JADEN NIXON NEWS

Committing to UCF Nixon has committed to play for UCF for the 2025 season, per the team's official X account.

Impact Nixon will join the Knights following a single season with Western Michigan. The redshirt junior running back enjoyed a breakout season with the Broncos in 2024, running for 921 yards and 12 touchdowns while adding 10 catches for 77 yards through the air. He will retain a single year of eligibility with UCF.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Enters transfer portal Nixon entered the transfer portal Sunday, per Pete Nakos of On3.com.

Impact Nixon will look for a new program to join after spending one season at Western Michigan. He has rushed for 1421 yards and 14 touchdowns on 253 carries across his four-year career and has one season of eligibility remaining.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Posts 48 total yards in defeat Nixon compiled 11 rushes for 45 yards and hauled in their only target for three yards during Saturday's 30-23 loss against South Alabama.

Impact Nixon outperformed starter Jalen Buckley as both running backs were held in check by the Jaguars on Saturday. The 5-foot-10 redshirt junior handled 143 carries for 921 yards and 12 touchdowns this season, adding on 10 receptions for 77 yards through the air.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Negative yards in win Nixon had three carries for negative four yards during Saturday's 26-18 win against Eastern Michigan.

Impact Nixon seemed to pop down to RB3 in the recent weeks as he had just three carries compared to 19 carries for both Jalen Buckley and Zahir Abdus-Salaam in the win over the Eagles. Nixon's low amount of usage plagued the end of his season, though he did have some huge games this year. The junior running back ended the campaign with 132 rushes for 876 yards and 12 touchdowns.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nine yards against CMU Nixon accrued six carries for nine yards and hauled in 1 of 2 targets for three yards during Tuesday's 16-14 defeat against Central Michigan.

Impact Nixon has seen his role diminish recently, with just 13 attempts for 33 yards in the last two weeks. This could change in the Broncos' possibly last game of the year against Eastern Michigan, but it seems like WMU's staff is favoring runner Jalen Buckley in this late-season time.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

24 yards in loss Nixon recorded seven carries for 24 yards and reeled in their only target for 10 yards during Tuesday's 31-13 loss against Bowling Green.

Impact Nixon wasn't a huge part of the Broncos' rushing game in the loss, taking a backseat role to Jalen Buckley. Although, this could have been due to the nature of the blowout, meaning Nixon could still return to high-output performances in the final weeks of the regular season.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two touchdowns in loss to Huskies Nixon accrued 12 rushes for 95 yards and two touchdowns and reeled in his only target for eight yards during Wednesday's 42-28 loss to Northern Illinois.

Impact Nixon has been extremely dominant on the ground this season, especially against conference opponents. Although the game ended in a blowout loss, the 5-foot-10 ball carrier started out the matchup with a 66-yard touchdown run and punched in another later in the second quarter. He has been relied on heavily as the Broncos leading back so far this season, and his output should not change as the team takes on Bowling Green next Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

135 rushing yards vs. Kent State Nixon totaled eight rushes for 135 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 52-21 win over Kent State.

Impact Nixon put together a huge day off of just eight rushes, piecing together his second-straight game with 100 or more rushing yards. The upperclassman running back has taken full command over the backfield of the 4-0 conference record-holding Broncos, and he has amassed 752 rushing yards for 10 touchdowns this year.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three TDs in close victory Nixon had 14 rushes for 112 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 48-41 victory over Buffalo.

Impact Nixon returned to being the high-producing ground pounder that he's been since Week 3, with his second three-touchdown performance of the year. The 5-foot-10 ball carrier scored a touchdown in the second, third and fourth quarter against Buffalo, and he now has 100 rushing yards or more in four of his last five games.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Huge drop-off in win Nixon compiled 14 carries for 21 yards during Saturday's 34-24 win over Akron.

Impact Nixon still had the most carries for the Broncos' backfield, but he wasn't able to do much with them, averaging less than two yards per carry. The upperclassman running back should still be the main running back for Western Michigan in the coming weeks, but he may not have as big of a share as he did earlier in the year as conference play heightens.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Huge drop-off in win Nixon compiled 14 carries for 21 yards during Saturday's 34-24 win over Akron.

Impact Nixon still had the most carries for the Broncos' backfield, but he wasn't able to do much with them, averaging less than two yards per carry. The upperclassman running back should still be the main running back for Western Michigan in the coming weeks, but he may not have as big of a share as he did earlier in the year as conference play heightens.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hat-trick performance vs. Cardinals Nixon notched 14 rushes for 124 yards and three touchdowns and gathered in their only target for six yards during Saturday's 45-42 victory against Ball State.

Impact Nixon has just about established himself as the clear cut RB1 at this point in the season. He now has 459 rushing yards and six touchdowns in the past three games, and has out-carried the Broncos' other running backs in those three games as well. He has popped out as a solid fantasy performer and should continue to do so in the coming weeks as long as he continues to be utilized.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Amazing on ground in close game Nixon had 23 carries for 146 yards and one touchdown and reeled in 1 of 2 targets for four yards during Saturday's 27-20 defeat to Marshall.

Impact Nixon has been utilized heavily in the recent weeks with Western Michigan relying so heavily on the run game. The junior running back is being utilized in a committee currently, but he should continue to get the rock at high levels no matter who the team plays as the year progresses.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dominates vs. Bethune Nixon logged 17 rushes for 189 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 59-31 victory versus Bethune-Cookman.

Impact With Jalen Buckley (undisclosed) sidelined, Nixon was used alongside Zahir Abdus-Salaam in the Broncos' high-scoring victory, showcasing that the two can both produce high stats in tandem. Nixon may not get the same opportunities when Buckley returns, but Western Michigan's reliance on a strong run game could keep him relevant even in a committee.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Part of Western Michigan's roster Nixon is listed as part of Western Michigan's 2024 roster.

Impact Ideally for Nixon, remaining in the FBS but transferring out of a Power Five conference will help him improve his statistical output. Between 2021 and 2023, he was able to log at least 100 rushing yards and one touchdown each year. While enrolled at Western Michigan, Nixon is expected to compete against Marion Lukes and Myles Bailey for carries.

JULY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with personal matters Head coach Mike Grundy indicated Monday that Nixon missed the Big 12 Championship due to personal reasons, McClain Baxley of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Grundy also mentioned that he hopes to have Nixon back around the team soon. The redshirt sophomore has totaled 50 carries for 197 yards and one touchdown this season for Oklahoma State. More news regarding his available for the bowl game should surface as the week progresses.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records first kickoff TD Nixon returned a kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown in Saturday's 36-25 win at Baylor.

Impact Despite not recording any rushing carries for the first time this season, Nixon was able to find the end-zone with a 98-yard return touchdown, the first of his career. Oklahoma State will play Texas Tech next week.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE