Hinckley Ropati News, Rumors, Updates - BYU Cougars

Appeal denied Ropati (not injury related) had his appeal to the NCAA for an extra year of eligibility denied, Jay Drew of the Deseret News reports.

Impact Ropati's collegiate career is officially over after his appeal was denied last week. He tried to apply for a medical hardship waiver after sustaining multiple season-ending injuries while at BYU. With Ropati officially out of the picture, LJ Martin is expected to handle a large workload while Sione Moa and Jovesa Damuni fill in behind him.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Waiting on waiver Ropati (not injury related) is waiting on a waiver clearance from the NCAA in an attempt to play another season at BYU, Mitch Harper of KSL Sports reports.

Impact Ropati and BYU appealed to the NCAA for another year to play and are still waiting on a decision. Should Ropati receive clearance, he could slot in as a potential third option behind LJ Martin and Sione Moa after totaling 68 carries for 360 yards and a touchdown in 2024.

AUGUST 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leaving Cougars Ropati will enter the transfer portal, per Matt Zenitz of 247Sports.com.

Impact Ropati ran for 360 yards and a score with BYU in 2024. With one season of eligibility remaining, he'll look for another opportunity where he can make the most of his final year. Ropati should draw the attention of several Group of Five schools.

APRIL 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up, not expected to play Ropati (undisclosed) will be participating in pregame warmups but is not expected to play in Saturday's bowl game against Colorado, BYU announcer Greg Wrubell reports.

Impact Ropati missed the last matchup against Houston and is in danger of missing the final game of the season. The senior running back did not have the healthiest season as he missed five total games, totaling 68 carries for 360 yards and one touchdown across eight appearances during the 2024 campaign.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on depth chart Ropati (undisclosed) is not listed on the depth chart for Saturday's Alamo Bowl against Colorado, Mitch Harper of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Impact The senior running back totaled 68 carries for 360 yards and one touchdown across eight appearances this season. His absence from the depth chart for this game suggests he won't be playing in the Cougars' final game of the campaign.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Ropati will not play in Saturday's game against Houston, Mitch Harper of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Impact Ropati will miss the final game of the regular season as he tends to an undisclosed injury. The senior running back totaled 68 carries for 360 yards and one touchdown across eight appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

69 yards of total offense in loss Ropati had eight rushes for 35 yards and gathered in all two targets for 34 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 17-13 defeat versus Kansas.

Impact Ropati is the change-of-pace back behind LJ Martin, and Ropati was the only back to find the end zone via a touchdown catch. The senior is seeing more action this season, but he only has 357 yards and two touchdowns for the year.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 83 rushing yards in win Ropati had 13 rushes for 83 yards and reeled in their only target for 13 yards during Saturday's 37-24 win against UCF.

Impact Ropati shared a bit more of the load with LJ Martin un the backfield during Saturday's win.The Cougars are lucky to have two talented backs like Ropati and Martin to maintain a fresh backfield. Martin will usually come away with the bigger stat line, but Ropati gets enough touches to be relevant.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Arizona BYU's head coach Kalani Sitake said Monday that Ropati (undisclosed) will be available during BYU's game against Arizona on Oct. 12, Jay Drew of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Ropati sat out BYU's latest game despite Sitake saying the running back would be available then. Ideally for him, he is used against Arizona. Ropati logged eight carries for 32 yards (four averaged per carry) and a three-yard reception during September.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will play vs. Baylor Head coach Kalani Sitake indicated Tuesday that Ropati (undisclosed) will play in Saturday's game against Baylor, Mitch Harper of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Impact Ropati missed back-to-back games as he worked his way back from injury. The senior running back was able to practice in full during Tuesday's session and should see an expanded role in his return, especially considering starter LJ Martin (ankle) remains out.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Saturday Ropati (undisclosed) will not appear in Saturday's game against Kansas State, BYU announcer Greg Wrubell reports.

Impact Ropati will miss his second-consecutive game with an undisclosed injury as the Cougars take on the Wildcats. The 5-foot-9 senior, along with starting running back LJ Martin (ankle), are both inactive, leading BYU likely reliant upon some mix of Miles Davis, Enoch Nawahine and Pokaiaua Haunga in the contest.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful to play Ropati (undisclosed) is being listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against Kansas State, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Ropati seems like a longshot to play Saturday after missing last week's game against Wyoming as well. Both he and teammate LJ Martin (ankle) are not expected to go, leaving Miles Davis as the frontrunner to receive the most carries out of the backfield.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could see the field Saturday Ropati (undisclosed) has a "chance" to play this week according to head coach Kalani Sitake, per Jay Drew of The Salt Lake Tribune.

Impact Ropati, like his backfield mate LJ Martin, missed the Cougars' Week 3 tilt with Wyoming. He's been a vital part of this running back room when healthy, however, as he's logged 21 carries for 89 yards and a score through the two games he played. It's still unclear what exactly is limiting Ropati, but it's a positive sign that his head coach hasn't completely closed the door on a possible return in Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick indicated Wednesday that Ropati (undisclosed) will not play in Saturday's matchup against Wyoming, Jay Drew of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Ropati was deemed doubtful early in the week and is now set to miss this week's matchup along with fellow running back LJ Martin. The senior will work on being ready for next week's contest against Kansas State. Miles Davis should lead the backfield in their absence.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Week 3 Ropati is considered doubtful for BYU's Week 3 matchup with Wyoming, Mitch Harper of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Impact Ropati's injury could have a sizable effect on this backfield, as starter LJ Martin is also considered doubtful headed into the week. Thus, it's feasible that BYU could be without its top two backs against the Cowboys. In such a scenario, that would leave Miles Davis as the lead back for the Cougars. On the young season, Ropati has tallied 20 carries for 89 yards and a score.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Week 3 Ropati is considered doubtful for BYU's Week 3 matchup with Wyoming, Mitch Harper of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shares load in backfield Ropati posted 13 rushes for 57 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 41-13 victory over Southern Illinois.

Impact A knee injury thwarted Ropati's 2023 campaign, but he made a full recovery in the offseason. Although he is slated to be the top running back, he share the snaps evenly wit LJ Martin. The lopsided win may be the reason for Martin's increased involvement in the game, but it's reasonable to assume Ropati will get the first crack at carries on a weekly basis.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting RB role Ropati will be the starting running back in Saturday's game against Southern Illinois, Mitch Harper of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Impact Ropati was the leading candidate to start at running back in camp, and that will remain the case for the season opener. LJ Martin is going through warmups and appears to be the second option at running back, but Ropati is expected to handle most of the carries.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Favored to be RB1 for opener Ropati is favored to be BYU's primary option at running back when the team hosts Southern Illinois on Aug. 31, Jeff Hansen of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Despite the fact that LJ Martin (shoulder) is BYU's most proven option at running back, his recent injury has cast doubts about him being available on Aug. 31. If he is not, the Cougars' best options are Ropati and Miles Davis. Though both are expected to split carries then if Martin sits out, Ropati is projected to get more carries than Davis, citing his effectiveness when healthy.

AUGUST 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Ropati (knee) was cleared to return to practice, Mitch Harper of KSL Sports reports.

Impact Ropati missed all of the 2023 season after suffering a knee injury early in camp. The senior running back figures to split carries with Miles Davis behind LJ Martin in Provo. Ropati rushed for 189 yards and a touchdown on 36 carries in 2022.

MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

BYU RB Hinckley Ropati Ruled Out for the Season Due to Injury Ropati will not be available for the Cougars this season

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

BYU's Hinckley Ropati rushes 43 yards up the middle for the Cougars touchdown

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

How Hinckley Ropati went from BYU's fifth-string running back to beating Boise State BYU’s running back had 110 all-purpose yards in must-win game on the road

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • SLTRIB.COM

Participating in camp Ropati (undisclosed) is participating in fall camp, KSL.com reports.

Impact Ropati is coming off missing the 2020 season due to an undisclosed injury. The good news is that he is back and ready to challenge for carries in the backfield. Mles Davis and Mason Fakahua are other backs he will be battling with throughout camp.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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BYU's Hinckley Ropati rushes 43 yards up the middle for the Cougars touchdown