Ismael Smith Flores News, Rumors, Updates - UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros | FOX Sports

Signs with ECU Flores will transfer to East Carolina, he announced on his personal X account.

Impact Flores started his collegiate career with Nebraska, but didn't log any stats as a Cornhusker. He transferred to UTRGV for 2025, and logged 20 catches for 244 yards and six touchdowns. Now, he'll find his way back to FBS football with East Carolina, where he should still have three seasons of eligibility remaining.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

UT Rio Grande Valley beats East Texas A&M 33-14 in Southland Conference regular-season finale

Eddie Lee Marburger throws two touchdown passes as UT Rio Grande Valley beats East Texas A&M 33-14 in a Southland Conference regular-season finale

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Nate Denney's 120 yards rushing and 2 TDs help UTRGV beat Nicholls 28-21

Nate Denney had 120 yards rushing and two touchdowns on 25 carries, Eddie Lee Marburger threw two touchdown passes, and UT Rio Grande Valley beat Nicholls 28-21

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Marburger throws 6 TD passes, runs for another as UT Rio Grande Valley routs Incarnate Word 56-28

Eddie Lee Marburger throws a career-high six touchdown passes and runs for another score as UT Rio Grande Valley secures a 56-28 victory over Incarnate Word on Saturday night

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Marburger's three touchdowns lift UT Rio Grande Valley past Houston Christian 27–7

Eddie Lee Marburger accounted for three touchdowns as UT Rio Grande Valley shut down Houston Christian 27–7 on Saturday night

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Marburger throws 5 TDs, leads UTRGV to 66-0 win over Sul Ross State in Vaqueros' first football game

Eddie Lee Marburger threw for five touchdowns and UTRGV won its first football game beating Division II Sul Ross State 66-0 in a season opener for both teams

AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press