DJ Giddens News, Rumors, Updates - Kansas State Wildcats

Double-digit carries in every game Giddens logged 14 rushes for 72 yards and reeled in 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 29-21 defeat to Iowa State.

Impact Giddens continued his run as the team's workhorse back with double-digit carries in every game during the 2024 regular season. He posted back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons and was arguably Kansas State's best offensive player. He'll look to finish a strong year in the team's bowl game.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Goes over century mark once again Giddens tallied 15 rushes for 143 yards and two touchdowns and hauled in 3 of 4 targets for 39 yards during Saturday's 41-15 win versus Cincinnati.

Impact Giddens logged his seventh 100-yard rushing performance of the season and score multiple touchdowns for just the second time this year. The junior is having the best season of his career with high marks in yards (1,271) and yards per carry (6.7). He'll have an excellent opportunity to add to those totals when Kansas State ends the regular season at Iowa State.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

DJ Giddens runs for 143 yards, 2 touchdowns to lead Kansas State over Cincinnati 41-15

DJ Giddens rushed for 143 yards, on just 15 carries, with two touchdowns, as Kansas State defeated Cincinnati 41-15

NOVEMBER 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs sixth 100-yard rushing game Giddens accrued 14 rushes for 133 yards and hauled in 1 of 2 targets for six yards during Saturday's 24-14 defeat versus Arizona State.

Impact Giddens logged his sixth 100-yard rushing game of the season. While doing so, he also eclipsed 1,000 yards rushing for the year and has done so in back-to-back seasons. The versatile back really can do it all as he also has at least one catch in six straight games. His fantasy output could have been even better, but it was QB Avery Johnson and teammate Joe Jackson who recorded the two rushing scores versus the Sun Devils. Giddens remains a must start option against Cincinnati next week.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Season-low output at Houston Giddens totaled 17 rushes for 50 yards and one touchdown while catching 5 of 7 targets for 16 yards during Saturday's 24-19 loss versus Houston.

Impact Giddens' 2.9 yards per carry and 50 rushing yards were season-low outputs. Kansas State's offensive line struggled to make room for the run-game against Houston. The typically productive running back is just five yards shy of his second consecutive 1,000-yard rushing season. He'll reach that milestone when the team plays Arizona State in Week 12 after a bye week.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Records fifth 100-yard rushing game Giddens accrued 18 rushes for 102 yards and gathered in 1 of 2 targets for 15 yards during Saturday's 29-27 victory over Kansas.

Impact Giddens may have not had a touchdown against the Jayhawks; however, he was able to record his fifth 100-yard rushing effort of the season. He's just 55 yards shy of stacking up back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons at Kansas State. It's almost a certainty that he'll reach that milestone against Houston next week.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Two TD against stacked boxes Giddens posted 19 rushes for 57 yards and two touchdowns and caught 1 of 2 targets for 53 yards during Saturday's 45-18 victory against West Virginia.

Impact Giddens had a successful fantasy performance despite facing stacked boxes from West Virginia for the majority of the game. Dual-threat QB Avery Johnson had zero rushing attempts and threw three touchdown passes. Although Giddens had a season-low 3.0 yards per carry, he was able to total 110 yards with an impressive 53-yard reception. Giddens is one of the best running backs in the conference and should push for a 100-yard rushing performance against Kansas next week.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

No. 17 Kansas State Wildcats vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Highlights | FOX College Football

OCTOBER 20 • FOX SPORTS

Totals 220 yards against Colorado Giddens accrued 25 carries for 182 yards and reeled in 2 of 3 targets for 38 yards during Saturday's 31-28 victory against Colorado.

Impact Giddens has been an absolute beast over his last two games with a combined 40 carries for 369 yards to go along with three catches for 60 yards. He became the first player to rush over 100 yards on Colorado this season. He's Kansas State's best offensive weapon and he should get plenty of opportunities at West Virginia next week.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

K-State RB is the Star of the Show in Recent Games KState running back, DJ Giddens has been dominating this season so far. Racking up 51 carries for 366 yards Giddens is proving to be a star,...

OCTOBER 2 • SI.COM

Rumbles for season-high output Giddens notched 15 carries for 187 yards and one touchdown and caught 1 of 2 targets for 22 yards during Saturday's 42-20 win over Oklahoma State.

Impact Giddens racked up a season-high 187 rushing yards as the junior was running mad against the Cowboys. QB Avery Johnson also had a huge day with five total touchdowns, including a pair of scores on the ground. Giddens has nine career 100-yard rushing performances for Kansas State. The Wildcats are on a bye next week before playing Colorado in a game where Giddens will be an excellent fantasy play.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Lost fumble in tough loss Giddens had 19 carries for 93 yards during Saturday's 38-9 loss against Brigham Young.

