Hollywood Smothers News, Rumors, Updates - North Carolina State Wolfpack

Texas ruins any hope of a Tide-Longhorns transfer portal trade with latest RB update With Hollywood Smothers flipping to Texas, the Crimson Tide won't be flipping another Longhorns RB commit, but could land an overlooked pote...

JANUARY 12 • BAMAHAMMER.COM

With Hollywood Smothers gone, who will be Alabama's RB in 2026? Does Alabama football have enough talent at running back without Hollywood Smothers?

JANUARY 12 • AL.COM

Texas Longhorns Receive More Major Roster News After landing commitments from Cam Coleman and Hollywood Smothers, the Texas Longhorns are retaining a major piece of the offense for next s...

JANUARY 11 • SI.COM

Hollywood Smothers flips college football transfer portal decision The college football transfer portal saw a major flip over the weekend, with NC State transfer running back Hollywood Smothers backing out o...

JANUARY 11 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Flips commitment to Texas Smothers has flipped his commitment to Texas, On3 reports.

Impact After an excellent 2025, during which Saunders logged more than 1,000 all-purpose yards for North Carolina State, he entered the NCAA's transfer portal. Initially, his commitment was to Alabama. But less than a week later, Smothers has changed colleges. On paper, Texas' 2026 offense seems stacked, including the running game. The expectation is that either him or Raleek Brown becomes RB1, with both locked as top-two options. During 2025, Smothers recorded 160 rushing attempts for 939 yards (5.9 averaged per carry) and six touchdowns.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Alabama goes Hollywood in transfer portal with top RB commitment Alabama landed a much-needed running back in NC State's Hollywood Smothers from the transfer portal on Jan. 5.

JANUARY 6 • USATODAY.COM

Headed to Tuscaloosa Smothers will transfer to Alabama, per Hayes Fawcett of On3.com.

Impact Smothers had a career year in 2025, rushing for 939 yards and six scores on 5.9 yards per carry while reeling in 37 catches for 189 yards and one touchdown. The star tailback should have two seasons of eligibility remaining, and he figures to be a lock to contribute if not start for the Crimson Tide backfield next season.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Not preparing for bowl Smothers (transfer portal) is not present for Friday's bowl game with Memphis, Noah Fleischman of On3Sports reports.

Impact As expected, all signs point to Smothers sitting out North Carolina State's last game of 2025 and focusing on the transfer portal. The running back has two years of collegiate eligibility remaining.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will enter portal Smothers will enter the transfer portal, per On3.

Impact Smothers is coming off a career year in his redshirt sophomore season with NC State. The tailback ran for 939 yards and six touchdowns, also catching 37 passes for 189 yards and one score. With two years of eligibility remaining and plenty of production to his name, Smothers should be one of the hotter running backs in the transfer portal.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shut down in Week 14 Smothers had 12 rushes for 32 yards and caught 4 of 5 targets for 13 yards during Saturday's 42-19 victory against North Carolina.

Impact Smothers struggled with his 16 touches, totaling 45 yards. After topping 100 rushing yards in four of his first six games, Smothers has gone under the 100-yard mark in five straight contests to close out the regular season. With a bowl game still to come, Smothers has rushed 160 times for 939 yards and six touchdowns while adding 37 catches for 189 yards and a touchdown as a receiver.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rebounds with solid output Smothers accrued 21 rushes for 84 yards and reeled in 3 of 4 targets for zero yards during Friday's 21-11 victory versus Florida State.

Impact Smothers finished last week's game against Miami with negative rushing yards. While the third-year tailback didn't post a gaudy stat line in Week 13, he averaged just over four yards per carry and topped 80 rushing yards for the sixth time this season. He's now caught three or more passes in seven of 10 games in 2025.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Awful outing against Miami Smothers tallied seven rushes for negative two yards and reeled in all two targets for six yards during Saturday's 41-7 loss against Miami (FL).

