Damari Alston News, Rumors, Updates - Tulsa Golden Hurricane

Finds end zone in overtime loss Alston recorded 23 rushes for 79 yards and one touchdown and reeled in 4 of 6 targets for 22 yards during Thursday's 45-44 overtime defeat to North Texas.

Impact Alston bounced back from a rough performance against Arkansas last week, collecting 23 carries and putting up a season-high 79 yards on the ground. He was able to notch his fifth score of the season on a two-yard carry in overtime to help tie the game. He managed a heavy workload and contributed through the air, hauling in four receptions to give the passing game a steady safety valve.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tayven Jackson throws 4 TD passes, runs for TD in OT as UNT beats Tulsa 45-44

Tayven Jackson threw a season-high four touchdown passes and added a 1-yard rushing TD in overtime, Jahiem White had 219 yards rushing and a touchdown, and North Texas beat Tulsa 4...

OCTOBER 2 • Associated Press

Punches in only touchdown Alston logged nine rushes for 27 yards and one touchdown and caught all three targets for 16 yards during Saturday's 34-6 loss to Arkansas.

Impact Alston was a bright spot in Tulsa's offense Saturday, though that didn't take much on a day the team produced only 241 total yards. The running back was largely bottled up on the ground but salvaged his performance by scoring a one-yard touchdown that ended up as the Golden Hurricane's only points of the game. Arkansas figures to be the toughest opponent Alston will face all season, so he will look to find more success on the ground against North Texas in Week 5.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

KJ Jackson impresses as Arkansas snaps 12-game skid vs FBS opponents with win over Tulsa

KJ Jackson threw for 309 yards and a touchdown and ran for two more scores to lead Arkansas past Tulsa, 34-6, Saturday

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Scores in blowout win Alston posted eight rushes for 68 yards and one touchdown and hauled in 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 42-0 victory against East Texas A&M.

Impact Alston found the end zone for the third time this season, rushing for a 19-yard score in the third quarter. Six different running backs saw action in the blowout win, and while Alston didn't command heavy volume, he was still able to produce a solid performance. He remains the starter in the backfield, with Trequan Jones operating as the primary backup.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Williams' 3 passing TDs and Jones' kickoff-return TD send Tulsa over East Texas A&M 42-0

Dexter Williams II threw for 164 yards and three touchdowns, Trequan Jones had a 98-yard kickoff return touchdown, and Tulsa rolled past East Texas A&M 42-0 on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Records 45 rushing yards Alston had 13 carries for 45 yards and caught 5 of 6 targets for 39 yards during Saturday's 23-17 win versus Sam Houston State.

Impact Alston saw a team-high 13 carries but struggled to break free for big yardage, picking up just 45 yards. While the lead back struggled, backup running back Trequan Jones found more success, rushing for 125 yards and two touchdowns to help lift the offense. Alston's starting spot should be safe, but he could be set to split snaps with Jones against East Texas A&M in Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Two touchdowns in Tulsa debut Alston compiled 15 rushes for 73 yards and two touchdowns and hauled in 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 24-10 victory against Oklahoma State.

Impact Alston was able to carve out a starting role in Tulsa's backfield after spending three seasons with Auburn, where he wasn't able to overcome a backup role. The running back thrived in his debut, scoring two touchdowns and logging 15 attempts. He should continue to lead the backfield by himself in Week 2 at Sam Houston and see another heavy workload.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Tulsa defeats Oklahoma State 24-10 in debut of Cowboys' head coach Eric Morris

Damari Alston ran for two touchdowns, Baylor Hayes passed for another score, and Tulsa upset Oklahoma State 24-10 to spoil the debut of Cowboys coach Eric Morris

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Labeled starter on depth chart Alston holds a starter spot on Tulsa's opening depth chart against Oklahoma State, per the team's game notes.

Impact Alston seemed a likely candidate for a sizable role with Tulsa after transferring to the team following three consecutive seasons with contributions of varying levels at Auburn. His placement atop the depth chart seemingly confirms that, though he'll face a difficult Week 1 matchup in a Big 12 foe. That said, the Cowboys are expected to run an uptempo offense under the team's new head coach in Eric Morris, so there should be some opportunity for Alston to get some carries in this one.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Lands at Tulsa Alston will transfer to Tulsa, the program announced.