Impact Giddens received his normal workload, however, Kansas State failed to score a touchdown in a game for the first time since 2020. The junior back also recorded a lost fumble, the first of his career in 30 games. Nothing went right for the Wildcats who are 0-4 in Provo, Utah. Giddens continues to be a solid fantasy option and should be started against Oklahoma State next week.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Adds first rushing TD in 2024 Giddens compiled 17 carries for 86 yards and one touchdown and reeled in 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Friday's 31-7 victory over Arizona.

Impact Giddens failed to reach the century mark for the first time this season, however, he was able to record his first rushing touchdown. Kansas State's offensive line dominated Arizona as QB Avery Johnson rushed for 110 yards on 17 carries. Giddens is averaging 16.3 rushing attempts and 3.7 targets per game which is plenty of volume to depend on for fantasy purposes. He'll look to get back to racking up 100-yard rushing performances when Kansas State plays at BYU next week.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Records sixth straight over 100 Giddens logged 19 carries for 114 yards and gathered in 4 of 6 targets for 63 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-27 win against Tulane.

Impact Giddens has rushed for over 100 yards in six straight games. He's arguably Kansas State's best offensive weapon and is currently averaging a career-best 7.4 yards per carry this season. The junior back has also been active in the passing game this year with seven grabs (on 10 targets) for 69 yards and a touchdown. Giddens is an extremely strong play against Arizona on Friday Night next week.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Records sixth straight over 100 Giddens logged 19 carries for 114 yards and gathered in 4 of 6 targets for 63 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-27 win against Tulane.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Opens up with 100-yard game Giddens compiled 13 carries for 124 yards and reeled in 3 of 4 targets for six yards during Saturday's 41-6 victory over Tennessee-Martin.

Impact Giddens started off the new year exactly where he left the 2023 season as he recorded his fifth straight 100-yard rushing performance. The junior dominated the Skyhawks at 9.5 yards per carry, most of that production coming in the second half of the big win. Giddens received the bulk of the carries in the game and appears to be Kansas State's primary running back. Kansas State will play at Tulane next week.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Back-to-back 100-yard games Giddens compiled 21 rushes for 102 yards and one touchdown and hauled in 2 of 4 targets for four yards during Saturday's 31-27 victory over Kansas.

Impact Giddens logged his second consecutive 100-yard rushing game and his fourth of the season. The sophomore is having a breakout year with 164 carries for 961 yards and eight touchdowns. There's a great chance he can have a 1,000-yard rushing season when Kansas State plays Iowa State in their regular season finale.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team with 121 yards Giddens accrued 13 carries for 96 yards and two touchdowns and reeled in both of his targets for 25 yards during Saturday's 41-0 win over Houston.

Impact Giddens led the team with 121 total yards and has been a force in the backfield alongside with Treshaun Ward. Both Giddens and Ward have fantasy relevance as Kansas State revolves their offense around the run-game. Expect both players to get plenty of touches at Texas next week.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adds two touchdowns in win Giddens tallied nine carries for 85 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 41-3 win against TCU. He also corralled both of his targets for 75 yards and a touchdown.

Impact Giddens added a touchdown of both the rushing and catching variety against the Horned Frogs. He's been quite dynamic during the 2023 season despite sharing the workload with Treshaun Ward. With Kansas State's offensive line dominating and the team utilizing two quarterbacks over the last few weeks, Giddens is worth a look for fantasy squads in need of a running back. Kansas State will play Houston next week.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DJ Giddens' big game leads Kansas State past UCF DJ Giddens rushed for 207 yards and four touchdowns as Kansas State defeated UCF 44-31 in the Big 12 Conference opener for both clubs Saturd...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Giddens runs for 207 yards, leads Kansas State in 44-31 win over UCF in Knights' Big 12 debut

DJ Giddens ran for a career-high 207 yards and four touchdowns and Kansas State beat UCF 44-31 in the Big 12 debut for the Knights

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No spring contact Giddens will not undergo any contact this spring, according to Kellis Robinett of The Wichita Eagle.

Impact Kansas State's head coach Chris Klieman announced both Giddens and Treshaun Ward will not undergo any contact this spring. That means KSU's backup running backs, players like Jordan Schippers and Anthony Frias, will have a chance to shine instead.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'We can't wait to see what he turns into': DJ Giddens showing potential as K-State RB Not long ago, DJ Giddens was a lightly recruited high school running back out of Junction City. Now he is carving out a meaningful role with...

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

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DJ Giddens runs for 143 yards, 2 touchdowns to lead Kansas State over Cincinnati 41-15

No. 17 Kansas State Wildcats vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Highlights | FOX College Football

Giddens runs for 207 yards, leads Kansas State in 44-31 win over UCF in Knights' Big 12 debut