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Jones, No. 2 Montana State topple Yale 21-13 to advance to FCS quarterfinals

Adam Jones ran for 107 yards and a touchdown and second-ranked Montana State beat Yale 21-13 to advance to the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs

DECEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Lamson 3 total TD's Dowler's pick-6 help Montana State beat UC Davis 38-17

Justin Lamson accounted for three touchdowns, Caden Dowler had two interceptions and returned one 82 yards for a score, and Montana State beat UC Davis 38-17 on Saturday night in a...

NOVEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Transferring to Montana State Long has committed to Montana State, he announced via X.

Impact Long originally transferred to Syracuse back in January after hitting the transfer portal from Rutgers, but he de-committed from the Orange in March. The 6-foot wide receiver will now join Montana State for what will be his fifth season at the college level. His best season as a Scarlet Knight came in 2022, when he logged 15 receptions for 200 yards and a touchdown.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

De-commits from Syracuse Long will de-commit from Syracuse after initially electing to transfer to the Orange, per 247Sports.com.

Impact Long announced his decision to transfer to Syracuse in January after spending four seasons with Rutgers, but he's since backed out of that commitment and remains in the transfer portal. His best season in Piscataway came in 2022, when he caught 15 passes for 200 yards and a score.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Lands with Syracuse Long will make the move to Syracuse ahead of the 2025-26 season.

Impact Long will join the Orange this offseason after spending the last four seasons with Rutgers. The 6-foot senior wideout recorded 28 receptions for 391 yards and two touchdowns during his time with the Scarlett Knights.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to transfer portal Long has decided to enter the transfer portal, according to Chris Iseman of the Asbury Park Press.

Impact It remains to be seen if Long will play against Kansas State on Dec. 26 in the Rate Bowl, but he's changing programs for the 2025 campaign regardless of what happens in that game. Long had 11 receptions for 163 yards and a touchdown for the Scarlet Knights in 2024.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Long (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Penn State, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Long will miss his fourth straight game with an injury. It's unclear if he'll be able to make it back for the team's bowl game. The senior wideout has just one game with over 20 receiving yards this season.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Long (undisclosed) won't play against Illinois.

Impact Long will now miss his third straight game. The wideout, who has 11 catches for 163 yards and a score this fall, will get his final chance to suit up during the regular season on Nov. 30 against Michigan State.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Maryland Long (undisclosed) won't play versus Maryland on Saturday.

Impact Long will miss his second straight game. The receiver has 11 grabs for 163 yards and a touchdown this season. His next chance to suit up will come on Nov. 23 against Illinois.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out versus Minnesota Long (undisclosed) didn't play in Saturday's win over Minnesota.

Impact Long has caught 11 passes for 163 yards and a touchdown but missed his first game of the season Saturday. He will look to return to field next week versus Maryland.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs two passes in loss Long logged two receptions (on nine targets) for 18 yards during Saturday's 14-7 defeat against Nebraska.

Impact Long played in full after being listed as a game-time decision heading into Saturday's contest. The senior wideout had a tough outing along with the rest of the Scarlet Knights' passing game, as quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis completed 15 of 37 passing attempts for 186 yards. Long logged a season-high and team-high in targets versus Nebraska, but that seems like somewhat of an outlier after he averaged just 3.3 targets through the first four games of the year. He'll look to play a significant role again during this coming Satuday's game against Wisconsin.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dressed for warm-ups Long (undisclosed) is in pads for warmups ahead of Rutgers' tilt with Nebraska, Brian Fonseca of the New Jersey Star-Ledger reports.

Impact Long, who has yet to miss a contest this season, was deemed a game-time call earlier in the afternoon. The receiver is clearly giving it a go in warmups, which is a good sign for his availability. Still, nothing is guaranteed just yet for Long's participation this week.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Game time decision for Saturday Long will be a game-time decision for Saturday's game against Nebraska, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Long will test out his injury during pregame warmups to determine whether he can play. It's unclear what he's dealing with, but he hasn't been a major part of the passing attack with more than one catch in just a single game this year.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Catches 58-yard TD in Week 2 Long posted four receptions (on six targets) for 87 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 49-17 victory over Akron.

Impact Long put up what's likely the highlight of his career thus far, getting open over the top of Akron's defense before hauling in a 58-yard touchdown during the third quarter. The 6-foot senior logged a career-high 15 catches for 200 yards and one touchdown acorss 11 games in 2022, and he dealt with an undisclosed injury that kept him sidelined after the 2023 season opener. With a Scarlet Knights offense that is expected to heavily lean on the running game, Long's production figures to be rather limited moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Long (undisclosed) won't play in Saturday's game versus Indiana.

Impact Long will miss his seventh straight contest due to an undisclosed injury. His next chance to suit up is Week 10's matchup with Ohio State.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rutgers' Chris Long shows glimpses of 'great potential' in 'fun' 1st season back at WR | Q&A Back at wide receiver, Rutgers sophomore Chris Long showed glimpses of his potential with a big play against Michigan last weekend.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • NJ.COM

Chris Long on living up to father’s legacy

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Two Rutgers football players suspended after arrest involving paintball gun Rutgers football players Max Melton and Chris Long have been suspended following an incident involving a paint ball gun.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Former Virginia star Chris Long finds his voice in his life after football CHARLOTTSVILLE — Chris Long is clear on what he’s selling these days as the former Virginia football star and two-time Super Bowl champion b...

JUNE 30, 2021 • DAILYPROGRESS.COM

Former UVA star Chris Long finds his voice in his life after football CHARLOTTSVILLE — Chris Long is clear on what he’s selling these days as the former Virginia football star and two-time Super Bowl champion b...

JUNE 29, 2021 • ROANOKE.COM

Patriots Should Target These Free Agent Edge Rushers, Chris Long Says Former New England Patriots defensive end Chris Long pinpointed two free agent edge rushers the team should consider targeting.

FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • NESN.COM

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Jones, No. 2 Montana State topple Yale 21-13 to advance to FCS quarterfinals

Lamson 3 total TD's Dowler's pick-6 help Montana State beat UC Davis 38-17

Chris Long on living up to father’s legacy