Impact Alston spent four years at Auburn, but in October of 2025 -- his senior season -- he was kicked off the team after he "failed to meet the standards" of the program, according to former head coach Hugh Freeze. Alston totaled 809 rushing yards, 143 receiving yards and six touchdowns with the Tigers. He looks to have one more season of eligibility remaining and should immediately factor into Tulsa's offense.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Damari Alston makes final decision regarding future with Auburn football Damari Alston has not played since Auburn's loss to Georgia on Oct. 11. Will he remain with the program?

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Auburn Turning to Freshman After Damari Alston's Departure After Damari Alston's departure, the Auburn Tigers are turning to a freshman as one of the main running backs.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • SI.COM

Hugh Freeze called out for his treatment of former star running back | Sporting News Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze finds himself on the hot seat after his team's loss to Georgia, and his seat got hotter when reports of his st...

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Auburn AD reacts to Damari Alston's departure: 'I don't think this is a time for blame' Cohen, along with Auburn players, reacted to the news of Alston's departure on Monday

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • AL.COM

Auburn running back Damari Alston no longer with the team, per Hugh Freeze | Sporting News Tigers lose a team captain midway through the season.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Hugh Freeze confirms former team captain Damari Alston no longer with Auburn Tigers Auburn Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze confirmed that former team captain Damari Alston i sno longer with the team.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

What's next for Auburn's running back room after Damari Alston's exit: 'Next man up' Senior captain started season opener before injury sidelined him, allowing Jeremiah Cobb to emerge as Tigers' leading rusher heading into Mi...

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • AL.COM

No longer with team Head coach Hugh Freeze said Monday that Alston "failed to meet the standards" of Auburn's program, indicating Alston is no longer a part of the program, Nathan King of 247Sports.co...

Impact Alston was slated to play a key role for Auburn this season, rushing 16 times for 84 yards and a score in the season opener, but his playing time has dwindled since. Now, it appears he's no longer with the team. The senior's absence will mean more opportunities for Jeremiah Cobb and Omar Mabson going forward.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Officially listed as probable Alston (shoulder) is probable for Saturday's game at Oklahoma.

Impact Alston has been trending in the right direction after logging a full practice Wednesday, and all signs point to the star tailback playing Saturday in this marquee matchup against the Sooners. The probable tag suggests that Alston should play and handle his regular workload in Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs full practice Wednesday Alston (shoulder) was a full participant in Auburn's practice Wednesday, per Nathan King of 247Sports.com.

Impact Altson is expected to play in the Tigers' big clash with Oklahoma on Saturday, as King reported earlier in the week. The fact that the tailback was a full participant in a Wednesday practice further reinforces that notion and is a great sign that Alston will indeed return to the gridiron for the first time since Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play vs. Sooners Alston (shoulder) is expected to play in Auburn's clash with Oklahoma on Saturday, per Nathan King of 247Sports.com.

Impact Alston hasn't played since Auburn's opener against Baylor, when he ran for 84 yards and a score on 14 carries. Jeremiah Cobb and Omar Mabson have held it down for the Tigers' backfield in Alston's stead, but upon his return, he should be the unquestioned lead back once again. It's looking more and more like that will transpire Saturday in Norman.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP against Jags Alston (shoulder) did not play during Auburn's 31-15 victory over South Alabama on Saturday.

Impact Alston was previously announced to be an emergency-only option heading into Saturday's contest, so his absence doesn't exactly come as a surprise as the Tigers cruised to victory over South Alabama. The 5-foot-9 running back was seen warming up in pregame, indicating that he is likely nearing a return to action, with next week's matchup against Oklahoma serving as his next opportunity.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP against Jags Alston (shoulder) did not play during Auburn's 31-15 victory over South Alabama on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Arnold accounts for 3 TDs, No. 24 Auburn beats South Alabama 31-15

Jackson Arnold accounted for three touchdowns, including two rushing, and No. 24 Auburn beat South Alabama 31-15

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

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Tayven Jackson throws 4 TD passes, runs for TD in OT as UNT beats Tulsa 45-44

KJ Jackson impresses as Arkansas snaps 12-game skid vs FBS opponents with win over Tulsa

Williams' 3 passing TDs and Jones' kickoff-return TD send Tulsa over East Texas A&M 42-0

Tulsa defeats Oklahoma State 24-10 in debut of Cowboys' head coach Eric Morris

Jackson Arnold accounts for 3 TDs, No. 24 Auburn beats South Alabama 31-15