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Over 140 yards from scrimmage Mbadinga tallied 18 carries for 103 yards and reeled in all five targets for 40 yards during Saturday's 31-27 loss against Jacksonville State.

Impact Mbadinga didn't find the end zone in this Week 3 loss, but it wouldn't be a stretch to call him the team's most reliable offensive weapon -- especially given quarterback Max Johnson's struggles. The 18 carries, 103 rushing yards, five catches, five targets and 40 receiving yards were all season-high marks by a wide margin for Mbadinga. He should continue to see touches in the backfield after this impressive performance.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Two carries in season opener Mbadinga (knee) had two carries for 21 yards against Charleston Southern on Friday.

Impact Mbadinga was limited to just two carries, while players such as Terrance Gibbs (five carries, 19 yards) and Jamarian Samuel (4-46-1 rushing line) saw more work out of the backfield. Given his limited involvement, and the fact that Mbadinga played just three snaps, it remains to be seen if he'll continue as the Eagles' RB1 moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Out for season Georgia Southern head coach Clay Helton said Monday that Mbadinga will undergo season-ending knee surgery, Zach Fox of WTOC11 reports.

Impact Mbadinga had missed back-to-back games with what was previously an unspecified injury. However, Monday's update provides some clarity, as the Eagles will be without Mbadinga for the remainder of the 2025 campaign. He'll finish the year with 49 carries for 196 yards and one touchdown. Expect OJ Arnold and Terrance Gibbs to handle most of the RB work down the stretch.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 11 Mbadinga (undisclosed) is out for Thursday's game at Appalachian State.

Impact Considering that Mbadinga's previous update included a doubtful status concerning his availability, him being out Thursday is unsurprising. The running back's 2025 season includes 49 rushing attempts for 196 yards (4.0 averaged per carry) and one touchdown.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Termed doubtful Mbadinga (undisclosed) is doubtful for Thursday's game against Appalachian State.

Impact Mbadinga hasn't appeared in a game since Week 8, and it looks like he'll be sidelined once again Thursday. If he does miss Thursday's contest, OJ Arnold would lead the backfield while Terrance Gibbs mixes in.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 9 Mbadinga (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game at Arkansas State.

Impact Considering that Mbadinga's last pre-Saturday update was him being doubtful, the running back being out for Week 9 should not be surprising. After playing at Arkansas State, Georgia Southern will focus on Appalachian State for a Nov. 6 game.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful to play Saturday Mbadinga (undisclosed) is doubtful to play Saturday at Arkansas State.

Impact Mbadinga is the backup behind OJ Arnold in the backfield. If he's out, the lack of depth at the position means J'Shawn Anderson could be in line for a bigger role, which hasn't been common this season.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE