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Two critical fumbles in loss Smith rushed 14 times for 48 yards while losing two fumbles

Impact The junior running back had a tough outing in the Independence Bowl. He coughed up a fumble on a questionable exchange on the second half's opening drive. He gave up another fumble in the fourth quarter. The Ragin' Cajuns blew a 13-0 lead to Houston to lose the Independence Bowl.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday Smith (lower body) will be inactive for Wednesday's game against Marshall, Cody Junot of ESPN 1420 Lafayette reports.

Impact Smith will be unavailable for Wednesday's contest with Marshall as he works his way back from a lower body injury. The junior running back has logged 47 carries for 265 yards and two touchdowns across five games this season. Terrence Williams figures to lead the backfield for the Ragin' Cajuns in his absence.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Strong start to 2022 Smith has 46 carries for 262 yards and two touchdowns through five games while adding 15 catches for 107 yards on 21 targets.

Impact Louisiana has kept the deep backfield rotation despite Billy Napier's departure as Smith is one of three running backs with 20 or more carries thus far. Smith has been the most effective both as a rusher and as a pass-catcher, though as no other Ragin' Cajun back has more than three targets or a YPC mark above 5.1. Louisiana gets a tough road test Wednesday against Marshall.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Smith (knee) has been participating in fall camp and is primed for the lead role in the Louisiana backfield this season, KATC reports.

Impact Louisiana limited Smith's workload in spring ball but with the season approaching, he is ready to to lead the backfield. The Ragin' Cajuns suffered heavy backfield attrition this offseason, leaving Smith as the most experienced back by far. Smith posted career highs last season despite the crowded rotation, rushing for 855 yards and eight touchdowns.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in spring practice Smith (knee) has been limited to non-contact work thus far in spring practice, Tim Buckley of the Lafayette Daily Advertiser reports.

Impact Smith continues to work his way back from a knee injury that prevented him from playing in Louisiana's bowl game. Louisiana underwent a major roster overhaul after coach Billy Napier's departure, which led to Smith's main competition for carries transferring elsewhere. Once healthy, Smith stands to be a workhorse back for the Ragin' Cajuns given the lack of experience elsewhere in the backfield.

MARCH 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 3, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

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Smith rushes for 238 yards as Louisiana-Lafayette wins 28-27

Freshman Montrell Johnson took a handoff 99 yards for a school and Sun Belt Conference record-long touchdown, Chris Smith rushed for 238 yards and the game-winner and Louisiana-Laf...

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Strong against Nicholls Smith had 11 carries for 46 yards in Saturday's 27-24 win over Nicholls. He added one catch for nine yards.

Impact Louisiana's RB1 poured in an almost identical performance to last week's, albeit without the touchdown. He led the Ragin' Cajuns in carries with 11 and averaged 4.2 yards per attempt. The junior has rushed for 99 yards twice in his career, but has never gotten to 100. He'll take another crack at that milestone against Ohio next week.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

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Rushes for TD in opener Smith had 11 carries for 55 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 38-18 loss to Texas. He also had four catches for 19 yards.

Impact Smith was the feature back for the Ragin' Cajuns on Saturday and broke off a 27-yard touchdown run that brought Louisiana to within nine in the third quarter. Though Texas would close the game out, the junior running back did his thing against a talented Longhorns front. He should see more daylight against Nicholls next week.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Set to lead backfield Smith enters 2021 as the lead running back for the Ragin' Cajuns, The Vermilion reports.

Impact With the departure of Elijah Mitchell and Trey Ragas, Smith has become the clear lead running back for Louisiana-Lafayette. Smith had 350 yards rushing last season in 11 games, but also showed prowess in the passing game with 16 receptions for 170 yards. He'll be put to the test in the season opener against Texas.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE