Dawson Pendergrass News, Rumors, Updates - Baylor Bears

Available Friday Pendergrass (undisclosed) is good to go for Friday's game versus Central Florida, per the Big 12 availability report.

Impact Pendergrass had been trending in the right direction and was given a probable tag, but the tailback will suit up and should handle his regular workload in the backfield. Pendergrass has 94 carries for 331 yards and two scores in 2026, and he should see consistent touches as a rushing threat.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Friday Pendergrass (undisclosed) holds a probable designation for Friday's clash with Central Florida, per the Big 12 availability report.

Impact Pendergrass hasn't missed a game this season for Baylor, but even if he's cleared to play, he's unlikely to have a big role on offense since he's relatively buried in the Cougars' backfield. Rex has 39 carries for 223 yards and two scores on the ground this season.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Pendergrass (undisclosed) is questionable for Friday's game at Central Florida.

Impact The questionable tag suggests Pendergrass will likely be a game-time decision for Friday's matchup against the Knights. The senior tailback has 94 carries for 331 yards and two scores this season, so if he's out, look for Caden Knighten and Ryelan Morris to be the replacements in the backfield.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

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85 yards in win Pendergrass posted 16 carries for 85 yards and hauled in 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 23-13 victory against Colorado.

Impact Pendergrass got a big workload once again Saturday, taking 16 carries for 85 yards in the win. He has received 15 carries in each of the first four games of this season, a level of consistency that is difficult to find. He has not been very productive with that workload though, as he's averaging just 4.0 yards per carry and has found the endzone just once. He remains a high floor asset heading into the heart of conference play.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 21 • SI.COM

Scores in Saturday's win Pendergrass posted 16 rushes for 46 yards and one touchdown and caught their only target for negative one yard during Saturday's 36-19 victory against Louisiana Tech.

Impact Pendergrass scored his first touchdown of the season Saturday, a one-yard rush in the second quarter. Despite that score raising up his performance, it was a pretty disappointing performance as he averaged under three yards per carry. Still, Pendergrass is getting a heavy enough workload to be a high-floor fantasy option heading into conference play.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 19 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

88 yards in Saturday's win Pendergrass accrued 15 rushes for 69 yards and caught all two targets for 19 yards during Saturday's 44-3 win versus Prairie View A&M.

Impact Pendergrass had plenty of opportunities again Saturday, taking his 17 touches for 88 yards versus the FCS side. However, he once again failed to score a touchdown which hurt his performance quite a bit. He now has 44 touches for 187 yards through two games this season, but unless he can start finding the endzone consistently his value will solely be a high-floor, low-ceiling running back.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

25 carries in opener Pendergrass tallied 25 carries for 88 yards and hauled in 2 of 3 targets for 11 yards during Saturday's 17-16 defeat against Auburn.

Impact Pendergrass was given the rock 27 total times in the Bears' season opener, a statement for how the team wants to utilize him. Pendergrass struggled a bit against the Auburn defense as he gained less than four yards per carry and didn't have a run longer than seven yards. The good news is this was likely one of his most difficult matchups of the season, so he has a chance to put up big numbers if he continues to receive this big of a workload. Next up he faces a very favorable matchup versus Prairie View A&M.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

Set for major role in 2026 Pendergrass looks to be "a major weapon" in Baylor's offense ahead of the 2026 season, according to Tyler Gillum of SI.com.

Impact Pendergrass sits at the top of Baylor's depth chart for the 2026 season, so the idea of him having a significant role after the departure of Bryson Washington shouldn't be a complete surprise. He missed the entire 2025 campaign, but he should handle steady backfield work as the Bears' RB1 in 2026 as long as he stays healthy. He should be a perfect fit next to DJ Lagway and in this offensive scheme.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 22 • Associated Press

Partaking in spring ball Pendergrass (foot) is partaking in Baylor's spring practice period, per the Baylor Lariat.

