Duncan Brune News, Rumors, Updates - Ohio Bobcats

Expected to be 1-2 punch with Rosa Brune is expected to form a 1-2 punch in Ohio's backfield with Victor Rosa, per WOUB Public Media.

Impact Brune ran for 585 yards and eight touchdowns last fall for the Bobcats on 4.9 yards per carry. Now, the rising junior tailback should have every opportunity to top that, but he'll share the backfield with Rosa, who's no slouch himself; he has over 1,200 career rushing yards with UConn.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to Bobcats Brune will run it back with Ohio for his junior season, per the program's official roster.

Impact Brune was a steady part of the Bobcats' backfield in 2025, logging 120 carries for 585 yards and eight touchdowns, catching five passes for 57 yards as well. The tailback initially elected to enter the transfer portal, but he'll run it back with Ohio in 2026 and should be a big factor in their backfield.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting transfer portal Brune plans to enter the transfer portal, per Chris Hummer of 247Sports.com.

Impact Brune will leave the Bobcats after a two-year career with the program. The sophomore running back saw a notable uptick in usage during the 2025 season, recording 120 rushes for 585 yards and eight touchdowns. He'll have two years of eligibility to use wherever he ends up.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Punches in two TDs in win Brune logged 14 rushes for 84 yards and two touchdowns during Tuesday's 42-14 victory against Massachusetts.

Impact Brune saw an increase in usage due to the nature of the blowout, and he capitalized on his opportunities. The supplementary running back logged his third game of the season with two or more touchdowns, and he did so with fewer carries than in the other two showings. He'll look to stay involved next week as the Bobcats travel to Buffalo.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bangura's career-high 196 yards rushing powers Ohio to 42-14 win over UMass

Sieh Bangura dashed for a career-high 196 yards rushing and scored two touchdowns, and Ohio took down UMass 42-14 on Tuesday night

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Logs best game of season Brune posted 16 carries for 126 yards and two touchdowns and reeled in their only target for 10 yards during Saturday's 48-21 win over Northern Illinois.

Impact Brune benefitted from the nature of the blowout over the Huskies, tying his season-high 16 carries, surpassing the century mark on the ground and finding the end zone twice. The sophomore rusher likely won't be utilized at this capacity moving forward, but he could still could command a decent amount of carries moving forward.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs best game of season Brune posted 16 carries for 126 yards and two touchdowns and reeled in their only target for 10 yards during Saturday's 48-21 win over Northern Illinois.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bangura, Brune combine for 5 TDs, 272 yards as ground game drives Ohio past Northern Illinois 48-21

Sieh Bangura rushed for 147 yards and three touchdowns and Duncan Brune rushed for 126 yards and two touchdowns to lead a dominant rushing effort for Ohio in a 48-21 win over North...

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Hat trick over Bulldgos Brune accrued 16 carries for 88 yards and three touchdowns and reeled in their only target for 32 yards during Saturday's 52-35 victory over Gardner-Webb.

Impact The RB2 was a force in the blowout win over the Bulldogs, and he also joined starter Sieh Bangura as a rusher with three touchdowns. Brune definitely benefitted from the nature of the blowout, so it's unknown what is usage will be against Bowling Green this upcoming Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hat trick over Bulldgos Brune accrued 16 carries for 88 yards and three touchdowns and reeled in their only target for 32 yards during Saturday's 52-35 victory over Gardner-Webb.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bangura, Brune rush for 3 TDs each and Ohio takes control in 52-35 win over FCS Gardner-Webb

Sieh Bangura ran for 123 yards and he and Duncan Brune each ran for three touchdowns and Ohio took control in the second quarter for a 52-35 win over FCS-member Gardner-Webb

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Co-starter for Week 1 Brune is listed as a co-starter for the Bobcats' upcoming game Thursday at Rutgers, Grant Kiefer of WOUB Sports reports.

Impact For the 2025 Bobcats' first game, their depth chart's running backs include co-starters -- Brune and Sieh Bangura. Even though the latter is expected to log more carries, the former still has a solid background. Brune's 2024 season includes 26 carries for 84 yards and one touchdown.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Records eight carries Brune (undisclosed) logged eight rushes for 28 yards during Ohio's 41-0 win Wednesday at Kent.

Impact Even though Brune's injury status was questionable before Wednesday, he finished with his career high in carries. The 28 yards were his best since he logged 33 at Kentucky in Week 4. Brune is just 20 yards short of reaching triple digits in that category, an accomplishment that could cap off a decent first year for the true freshman.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable Brune (undisclosed) has been deemed questionable for Ohio's tilt with Kent State.

Impact The true freshman tailback has seen a handful of carries in his first season of college football, tallying 15 attempts for 52 yards and a score. He likely wouldn't be a huge loss for the Bobcats considering his role as a rotational back.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Six carries for 33 yards Brune (undisclosed) had six carries for 33 yards during Saturday's 41-6 defeat against Kentucky.

Impact Brune logged his first carries as a collegiate athlete, something he will look to do more of this season. But with Nolan McCormick (undisclosed) possibly returning and Brune still being a freshman, chances are looking more slim than they are plentiful.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable for Saturday Brune is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Kentucky.

Impact Brune has received snaps in every game so far this season but has yet to touch the football. It's unclear what's potentially affecting his availability for Saturday, but it shouldn't have a large effect on fantasy outcomes.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Bangura's career-high 196 yards rushing powers Ohio to 42-14 win over UMass

Bangura, Brune combine for 5 TDs, 272 yards as ground game drives Ohio past Northern Illinois 48-21

Bangura, Brune rush for 3 TDs each and Ohio takes control in 52-35 win over FCS Gardner-Webb