Cyncir Bowers News, Rumors, Updates - West Virginia Mountaineers

RB Cyncir Bowers Officially Departs West Virginia, Finds New Home Cyncir Bowers was a one-and-done at West Virginia — a decision that was not entirely his. The former JUCO product had not planned on leaving...

JANUARY 11 • SI.COM

Transfers to UConn Bowers is transferring to UConn, per Storrs Central.

Impact Bowers is will join the Huskies after carrying the ball 63 times for 249 yards and two touchdowns in 10 games at West Virginia during the 2025 campaign. He should have the chance to compete with Trey Cornist and Mel Brown for the team's starting running back job next season.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Entering transfer portal Bowers plans to enter the transfer portal, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Bowers will hit the portal after one season at West Virginia. He spent the 2024 campaign at Iowa Central Community College. He'll enter the portal once again this offseason after racking up 249 rushing yards, 134 receiving yards and three total touchdowns for the Mountaineers.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ends 2025 season with 249 yards Bowers had five carries for three yards and gathered in 1 of 3 targets for four yards during Saturday's 49-0 defeat against Texas Tech.

Impact Bowers recorded 63 carries for 249 yards and two touchdowns to go along with eight catches for 134 yards and a touchdown. He'll have the opportunity to return for another season. West Virginia is expected to get Jahiem White and Diore Hubbard back from injuries to be the top runners next year.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Records long TD reception Bowers tallied 13 rushes for 42 yards and caught 2 of 3 targets for 89 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 25-23 defeat to Arizona State.

Impact Bowers and QB Scotty Fox connected on a 90-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter as the Mountaineers attempted a late rally. It was just the third time this season that Bowers recorded double-digit touches in a game for the Mountaineers. If he continues to make highlight-reel catches, he's in line for more snaps. West Virginia is on a bye next week before playing Texas Tech in their final game of the season in Week 14.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jeff Sims throws 3 TD passes, Arizona State beats West Virginia 25-23 to keep Big 12 hopes alive

Jeff Sims accounted for 288 yards and three touchdowns, Jesus Gomez kicked a 49-yard field goal in the fourth quarter and Arizona State kept its Big 12 title hopes alive with a 25-...

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Adds second TD of the season Bowers had nine carries for 65 yards and one touchdown and caught 0 of 2 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 45-35 win versus Houston.

Impact Bowers recorded his second touchdown of the season and his first since reaching paydirt in the season opener against Robert Morris. While Diore Hubbard is the primary back, Bowers is in line for more carries as Clay Ash sustained a significant injury in the upset win over the Cougars. Ash was seen on the sideline in a boot and Hubbard received a career-high 29 carries in the win. Next week, West Virginia will play a Colorado defense that has been struggling of late.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scotty Fox Jr. accounts for 3 TDs, West Virginia beats No. 22 Houston 45-35

Scotty Fox Jr. threw for 157 yards and accounted for three touchdowns as West Virginia snapped its five-game losing streak with a 45-35 win over No. 22 Houston

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Season-high 12 carries in loss Bowers had 12 rushes for 41 yards and reeled in both of his targets for 11 yards during Saturday's 45-13 defeat versus UCF.

Impact Bowers received a season-high 12 carries as West Virginia looks for any kind of spark on the offensive end. Unfortunately, he didn't have a lot of running room at just 3.4 yards per carry. West Virginia will have another tough matchup against TCU next week.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high 12 carries in loss Bowers had 12 rushes for 41 yards and reeled in both of his targets for 11 yards during Saturday's 45-13 defeat versus UCF.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for return Bowers (concussion) is not listed on West Virginia's initial injury report ahead of Friday's game against BYU.

Impact Bowers appears set to make his return against the Cougars after sitting out during last week's 48-14 loss against the Utes. The 5-foot-10 sophomore has mixed in with other options in the Mountaineers' backfield, totaling 88 yards and a touchdown on 15 touches through four appearances. If Tye Edwards (undisclosed) is ultimately unable to return, Bowers may see an increased workload this week against the Cougars.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to return vs. BYU Bowers (concussion) should return against BYU on Friday night, per Schuyler Callihan of SI.com.

Impact Bowers missed Week 5 with a concussion but he appears set to return to action against the Cougars even on a short week. The tailback has been a minor part of the Mountaineers' backfield with 13 carries for 62 yards this season, but his return could fortify a running back room that's missed its most dynamic piece -- Tye Edwards -- for most of the season.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dampier throws career-high 4 TD passes, runs for a score and Utah beats West Virginia 48-14

Devon Dampier threw a career-high four touchdown passes and ran for another score as Utah beat West Virginia 48-14

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Cyncir Bowers Won't Play This Week for WVU, and RB Depth Takes a Hit Another man down in the running back room for the West Virginia Mountaineers, as last night the team officially ruled out Cyncir Bowers for...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • SI.COM

Won't play vs. Utah Bowers (concussion) is out for Saturday's game against Utah.

Impact Bowers was doubtful to play Saturday in the initial version of the injury report, but the running back won't be suiting up at all Saturday. His next chance to play will come against BYU on Friday, Oct. 3.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Utah Bowers (concussion) is out for Saturday's game against Utah.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful to play in Week 5 Bowers (concussion) is doubtful for Saturday's game against Utah.

Impact Bowers hasn't been a reliable weapon in the rushing game for West Virginia and only has 13 carries for 62 yards and a touchdown across his four appearances. His doubtful status, which isn't surprising given what happened last week, means it's very unlikely that he'll suit up in Week 5.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with concussion Bowers is questionable to play against Utah on Saturday due to a concussion, Bob Hertzel of The Clarksburg Exponent Telegram reports.

Impact Bowers is a depth option at the running back position, but his absence could lead to more touches for other players in the backfield. Even if he's available in Week 5, Bowers isn't expected to have a big upside in terms of fantasy.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Records first collegiate TD Bowers posted six rushes for 54 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 45-3 victory versus Robert Morris.

Impact Bowers scored his first collegiate touchdown in the blowout win over Robert Morris. At 9.0 yards per carry, it was an impressive start for the young running back who is currently buried on the depth chart. West Virginia will play at Ohio next week.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Marchiol and White shine, West Virginia beats Robert Morris 45-3 in Rich Rodriguez's coaching return

West Virginia beat Robert Morris 45-3 in the return of Rich Rodriguez as West Virginia's coach

AUGUST 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Back at practice Bowers was seen participating in West Virginia's practice Friday, per Blue Gold News.

Impact Bowers was back on the practice field for West Virginia, going through drills after missing the previous nine days of preseason camp. The transfer running back from Iowa Central Community College is coming off a strong season, where he totaled 155 carries for 1,008 yards and 12 touchdowns.

AUGUST 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Jeff Sims throws 3 TD passes, Arizona State beats West Virginia 25-23 to keep Big 12 hopes alive

Scotty Fox Jr. accounts for 3 TDs, West Virginia beats No. 22 Houston 45-35

Dampier throws career-high 4 TD passes, runs for a score and Utah beats West Virginia 48-14

Marchiol and White shine, West Virginia beats Robert Morris 45-3 in Rich Rodriguez's coaching return