Caden Durham News, Rumors, Updates - LSU Tigers

Caden Durham makes surprising decision that has LSU fans fired up The LSU offense for 2026 is coming together. On Monday, former Arizona State QB Sam Leavitt committed to the Tigers after a heated 3-team ba...

8 HOURS AGO • DEATHVALLEYVOICE.COM

Will return to LSU Durham will return to LSU for his 2026 season, Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Recently part of the NCAA's transfer portal, Durham will withdraw to re-enroll at LSU. During 2025, the running back logged 111 rushing attempts for 505 yards and three touchdowns. Despite his excellence, Durham recorded a better 2024. He logged 140 rushing carries, 1,013 scrimmage yards and eight touchdowns. Considering how LSU's head coach Lane Kiffin recently used fellow running back Kewan Lacy, 2025 First-Team All-SEC, Durham may significantly improve during 2026.

17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Caden Durham's decision means it's go time for Harlem Berry After such a disappointing 2025 season, LSU fans have high hopes for 2026 in Lane Kiffin's first season at the helm of the program. One majo...

JANUARY 5 • DEATHVALLEYVOICE.COM

LSU deals major blow as four-star running back plans to enter the transfer portal LSU’s season ended amid big change. The Tigers have a new head coach, Lane Kiffin, who arrived with championship expectations and a long-ter...

JANUARY 3 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Entering transfer portal Durham is entering the NCAA's transfer portal, Matt Zenitz of 247Sports reports.

Impact For the last two years, Durham has been one of college football's best running backs, so him entering the NCAA's transfer portal is a big deal. Between 2024 and 2025, he logged well over 1,500 all-purpose yards and 10 touchdowns for a few competitive LSU teams.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

LSU RB Caden Durham drops 4-word reaction as teammate Ju'Juan Johnson enters transfer portal According to On3’s Pete Nakos, Ju’Juan Johnson plans to enter the transfer portal after two years at LSU.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Cleared to play Saturday Durham (neck) is available for Saturday's game at Oklahoma.

Impact Durham has been upgraded from probable to available, meaning LSU will have one of the top rushing threats ready to go for the final game of the regular season. Durham has racked up 100 carries for 463 yards and three scores in 10 games this season.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bumped to probable Durham (neck) is probable for Saturday's game against Oklahoma.

Impact Durham is dealing with a neck issue, but the tailback is trending toward being available after the latest status update. Durham has 100 carries for 463 yards and three scores in 10 games this season.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 8 Oklahoma's playoff hopes hinge on regular-season finale against LSU

Oklahoma faces a crucial game against LSU, needing a win to secure a spot in the College Football Playoff

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Dealing with neck issue Durham is dealing with a neck injury, Glen West of 247Sports reports.

Impact Durham's neck injury puts a dent in his availability going into Week 14's LSU-Oklahoma game. LSU interim coach Frank Wilson is more on the optimistic side in terms of his injured running back's availability, which may be needed to help the Tigers fend off a rising Oklahoma team trying to enter CFP eligibility.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Touchdown in win over Arkansas Durham totaled 12 carries for 65 yards and one touchdown and hauled in all three targets for 34 yards during Saturday's 23-22 win over Arkansas.

Impact Durham had his best game of the season as he went for 99 total yards, topping his previous high of 93 in week three against Florida. Durham also cashed in for his third touchdown of the season.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

QB Diego Pavia Accounts for 3 TDs to Lead No. 17 Vanderbilt Over No. 10 LSU

Diego Pavia threw for 160 yards and a score and ran for 86 yards and two more scores, as No. 17 Vanderbilt beat No. 10 LSU.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

QB Diego Pavia Accounts for 3 TDs to Lead No. 17 Vanderbilt Over No. 10 LSU

Pavia has No. 17 Vanderbilt off to best start in 75 years after beating No. 10 LSU 31-24

Diego Pavia threw for 160 yards and a score and ran for 86 yards and two more touchdowns as No. 17 Vanderbilt beat 10th-ranked LSU 31-24 to snap a 10-game skid against the Tigers

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Solid day in win over SCar Durham posted 15 carries for 70 yards and gathered in 1 of 2 targets for 17 yards during Saturday's 20-10 victory over South Carolina.

