Fluff Bothwell News, Rumors, Updates - Mississippi State Bulldogs

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

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • STARKVILLEDAILYNEWS.COM

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • STARKVILLEDAILYNEWS.COM

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

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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

Effective on six touches Bothwell totaled six rushes for 81 yards and two touchdowns during Friday's 45-38 loss against Texas State.

Impact Bothwell operated as a change-of-pace back behind Kentrel Bullock on Saturday. However, Bothwell led the running back room in rushing yards and scored a pair of touchdowns. Of players with at least 100 carries this season, Bothwell ranks third in yards per carry (7.5). The true freshman finishes the regular season in a three-way tie for the most rushing touchdowns in the Sun Belt.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Breaks off long run Bothwell totaled six rushes for 104 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 35-14 win against Southern Miss.

Impact Bothwell needed only six carries to make an impact in Week 13, and a 59-yard rush in the fourth quarter highlighted his 100-yard game. Through 11 games, Bothwell has rushed 106 times for 753 yards and 11 touchdowns while adding 12 catches for 90 yards.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in win Bothwell compiled nine rushes for 38 yards and gathered in their only target for nine yards during Saturday's 24-22 win against Louisiana.

Impact Bothwell and Kentrel Bullock split carries 50/50 on Saturday, but neither back had much success. Bothwell's true freshman season has widely been a success, totaling 649 yards and 10 touchdowns on the ground. However, he's averaging just 10 carries per game.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice on six carries Bothwell tallied six carries for 31 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 34-30 loss to Georgia Southern.

Impact Despite rushing 17 times for 119 yards and two touchdowns in Week 9, Bothwell was an afterthought in the Jaguars offense Saturday. Kentrel Bullock rushed 17 times, while quarterbacks Gio Lopez (head) and Bishop Davenport combined for 13 carries. Bothwell tied his season low in carries and his 31 rushing yards were his third fewest. Still, the freshman has 611 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns on 91 carries spanning nine games.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Runs for two scores Bothwell had 17 rushes for 119 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 46-17 win over Louisiana-Monroe.

Impact South Alabama ran all over ULM, totaling 358 yards and six touchdowns on the ground Saturday. Bothwell was at the center of their rushing attack, notching his third 100-yard game of the campaign. Through eight games, Bothwell has rushed for 580 yards and eight touchdowns.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kentrel Bullock, Fluff Bothwell rally South Alabama to 46-17 victory over UL Monroe

Kentrel Bullock and Fluff Bothwell both topped 100 yards with two touchdown runs apiece and South Alabama dominated the second half on its way to a 46-17 victory over Louisiana-Mon...

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • Associated Press

Moderate output in Week 8 Bothwell had 12 rushes for 53 yards and reeled in all three targets for eight yards during Tuesday's 25-9 win against Troy.

Impact Bothwell was effective on his rush attempts, averaging 4.4 yards per carry. However, he failed to find the end zone for a third consecutive week. He's struggled during that three-week stretch, turning 31 rushes into 102 yards. He has caught nine passes for 47 yards across the last three games, though.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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