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MARCH 3 • ELEVENWARRIORS.COM

Used sparingly in blowout Donaldson notched three rushes for eight yards and one touchdown and gathered in 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 42-9 victory versus Rutgers.

Impact Although Donaldson scored one touchdown near the goal line, Donaldson's production has plummeted after some early-season successes. Bo Jackson wrestled the starting gig way convincingly, rendering Donaldson an inconsequential fantasy asset in Ohio State's offense.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Top-ranked Ohio State pulls away in 2nd half for 42-9 victory over Rutgers with Michigan up next

Julian Sayin threw two touchdown passes despite missing his top two playmakers, Bo Jackson rushed for 110 yards and a pair of scores and top-ranked Ohio State pulled away in the se...

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Good to go Saturday Donaldson is off the injury report ahead of Saturday's game versus Rutgers.

Impact Donaldson, who missed Week 12 due to an undisclosed injury, is officially available for Saturday's contest. Although he's splitting carries with three other running backs, Donaldson's work on the goal line makes him still a valuable option. He's scored 10 touchdowns through nine games this season.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good day of practice Wednesday Donaldson (undisclosed) looked good in practice Wednesday, per Dan Hope of ElevenWarriors.com.

Impact Donaldson missed Week 12 against UCLA, but the tailback being back in practice and looking good in the process is a good sign for his availability for Week 13 against Rutgers. Donaldson who has 334 total yards and 10 total touchdowns, has been the primary backup to true freshman Bo Jackson in Columbus this fall.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP against Bruins Donaldson (undisclosed) was held out of Saturday's contest against UCLA.

Impact Donaldson was previously listed as questionable against the Bruins but was held out due to an undisclosed injury. The 6-foot-2 running back has taken a backseat to fellow back Bo Jackson lately, running for just 41 yards on 14 rushing attempts over Ohio State's last three contests, though he has managed to find the end zone three times in that time frame. His next chance to return will come against Rutgers on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. UCLA Donaldson (undisclosed) is questionable against UCLA on Saturday.

Impact Donaldson has been productive as the Buckeyes' No. 2 tailback behind Bo Jackson, but he's a question mark ahead of what should be an extremely lopsided matchup between Ohio State and UCLA. If Donaldson can't go, expect more carries for James Peoples.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone twice Donaldson totaled five carries for 12 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 34-10 victory against Purdue.

Impact Although Donaldson's role has diminished, he remains the team's primary option near the goal line. He ran in his seventh and eighth touchdown of the season during the decisive win. He also has one touchdown catch to his credit.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 1. Ohio State vs. Purdue Short Highlights🔥

No. 1. Ohio State vs. Purdue Short Highlights🔥

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Second-quarter burst carries No. 1 Ohio State past Purdue Julian Sayin threw for 303 yards and a touchdown to Jeremiah Smith, CJ Donaldson ran for two scores and No.1 Ohio State overcame a rare earl...

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

No. 1 Ohio State vs. Purdue Highlights | FOX College Football

No. 1 Ohio State vs. Purdue Highlights | FOX College Football

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

OSU running back CJ Donaldson in action: Photos from 2025 Ohio State football season See Ohio State running back CJ Donaldson throughout the 2025 college football season

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • DISPATCH.COM

Scores TD despite limited use Donaldson logged seven rushes for 17 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-14 victory against Penn State.

Impact Donaldson served as the goal-line option for Ohio State in the win, but it's now crystal clear that Bo Jackson has assumed the mantle as the team's top running back. Donaldson's fantasy value has tanked over the past month, and he currently isn't generating enough yardage to be impactful for fantasy managers.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sayin has 4 TD throws, top-ranked Ohio State takes control in 2nd half for 38-14 win over Penn State

Julian Sayin passed for 316 yards and four touchdowns as top-ranked Ohio State defeated Penn State 38-14

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

CJ Donaldson punches in one-yard TD to extend Ohio State's lead over Penn State

CJ Donaldson punches in one-yard TD to extend Ohio State's lead over Penn State

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Regressing in run game Donaldson accrued two carries for 12 yards and gathered in all three targets for 26 yards during Saturday's 34-0 victory against Wisconsin.

Impact Although Donaldson gets used a but more against tougher opponents, Donaldson's overall usage dip has been evident. Backup Isaiah West took over the cleanup duties and led all rushers this week, so Saturday's result should take the win margin into account. Still, there is additional risk involved with selecting Donaldson after his recent numbers.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bounces back with productive day Donaldson tallied 13 carries for 44 yards and two touchdowns and hauled in their only target for four yards during Saturday's 34-16 win versus Illinois.

Impact After a horrible total against Minnesota last week, Donaldson was back atop the running back room and ran the ball in twice, lifting his TD total of the season to six. His yardage total was on par with Bo Jackson, who found the end zone with a TD catch. Jackson's play has certainly curtailed Donaldson's overall potential, but he should still be considered the team's goal-line option and a favorite to score.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bounces back with productive day Donaldson tallied 13 carries for 44 yards and two touchdowns and hauled in their only target for four yards during Saturday's 34-16 win versus Illinois.

Impact After a horrible total against Minnesota last week, Donaldson was back atop the running back room and ran the ball in twice, lifting his TD total of the season to six. His yardage total was on par with Bo Jackson, who found the end zone with a TD catch. Jackson's play has certainly curtailed Donaldson's overall potential, but he should still be considered the team's goal-line option and a favorite to score.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes vs. No. 17 Illinois Fighting Illini Highlights | FOX College Football

No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes vs. No. 17 Illinois Fighting Illini Highlights | FOX College Football

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

CJ Donaldson punches in touchdown, extending Ohio State's lead over Illinois

CJ Donaldson punches in touchdown, extending Ohio State's lead over Illinois

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Used sparingly in decisive win Donaldson accrued three carries for three yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 42-3 win against Minnesota.

Impact Donaldson's load was likely lighter to keep him fresh for next week's tangle with Illinois, but it's obvious that the pecking order at running back has gone through some chances since the beginning of the season. Bo Jackson's freshman season has created some seismic shifts on the depth chart, with Jackson often getting equal snaps with Donaldson, and many more than James Peoples.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sayin, defense propel top-ranked Ohio State to 42-3 rout of Minnesota

Julian Sayin passed for 326 yards and three touchdowns as top-ranked Ohio State beats Minnesota 42-3 on Saturday night

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

CJ Donaldson gave an amazing Jeremiah Smith quote after Ohio State beat UW There were big expectations for Jeremiah Smith coming into this season and while he has fallen behind on the pace he set in his freshman sea...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • SCARLETANDGAME.COM

Lights up board with two scores Donaldson compiled nine rushes for 39 yards and one touchdown and gathered in their only target for four yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-6 win against Washington.

Impact Donaldson ran one in and also caught a short pass from Julian Sayin near the goal line, representing over half of the team's scoring production. We saw less of Donaldson in the second half, ceding carries to a very productive Bo Jackson. With three middling Big Ten squads looming over the next few weeks, one should expect two solid quarters of production from the senior, who is trailing Jackson in rushing yardage currently.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 1 Ohio State Stays Unbeaten With 24-6 Win Over Washington

Quarterback Julian Sayin recorded 208 yards and two touchdowns to help the top-ranked Buckeyes emerge victorious over the Huskies on Saturda...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

No. 1 Ohio State Stays Unbeaten With 24-6 Win Over Washington