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AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

Returns to team drills Jones (undisclosed) returned to team drills Saturday, Evan Flood of On3.com reports.

Impact The 2025 Badgers' fall camp recently underwent its last scrimmage, and it included Jones at running back. Until they begin their regular season, he will focus on overtaking Darrion Dupree and Cade Yacamelli to become Wisconsin's primary rusher.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Missed team reps Friday Jones (undisclosed) missed out on team reps Friday, Evan Flood of On3.com reports.

Impact Jones looks to be battling an unknown injury with under two weeks until Wisconsin's season opener against Miami-Ohio. The 6-foot ball carrier's sidelining could be precautionary, but he should still be monitored ahead of the season start.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Poised to be lead rusher Jones is expected to be the starting running back for the 2025 campaign, Colten Bartholomew of BadgerExtra.com reports.

Impact Although Jones is currently the favorite to start for the position, it is still expected the more versatile backs, Darrion Dupree and Cade Yacamelli, get to see their share of work in the passing game. The redshirt freshman will sure surpass his totals from last year after totaling 16 carries for 88 yards across three appearances.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 8 • SI.COM

Stands out on first day of camp Jones stood out during Wisconsin's first day of fall camp, Nick Osen of 247Sports reports.

Impact In a competition for reps against Darrion Dupree and Cade Yacamelli, Jones would find it imperative to stand out among Wisconsin's backfield. The redshirt freshman is already doing that, making positive strides to ensure his 2025 season is an improvement. Jones' 2024 includes less than 100 rushing yards and zero touchdowns.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 22 • Associated Press

Making case for backfield reps Jones remains in competition with Darrion Dupree and Cade Yacamelli for repsin the backfield but has begun to separate himself from the pack, Cameron Wilhorn of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Jones didn't see a ton of reps as a true freshman last season, racking up only 16 carries for 88 yards in his three appearances while falling behind Tawee Walker and Darrion Dupree in the pecking order. However, a new regime took over the offense this offseason in Jeff Grimes, and Jones seems to be making a strong impression during spring camp. It's quite possible the combination of Jones, Dupree and Yacamelli form some sort of backfield committee, but Jones seems to be making a case in an offensive scheme that saw Devin Neal rush 219 times for 1,266 yards and 16 touchdowns a season ago at Kansas.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Works in during blowout win Jones had seven carries for 65 yards during Saturday's 52-6 victory over Purdue.

Impact Jones worked during the fourth quarter of this massive second-half performance for the Badgers' offense. He also logged a team-long 47-yard carry to set up a final 26-yard field goal. The Maryland native tied with fellow true freshman Darrion Dupree for the second-most carries behind fifth-year senior Tawee Walker (19). After previous co-starter Chez Mellusi left the program this week to focus on rehabbing from lingering injuries, Ituka will likely slot in as RB3 or RB4 moving forward.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE