touchdowns to lead Arkansas to a 31-14 win over North Alabama

SEPTEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Arkansas Football's Most Important Players for 2026: No. 1, Braylen Russell Coaching staff, teammates are confident in junior running back's ability to lead offense

JULY 30 • SI.COM

Slimmer and healthy Russell (undisclosed) has slimmed down to 235 pounds and is healthy for Arkansas' spring camp, Jackson Fuller of the Fort Smith Southwest Times Record reports.

Impact It appears that Russell has three pounds, as his last recorded weight was 238 during Arkansas' 2025 season. Now that the running back is healthy, perhaps he can not only lose a few more if warranted but also better prepare himself for another promising season. Despite fewer rushing attempts and yards last year, Russell still logged 55 and 286 respectively to go with his career-high five touchdowns.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Key running back set to return to Razorbacks for junior season FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas Razorbacks running back Braylen Russell will return for his junior season in 2026. After missing the final few...

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • SI.COM

Downgraded to out Russell (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game at Missouri.

Impact Russell won't be available for the final game of the regular season despite being initially listed as questionable earlier this week. The 6-foot-1 sophomore recorded 55 carries for 286 yards and five scores across nine games in the regular season.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Week 14 Russell (undisclosed) has been listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against Missouri.

Impact Russell has been officially designated as questionable as he continues to deal with an undisclosed injury. The 6-foot-1 sophomore has appeared in nine games this fall, tallying 286 yards and five touchdowns on 55 carries, along with four receptions for 27 yards through the air. Russell's status will continue to be monitored throughout the rest of the week.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

May return Saturday Russell (undisclosed) may return Saturday against Missouri, 92.1 FM The Ticket KQSM reports.

Impact Russell will look to log his first game since Week 10. He followed that up with consecutive DNPs that could increase to three should his current injury remain problematic. In nine games for Arkansas this season, Russell has logged more touchdown games (five) than non-TD games (four).

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Missing second game of season Russell (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's showing at Texas.

Impact Russell will now be sidelined for back-to-back weeks as he navigates back from an unknown ailment. The sophomore running back has recorded 55 attempts for 286 yards and five touchdowns this season. He'll aim to return next Saturday versus Missouri.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Officially questionable Russell (undisclosed) is officially listed as questionable for Arkansas' clash with Texas.

Impact Russell missed Week 12 against LSU, and could be in line for another absence. The sophomore backup tailback has 286 rushing yards and five touchdowns this fall, but if he can't go, expect more carries for Mike Washington and Rodney Hill against the Longhorns.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Status up in the air Head coach Bobby Petrino indicated Wednesday that Russell (undisclosed) is questionable to play in Saturday's game against Texas, Matthew Byrne of Arkansas Online reports.

Impact Russell's status for Saturday is still to be determined, however, Petrino suggested the running back still has a ways to go before getting back on the field. The sophomore ball-carrier has totaled 55 carries for 286 yards and five touchdowns across nine gams this year.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't take field Saturday Russell (undisclosed) will not play in Saturday's game versus LSU, per the SEC availability report.

Impact Russell has been a steady presence as a spell option behind Mike Washington this season, but the Hogs' backfield will be a bit short on depth Saturday with Russell unavailable for the contest. Washington could handle a larger workload as a result, with Rodney Hill potentially also mixing in for a few carries.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Now doubtful Russell (undisclosed) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against LSU.

Impact Russell popped up as questionable on Arkansas' preliminary injury report, but he's since been downgraded to doubtful. If the sophomore tailback can't play, Rodney Hill would likely serve as Mike Washington's top backup.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pops up as questionable Russell is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against LSU.

Impact Russell popped up on Thursday's injury report with an undisclosed injury. He's yet to miss a game this season and has found the endzone in the last two games. Should he be forced out, Rodney Hill would see some extended looks in the backfield behind Mike Washington.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mississippi State rallies from 14-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat Arkansas 38-35

Blake Shapen threw an 18-yard touchdown pass to Anthony Evans III on fourth down with 48 seconds left, lifting Mississippi State over Arkansas 38-35 for its first Southeastern Conf...

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Touchdown in loss to Memphis Russell totaled four rushes for 47 yards and one touchdown and hauled in their only target for eight yards during Saturday's 32-31 loss to Memphis.

Impact Russell didn't see much action as quarterback Taylen Green and lead back Mike Washington did most of the heavy lifting on the ground. Russell did capitalize on his limited action though punching in a 16-yard touchdown run and rushing for over 10 yards per carry.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Touchdown in loss to Memphis Russell totaled four rushes for 47 yards and one touchdown and hauled in their only target for eight yards during Saturday's 32-31 loss to Memphis.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sutton Smith's long run, a late fumble recovery by Memphis leads Tigers to 32-31 win over Arkansas

Sutton Smith rushed for a career-high 147 yards, including a 64-yard scoring run with 4:51 left to lead Memphis to a 32-31 victory over Arkansas

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

UA tight ends continue to contribute | Arkansas Democrat Gazette Taylen Green, KJ Jackson, Mike Washington Jr. and Braylen Russell all scored their first rushing touchdowns of the season for the University...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • ARKANSASONLINE.COM

Touchdown in blowout win Russell recorded five carries for 25 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 56-14 victory against Arkansas State.

Impact Russell didn't see a ton of action as the carry numbers were dominated by quarterback Taylen Green and running back Mike Washington. However Russell cashed in on his limited workload with a short touchdown run.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Touchdown in blowout win Russell recorded five carries for 25 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 56-14 victory against Arkansas State.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Withdraws once again Russell will withdraw from the transfer portal for the second time, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Russell has now entered the portal, withdrawn, entered again, and withdrawn again just for good measure. The tailback ran for 304 yards and two touchdowns on 47 carries in his true freshman season. He's now elected to run it back with the Razorbacks.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in transfer portal Russell has entered the NCAA transfer portal, per Rivals.com.

Impact It's been a roller coaster ride for Russell since the end of the regular season, with the freshman running back announcing his intentions to enter the portal before backing out again. Assuming the decision is final this time, Russell will enter the portal following a single season with the Razorbacks. He appeared in eight games in 2024, running for 304 yards and a pair of touchdowns. He will retain three years of eligibility at his next destination.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Withdraws from portal Russell won't enter the transfer portal, Pete Nakos reports.

Impact The confusion about Russell's presence in the transfer portal had another twist Tuesday, and it seems the Arkansas running back won't enter the portal after all. The true freshman posted 47 carries for 304 yards and two touchdowns in 2024 with the Razorbacks.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will enter transfer portal Russell has announced his intentions to enter the transfer portal, Mason Choate of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Following some brief confusion around his portal status, Russell decided to clear things up himself, expressing his intention to leave Arkansas. The 6-foot-1 true freshman, who broke out against Mississippi State, will look for an opportunity with a new program this offseason.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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KJ Jackson's 3 TD passes help Arkansas beat North Alabama 31-14 to end 10-game losing streak

Mississippi State rallies from 14-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat Arkansas 38-35

Sutton Smith's long run, a late fumble recovery by Memphis leads Tigers to 32-31 win over Arkansas