Impact NC State mustered up just one touchdown and totaled 23 rushing yards, and Smothers didn't do much to bolster the Wolfpack's offensive attack. Four of his carries went for negative yards, and another went for no gain. Smothers, when healthy, had been an elite producer this season, as he had rushed 120 times for 825 yards and six touchdowns over eight games before Saturday's dud. He had also added 28 catches for 170 yards.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns against Canes Smothers (undisclosed) compiled seven carries for negative two yards and hauled in all two targets for six yards during Saturday's 41-7 loss versus Miami (FL).

Impact Smothers made his return to action against Miami after missing last week's contest against Georgia Tech due to an undisclosed injury. The 5-foot-11 running back was held in check on limited touches, running for a loss of two yards on seven rushing attempts while catching a pair of passes for six yards through the air. While his numbers were obviously lacking, his return was encouraging to see. A home matchup against Florida State awaits on Friday.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Going through warmups, should play Smothers (undisclosed) is fully suited up and going through warmups ahead of Week 12 against Miami, per Noah Fleischman of On3Sports.

Impact Smothers appears primed to return to action for the Wolfpack, as does star tight end Justin Joly. That's huge news for NC State as it tries to pull off its second big upset of the season in two straight games. Smothers' return should help ignite the Wolfpack backfield, as he's been dynamic with 825 rushing yards and six scores on 6.9 yards per carry.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Officially a GTD Smothers (undisclosed) is officially a game-time decision for NC State's clash with Miami.

Impact Smothers missed last week against Georgia Tech, but the star tailback has a shot to return against the Hurricanes. However, it'll be a decision that'll come right down to the wire. Smothers has been electric this season with 825 yards and six touchdowns on 6.9 yards per carry.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Officially questionable Smothers (undisclosed) is officially listed as questionable to play Saturday against Miami.

Impact Earlier reports in the day suggested Smothers was expected to play Saturday, so while he's officially listed as questionable, it seems more likely than not that Smothers will suit up. He leads the Wolfpack with 825 rushing yards and figures to retain his role as the feature back if he's ultimately able to play.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play vs. Miami Smothers (undisclosed) is expected to play at Miami on Saturday, per Michael Clark of 247Sports.com.

Impact Smothers didn't play in the upset win over Georgia Tech, but the star tailback had a bye week to recover after that. Now, he is reportedly going to suit up and play against the Hurricanes "barring anything unforeseen," as Clark put it. Smothers has 825 rushing yards and six touchdowns on 6.9 yards per carry, with 28 catches for 170 yards and a score as well.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Officially ruled out Smothers (undisclosed) isn't playing against Georgia Tech, per Noah Fleischman of On3Sports.

Impact The star tailback wasn't spotted in warmups, so this ultimately doesn't come as a surprise. Smothers will miss his first game of the season, which means Jayden Scott should handle the majority of the work in the Wolfpack backfield, with a dash of Deandre Desinor sprinkled in there as well.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from warmups Smothers (undisclosed) wasn't spotted warming up ahead of NC State's tilt with Georgia Tech, per Noah Fleischman of On3Sports.

Impact Smothers appears to be trending in the wrong direction ahead of the Wolfpack's huge game against Georgia Tech. Redshirt freshman tailback Jayden Scott was reportedly taking first-team reps in his stead during warmups, and Scott would figure to see the lion's share of carries with a little Deandre Desinor sprinkled in as well.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Officially a GTD Smothers (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Saturday's game against Georgia Tech.

Impact Smothers was listed as questionable on NC State's initial injury report, and the team's final availability report didn't offer much more clarity. The star running back will be a game-time decision for the contest. If Smothers can't go, look for Jayden Scott to lead the Wolfpack backfield, while Coleson Fields or Darius Johnson could mix in.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Gets questionable tag Smothers is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Georgia Tech.

Impact Smothers' status is up in the air with the running back dealing with an apparent injury. He handled fewer than 10 carries for just the second time this season last week but was still effective, turning eight carries into 86 yards and a score. Jayden Scott could be in for an extended opportunity if Smothers were to miss.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

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