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Finds end zone in win Cardwell notched one carry for four yards and caught two targets for 49 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 24-7 victory against Wyoming.

Impact Cardwell has had a limited role behind Lucky Sutton and Christian Washington this season, though he does have some big-play upside, evident by his 24-yard touchdown grab that tied the game 7-7 in the opening quarter Saturday. Cardwell, a one-time four-star recruit out of high school, has logged 341 all-purpose yards with a pair of touchdowns in six games this season.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Finishes as leading rusher Cardwell notched 15 rushes for 129 yards and a touchdown during Friday's 45-24 victory over Colorado State.

Impact Cardwell took over in the backfield once the game was out of hand and certainly made the most of the opportunity, ultimately leading the Aztecs in rushing yards while punching in a 20-yard touchdown, his first of the year. While Cardwell likely remains behind Lucky Sutton and Christian Washington on the depth chart, the senior could see his role grow after his performance Friday. Cardwell joined San Diego State as a transfer this offseason following stints at Oregon and Cal.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Aztecs Cardwell will transfer to San Diego State, he announced.

Impact The tailback will head back to his hometown for his senior season. Cardwell spent two years at Oregon before playing for California in 2024, where he ran for 75 yards on 24 carries last fall. He'll look to become a staple of the Aztecs' backfield in 2025.

MAY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Departs from California Cardwell has entered the NCAA transfer portal, Matt Zenitz of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Cardwell will depart from California after spending one season with the program. The 6-foot redshirt sophomore, who started his career with Oregon, has tallied 96 carries for 568 yards and four touchdowns on the ground, along with 10 receptions for 68 yards and one touchdown through the air during his three-year collegiate career. Cardwell will look for a larger role with a new program this offseason after struggling to catch on with the Golden Bears last fall.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fully healthy for season Cardwell (knee) is fully healthy ahead of the 2024 season, Jeff Faraudo of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact Cardwell will finally get his first shot back on the field since 2022 this upcoming season after an ankle injury and recent knee injury have kept him out of practices and games. The 6-foot running back is currently fighting for a spot behind California star running back Jaydn Ott.

AUGUST 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cali bound Cardwell has committed to transfer to California.

Impact Cardwell is now slated to suit up for the Golden Bears next fall following Wednesday's announcement. The 206-pounder rushed 61 times for 417 yards and three scores during his first collegiate campaign at Oregon, but he was ultimately limited to just two games played this past season due to a lower-body issue.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Transfer RB Byron Cardwell Also Visiting UCLA This Weekend Oregon running back transfer Byron Cardwell is visiting UCLA this weekend…

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Oregon RB Byron Cardwell to Enter Transfer Portal Cardwell played in just two games this season after shining in 2021.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dan Lanning provides updates for Bryan Addison, Steven Jones and Byron Cardwell Reserve safety Bryan Addison missed the Arizona game but is expected to play this weekend, while a pair of other Ducks are closing in on ret...

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

In uniform, warming up Cardwell (undisclosed) is warming up ahead of Saturday's game against Stanford, Erik Skopil of 247 Sports reports.

Impact Cardwell has gone through warmups the last two weeks but not played, so this isn't a guarantee that he plays. He was considered questionable for this game earlier in the week.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not fully cleared to return Cardwell (undisclosed) is still recovering and remains questionable to return for Saturday's game against Stanford, James Crepea of The Oregonian reports.

Impact Cardwell's status to return Saturday has yet to be determined, though it appears as though the running back is trending towards a return in the near future, if not this week. The running back has rushed for 76 yards and one touchdown to go along with two receptions for 26 yards and one touchdown in two games this season. Cardwell suited up for both of the last two games but did not appear.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still not up to full speed Head coach Dan Lanning said Cardwell (undisclosed) practiced Tuesday but isn't 100 percent yet, Max Torres of Ducks Digest reports.

Impact Lanning also mentioned that he's hopeful Cardwell will be able to suit up for Saturday's game against Washington State. The 206-pound running back was sidelined during the team's 41-20 victory over BYU last Saturday with an unspecified injury, after he amassed 76 yards and one touchdown on 11 rushing attempts, while also adding four receptions for 34 yards and another touchdown through Oregon's first two contests. Expect to hear more regarding Caldwell's Week 4 availability within the upcoming days, but it sounds like he's on track to make his return Saturday against the Cougars.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't suit up against BYU Cardwell, who was limited during practice this week, was held out of Saturday's game for precautionary reasons.

Impact It seems Cardwell needed a day off, but thanks to Oregon's deep bench, his absence was barely felt. There's no reason to think tha Cardwell won't be back next week against Washington State.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Byron Cardwell Named to Doak Walker Watch List Cardwell is looking to build off a strong debut season in 2021.

JULY 20, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Byron Cardwell selected to Doak Walker Award Watchlist Wednesday morning the Doak Walker Award, which is presented by the PwC SMU Athletic Forum released its 2022 preseason watch list for the nat...

JULY 20, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

How Oregon's RB room stacks up as recruits As Oregon approaches the two-month mark until fall camp begins, they are expected to have three scholarship quarterbacks on the roster. Desp...

JUNE 13, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Working with second-team offense Cardwell was a part of the second-team offense during Thursday's spring practice, Zachary Neel of USA Today Sports reports.

Impact Cardwell reportedly broke off a few nice runs, and he was the recipient of a lengthy screen pass. The 6-foot sophomore appeared in 12 games for the Ducks, finishing third on the team with 417 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 61 carries. Cardwell will look to establish himself within a newly reformed Ducks running back room that includes sophomore Sean Dollars and Western Kentucky transfer Noah Whittington.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Freshman Byron Cardwell discusses his two-touchdown performance Oregon freshman running back Byron Cardwell scored two touchdowns, early went over 100 yards rushing on the ground against the Washington St...

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Cardwell looks to build off his performance against Colorado In the last few recruiting classes at Oregon, the Ducks have taken just one running back. In the class of 2020, it was Trey Benson with Sean...

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

WATCH: Freshman Byron Cardwell breaks down first career touchdown Oregon freshman running back Byron Cardwell discusses his first 100-yard rushing performance, his first career touchdown at Oregon, and his...

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

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