Impact Durham had another solid showing against South Carolina however his volume has been a bit limited as his highest number of carries on the season came in week one with 17. The game plan doesn't look to be changing for the Tigers despite some of the turnover issues of quarterback Garrett Nussmeier. Durham has been a steady hand but overall production is likely touchdown dependent.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nussmeier and No. 11 LSU overcome mistakes to beat South Carolina 20-10

Garrett Nussmeier passed for 254 yards and two touchdowns, LSU’s defense contained South Carolina’s LaNorris Sellers, and the 11th-ranked Tigers overcame three turnovers to defeat...

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Good to go vs. Gamecocks Durham (ankle) is available for LSU's clash with South Carolina.

Impact The running back was deemed probable as of Thursday's injury report, and now, his name is nowhere to be found on the Friday night update. Durham, who has 213 yards and two scores this season on the ground, will return after missing the Week 5 loss to Ole Miss.

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Saturday Durham (ankle) is probable for Saturday's game versus South Carolina, per the SEC availability report.

Impact Durham, who reportedly will be available for Saturday's contest, is officially considered probable on the team's injury report. It's certainly a good sign after he was forced to miss the Week 5 trip to Ole Miss due to his ankle injury. He has rushed 52 times for 213 yards and two touchdowns this season, so his likely return to the Tigers' lineup will be a welcome one.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go vs. Gamecocks Durham (ankle) will be available for LSU's clash with South Carolina in Week 7, per Glen West of 247Sports.com.

Impact Durham missed the Week 5 loss to Ole Miss, but had a bye week to recover and has since been deeemed available to return to action for the Tigers. Durham has been the unquestioned top back in Baton Rouge when healthy, logging 52 carries for 213 yards and two touchdowns this fall.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Improving, could return post bye Durham (ankle) is looking better in practice and has a shot to return after LSU's bye in Week 6, per Scott Rabalais of The Baton Rouge Advocate.

Impact Durham missed the Week 5 loss to Ole Miss, but has a shot to limit his absence to just one game. The sophomore has 52 carries for 213 yards and two touchdowns this fall, and has been featured when available. Still, if he can't go, Ju'Juan Johnson an Harlem Berry will continue to be the Tigers' top backs.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trinidad Chambliss Shines, Ole Miss Rolls Past LSU in Top-15 Showdown

Trinidad Chambliss passed for 314 yards and a touchdown and No. 13 Ole Miss defeated No. 4 LSU 24-19

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Trinidad Chambliss Shines, Ole Miss Rolls Past LSU in Top-15 Showdown

Chambliss' 385 scrimmage yards propels No. 13 Mississippi past No. 4 LSU, 24-19

Trinidad Chambliss passed for 314 yards and a touchdown and No. 13 Ole Miss defeated No. 4 LSU 24-19

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

The Final Injury Report: LSU Tigers Running Back Caden Durham Out for Ole Miss Clash LSU Tigers running back Caden Durham has been ruled out for the program's Week 5 matchup against the Ole Miss Rebels. Lane Kiffin and Co. ar...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • SI.COM

Ruled out Saturday Durham (ankle) has officially been ruled out of Saturday's game at Ole Miss.

Impact After a whirlwind of up and down news regarding Durham's status, he has officially been ruled out for the massive matchup at Ole Miss. It's a tough blow for the Tigers as Durham has had a solid start to the season as the team's top running back. Ju'Juan Johnson and Harlem Berry are set to have increased workloads with Durham out.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Report: LSU RB Caden Durham (ankle) doubtful vs. Ole Miss Deadspin | Report: LSU RB Caden Durham (ankle) doubtful vs. Ole Miss

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

LSU RB Caden Durham doubtful to play vs.Ole Miss | Sporting News Jeff Hauser

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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