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Out through September Rhodes (hamstring) is out through September, Billy Embody of On3.com reports.

Impact Rhodes recently pulled his hamstring, which explains the running back's absence. The freshman being out through September gives SMU one less RB to work with, more costly now that veteran Link Rhodes out for the 2026 season. The freshman is trying to get his collegiate career off the ground this year, but his first chance to play is likely to come in October instead.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Works to side Rhodes (undisclosed) has worked to the side in SMU's fall camp, Billy Embody of On3.com reports.

Impact Unfortunately for Rhodes, in the midst of a fall camp where he has been standing out, the running back has been limited because of an undisclosed issue. At the very least, there is still a lot of time left before SMU's regular-season opener Sept. 7 at Florida State.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to stand out Rhodes continues to physically stand out during SMU's fall camp, Billy Embody of On3.com reports.

Impact Rhodes was newly recruited to SMU as part of the team's 2026 recruiting class. The running back, standing at 6-foot-1 and weighing 210 pounds, is getting up to speed quickly, an impressive feat for a freshman.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE