Fluff Bothwell News, Rumors, Updates - Mississippi State Bulldogs

Mississippi State coach Jeff Lebby is confident in roster upgrades, but the SEC schedule is tough

Mississippi State faces a challenging SEC schedule, having won just two conference games in the past three seasons

AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

Silenced in bowl game loss Bothwell compiled 14 carries for 38 yards and caught 1 of 2 targets for six yards during Friday's 43-29 defeat against Wake Forest.

Impact Bothwell struggled to get things going in the Mayo Bowl defeat to the Demon Deacons, averaging just 2.7 yards per carry and totaling a measly 38 yards. The sophomore ball carrier will now close out the 2025 campaign with 142 rushes for 677 yards and six touchdowns. He'll have two years of eligibility remaining if he chooses to run it back with the Bulldogs.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Modest production in loss Bothwell posted 17 carries for 80 yards and hauled in 2 of 3 targets for 11 yards during Friday's 38-19 defeat against Mississippi.

Impact The junior back handled his heaviest workload in several weeks, pacing the Bulldogs with 17 rushing attempts and delivering steady production despite MSU playing from behind most of the night. His expanded involvement in both phases marks an encouraging shift and this was his second straight game with double-digit touches. Heading into the next matchup, Bothwell profiles as Mississippi State's most stable backfield option, especially if the Bulldogs continue leaning on him for early-down and passing-game work.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inefficient in loss Bothwell compiled six rushes for 25 yards and caught 2 of 3 targets for 10 yards during Saturday's 49-27 loss versus Missouri.

Impact The sophomore back had limited touches and failed to break any substantial runs. Bothwell's role remains complementary, but unless he shows more burst or gets more volume, he'll struggle to make a high-impact fantasy contribution. He'll need stronger involvement moving forward.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient with limited touches Bothwell notched nine carries for 44 yards and hauled in 1 of 2 targets for two yards during Saturday's 41-21 defeat to Georgia.

Impact The sophomore back posted a slightly better average than Booth (4.9 yards per carry) but still didn't score or significantly impact the outcome. Bothwell's role as a change-of-pace or relief runner is evident, but he hasn't yet consistently translated that into high-impact performances. Against Missouri, if the Bulldogs want to diversify their run game and lighten the load on Booth, he may see more opportunity - and must convert it.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gunner Stockton throws for three touchdowns as No. 5 Georgia beats Mississippi State 41-21

Gunner Stockton threw for 264 yards and three touchdowns and No. 5 Georgia beat Mississippi State 41-21

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Inefficient in win Bothwell tallied 12 carries for 25 yards and caught their only target for 39 yards during Saturday's 38-35 win over Arkansas.

Impact Bothwell struggled to get much going and finished a season-low 25 rushing yards. The sophomore running back continues to handle a healthy workload and will aim to bounce back for Saturday's game against Georgia.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Bothwell (leg) is off the injury report for Saturday's game against Arkansas.

Impact Bothwell is good to go after initial reports Wednesday suggested he was trending in the right direction. Bothwell has missed the last two games and will look to build on an excellent four game stretch before his injury during which he totaled 66 carries for 388 yards and four touchdowns.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable to play Saturday Bothwell (leg) is probable to play Saturday against Arkansas.

Impact The probable tag suggests that Bothwell should be an option to play in Week 10, and it wouldn't be surprising if he handles something close to his regular workload out of the backfield. Bothwell hasn't played in the Bulldogs' last two games after he was carted off the field against Texas A&M in Week 6. The star tailback has racked up 465 rushing yards and six touchdowns this season.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains day-to-day Bothwell (leg) is day-to-day for Mississippi State's clash with Arkansas on Saturday, per Sam Sklar of the Clarion Ledger.

Impact Bothwell hasn't played in the Bulldogs' last two games after he was carted off the field against Texas A&M in Week 6. The star tailback has racked up 465 rushing yards and six touchdowns this season, but in his absence, Davon Booth has taken over in the Mississippi State backfield. "For us, we are hopeful, but it's day-to-day," head coach Jeff Lebby said at his Monday presser.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP Saturday Bothwell (leg) did not play during Mississippi State's 45-38 loss to Texas on Saturday.

Impact Bothwell was previously listed as questionable for Saturday's contest due to a leg injury that kept him out against Florida, but he was downgraded prior to kickoff for his second consecutive missed game. The 5-foot-10 running back had been playing well prior to his injury, running for 465 yards and six touchdowns on 5.5 yards per attempt across six games for the Bulldogs. His next chance to return will come against Arkansas next Saturday.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dressed for warmups Bothwell (leg) is dressed and warming up ahead of Saturday's game against Texas, CJ Vogel of OnTexasFootball reports.

Impact Bothwell, who is questionable to suit up against the Longhorns, has been spotted dressed and participating in the early portion of Mississippi State's pregame warmups. The 5-foot-10 sophomore, who has been a workhorse when healthy for the Bulldogs, will continue to have his status monitored as we get closer to kick off in Starkville.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Saturday Bothwell (leg) is a game-time decision for Saturday's game versus Texas.

Impact Bothwell, who missed Week 8 due to a leg injury, still has his status up in the air around an hour before kickoff. He rushed 84 times for 465 yards and six touchdowns prior to his injury, so his status if very important for the difficult home contest. His participation in pregame warmups should give a good indication on whether or not he'll be able to play.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable versus Texas Bothwell (leg) is questionable for Saturday's game versus Texas, per the SEC availability report.

Impact Bothwell, who missed Saturday's game versus Florida due to a leg injury, is questionable to make his return to the field versus Texas. He was highly productive (84 attempts for 465 yards and six touchdowns) prior to his injury, so the Bulldogs are hoping he can be available for the difficult home game.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fluff Bothwell listed out on Mississippi State football vs Florida injury report See the full Mississippi State football vs Florida injury report for Week 8.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

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OCTOBER 6, 2025 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

Fluff Bothwell carted off field during Mississippi State football vs Texas A&M Starting running back Fluff Bothwell was carted off the field in the fourth quarter during Mississippi State football's game at Texas A&M.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

Top Dawg: Fluff Bothwell It was the best game as a Bulldog for the sophomore transfer running back.Bothwell rushed 23 times for 134 yards and two touchdowns to help...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • STARKVILLEDAILYNEWS.COM

Top Dawg: Fluff Bothwell Bothwell has his best game as a Bulldog to date by going over the 100-yard mark against Northern Illinois on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • STARKVILLEDAILYNEWS.COM

Mississippi State improves to 4-0 ahead of upcoming showdown with No. 15 Tennessee

Mississippi State moved to 4-0 for the first time since 2014 with a 38-10 win over Northern Illinois

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Shapen, Mississippi State take control from the outset and dominate Alcorn State 56-0

Mississippi State scored on its first four possessions and never let up and went on to roll Alcorn State 56-0

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Mississippi State working to bounce back from rough first season under Jeff Lebby

Mississippi State coach Jeff Lebby enters his second season still looking for his first victory with the Bulldogs in Southeastern Conference play

AUGUST 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Headed to Miss. State Bothwell committed to Mississippi State on Tuesday, Hayes Fawcett of On3.com reports.

Impact Bothwell averaged fewer than 10 carries per game in 2024 but racked up 834 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns. The standout true freshman will join Mississippi State with three years of eligibility remaining.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Enters portal Bothwell entered the transfer portal Monday, Max Olson of ESPN reports.

Impact Bothwell is one of many players entering the transfer portal, especially after it opened Monday. Most freshmen are not expected to be hot commodities in the portal, but he will be a clear exception. Bothwell helped South Alabama qualify for a bowl game, which the running back may not play now, after serving as the team's go-to option on the ground.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

South Alabama running back Fluff Bothwell to enter transfer portal Freshman from Oneonta rushed for 834 yards, 13 TDs in 2024

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • AL.COM

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