Impact Pendergrass missed all of 2025 after he suffered a season-ending foot injury in the offseason. Now, the tailback is back to full strength and is a full participant in spring practice. In 2024 in Waco, he ran for 671 yards and six touchdowns on 5.5 yards per carry.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Baylor loses RB Dawson Pendergrass to injury ahead of season opener vs. Auburn The Baylor Bears will be without a key member of their offensive backfield when they take the field against Auburn later this month.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Suffers season-ending injury Pendregrass will miss the entire 2025 season after suffering a foot injury in Saturday's scrimmage, head coach Dave Aranda told Garrett Ross of 247Sports.com.

Impact This is a huge blow for the Bears, as the 6-foot-2, 234-pound running back was expected to play a vital role in Baylor's offensive scheme as the backup of Bryson Washington. Instead, Washington will carry a bigger load in the backfield, with freshman running backs Michael Turner and Caden Knighten set to operate as backups. Pendergrass rushed for 671 yards and six touchdowns in 2024.

AUGUST 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lead back vs. Tigers Pendergrass posted 21 rushes for 63 yards and two touchdowns and caught all three targets for 26 yards during Tuesday's 44-31 loss to LSU.

Impact Pendergrass was Baylor's top halfback in the bowl game loss to LSU. His 21 carries were his highest total of the season, and he scored twice despite only averaging 3.0 yards-per-carry. After a productive sophomore campaign, Pendergrass figures to form a formidable backfield duo with Bryson Washington for Baylor in 2025.

JANUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Passes century mark in blowout Pendergrass accrued 11 rushes for 104 yards and caught their only target for 20 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 45-17 win versus Kansas.

Impact With the game well in hand, the Bears geve Pendergrass 11 touches and he made the most of them, and scored a receiving touchdown in the process. While Bryson Washington received the lion's share of carries and had a monster game, Pendergrass was also very effective. Pendergrass is talented enough to be a lead back elsewhere, so it woudn't be surprising for Pendergrass to explore other options instead of languishing behind Washington for another season.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores while playing second fiddle Pendergrass logged 11 carries for 68 yards and one touchdown and reeled in their only target for five yards during Saturday's 49-35 victory over West Virginia.

Impact Pendergrass' results were overshadowed by Washington's brilliant evening, but the Bears can send both backs out with equal confidence. The sophomore still gets worthwhile touches despite Washington's ascendence, and he's compiled 463 yards while averaging an impressive 6.2 yards per carry.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Explodes for 142 yards and a score Pendergrass tallied six rushes for 142 yards and one touchdown and reeled in 1 of 2 targets for eight yards during Saturday's 38-28 win over Oklahoma State.

Impact Pendergrass ripped off some huge runs in the win, including a 55-yard romp in the final two minutes to put the game away. After playing second fiddle to Bryson Washington last week, the 6-2 sophomore outdid his teammate by averaging a whopping 23.7 yards per run.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 69 rushing yards in loss Pendergrass totaled nine rushes for 69 yards during Saturday's 23-12 defeat against Utah.

Impact With Dominic Richardson (undisclosed) limited, Pendergrass handled most of the rushing duties and was one of Baylor's best offensive options in the loss. He'll be a part of the rotation regardless of Richardson's status, but he could have a larger role next week against Air Force if Richardson's health doesn't improve.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds paydirt in victory Pendergrass tallied 17 carries for 62 yards and one touchdown and hauled in all two targets for nine yards during Saturday's 45-3 win versus Tarleton State.

Impact Pendergrass had a solid rookie campaign for the Bears, displaying skill as a runner and receiver out of the backfield. He will likely share primary duties with Richard Reese. First-stringer Dominic Richardson did not take the field Saturday, and there's no news about his status currently.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs career-high five catches Pendergrass compiled 10 rushes for 27 yards and hauled in 5 of 7 targets for 16 yards during Saturday's 42-17 loss to TCU.

Impact Pendergrass' five catches were a career high. The true freshman has been great in the passing game with 22 catches (on 28 targets) for 178 yards and two touchdowns. He'll have his final game of the season against West Virginia next week.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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