Jacob Newell News, Rumors, Updates - Toledo Rockets

Available against Eastern Michigan Newell (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's game against Eastern Michigan, per the MAC availability report.

Impact Newell was questionable heading into Saturday's matchup but has cleared Toledo's injury report. Through five games, the tight end has reeled in four receptions for 36 yards and one touchdown. He will serve as the backup to Sam Lee.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive against Buffalo Newell (undisclosed) did not play in Saturday's 23-8 loss to Buffalo.

Impact Newell missed his first game of the season due to an undisclosed injury. In his absence, Peyton Strickland was able to see more offensive snaps. Newell will aim to return against Eastern Michigan in Week 7.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Week 6 Newell (undisclosed) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against Buffalo.

Impact Newell has been listed as questionable as the Rockets prepare to host the Bulls in Week 6. The 6-foot-4 senior has logged four receptions for 36 yards and a touchdown across five games this fall.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first TD since 2024 Newell gathered in all three targets for 36 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 49-48 overtime victory versus Temple.

Impact In Newell's season debut for the Rockets, he was able to cross the goal line for the first time since 2024. The Akron transfer hauled in a nine-yard pass from John Alan Richter to cut the lead at the start of the second half.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Newell (undisclosed) is available for Tuesday's game against Bowling Green.

Impact Newell will return from a two-game absence to play in Akron's season finale. The tight end has appeared in just four games this season, having caught four passes on 13 targets for a total of 14 yards.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined once again Newell (undisclosed) is out for Tuesday's game against Kent State.

Impact Newell will miss a seventh game this season, and he hasn't played since Week 9. The tight end has been limited to just four catches all season long.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. UMAss Newell (undisclosed) is out for Tuesday's matchup against UMass.

Impact Newell will be sidelined for his sixth outing of the year with an unknown injury. The starting tight end will now aim to get healthy before next Tuesday's outing versus Kent State.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Saturday Newell is off the injury report ahead of Saturday's game at Buffalo.

Impact Newell, who has missed the last two games due to an undisclosed injury, will be available for Saturday's road contest. He has caught three passes (on nine targets) for 11 yards through three games, so he will look to make more of an impact in his return to the field.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Newell (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game at Ball State.

Impact Newell will miss his second straight game Saturday as he continues to deal with an undisclosed injury. His next chance to suit up is next Saturday at Buffalo.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Week 7 Newell (undisclosed) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against Miami (OH).

Impact Newell will miss yet another game this season as the result of an undisclosed injury. The 6-foot-4 redshirt junior tight end, who logged 35 receptions for 254 yards and two touchdowns last season, will miss his fourth game of the season as the Zips host the RedHawks.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out in Week 2 Newell (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game at Nebraska.

Impact Newell missed the season opener and will be out for this game as well, meaning Akron will have to find answers at the tight end position. Conner Cravaack is expected to have a bigger role with Newell sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 1 Newell (undisclosed) won't play in Week 1 against Wyoming.

Impact The tight end had a solid season in 2024, reeling in 35 catches for 254 yards and two touchdowns. Newell is expected to be the Zips' starting tight end, but Conner Cravaack should assume that role at least in the opener.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Eastern Michigan Newell is off the injury report ahead of Saturday's game versus Eastern Michigan.

Impact Newell will be available Saturday after missing the Zips' last game at Western Michigan. He has caught 27 passes (on 35 targets) for 185 yards and two touchdowns this season so his return is a nice boost for Akron.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DNP for Saturday game Newell (undisclosed) did not play during Akron's 34-24 loss Saturday at Western Michigan.

Impact Currently, Akron's next game is scheduled for Oct. 26 against Eastern Michigan. Presuming that game goes through, it will be ideal if there is an update of Newell's status at least a few days before the EMU game. But more likely, the MAC's availability report is expected to be the only source that publicly updates his injury status.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Labeled questionable Newell is questionable for Saturday's game against Western Michigan, per the MAC availability report.

Impact Newell's availability is in doubt for Saturday's contest for undisclosed reasons. The tight end has caught 27 passes for 185 yards and two scores across six games this season. If he were to miss, Conner Cravaack and Max Whisner would likely see more action.

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Snags sole touchdown in loss Newell compiled eight receptions (on 11 targets) for 44 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 30-10 defeat against Ohio.

Impact Newell saw his second touchdown against the season and Akron's only touchdown in the 20-point loss against Ohio. The sophomore tight end has yet to record a game with 50 receiving yards this season and hasn't been looked at enough in the redzone to be a consistent producer.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Punches score in win Newell compiled seven catches for 41 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-20 win against Colgate.

Impact Newell had the most receptions out of any of Akron's pass catchers, but he was more of a consistent small-catch producer. The 6-foot-4 tight end has seen plus-40 yard performances in 2 of Akron's three games this season.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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