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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

Two rushing scores on 11 touches Pendergrass compiled eight carries for 37 yards and two touchdowns and reeled in 3 of 4 targets for 39 yards during Saturday's 30-18 defeat versus Iowa State.

Impact Pendergrass has shown flashes of exciting play all season long. He was able to notch his third and fourth touchdown of the year on a mere 11 total touches. Until he can show more sustained volume, it's hard to recommend him for fantasy purposes at this time. When he does develop a more consistent role, he will be a great fantasy option. Baylor will play Houston next week.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE