Ja'Kobi Jackson News, Rumors, Updates - Ohio State Buckeyes

Undergoes foot surgery Jackson underwent surgery for a Lisfranc injury in his foot and hopes to return in time for Ohio State's rivalry game against Michigan, Dan Hope of Eleven Warriors reports.

Impact Jackson had recently been ruled out due to an undisclosed injury, and now it's clear that he'll miss some time due to a severe foot injury. The recovery timeline puts him on track to return toward the end of November. This is a huge loss for the Buckeyes' backfield, and it means Isaiah West and Legend Bey will be in line for more playing time going forward.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 7 Jackson (undisclosed) is listed as out prior to Saturday's matchup against Indiana.

Impact Jackson will miss his first game of the season against the Hoosiers on Saturday due to an undisclosed injury. The Florida transfer has 59 carries for 354 yards and six touchdowns this season.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Compiles 86 yards of total offense Jackson accrued 14 carries for 76 yards and caught all two targets for eight yards during Saturday's 45-16 win against Maryland.

Impact Although Jackson fell behind Bo Jackson with nine fewer carries, he still delivered a solid performance as Ohio State's second running back. The two Jacksons have recorded similar numbers of snaps over the past few weeks, but the gap was more noticeable in the blowout win.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Day praises Ohio State's improved run game and run defense, but special teams needs work

Ohio State coach Ryan Day says he was pleased with how the Buckeyes ran the ball and stopped the run in their win at Iowa

OCTOBER 6 • Associated Press

Rumbles for score in win Jackson totaled 14 carries for 72 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-14 win over Iowa.

Impact Jackson is a bruising north-south runner and is preferred over Bo Jakckon as the goal-line option, but he showed this week that he's equally capable as the go-to guy at several stages of a drive. The split with Bo Jackson was almost even against Iowa, and it's reasonable to expect more of the same against Maryland next week.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremiah Smith Enjoys Historic Day: 4 Takeaways From Ohio State's Win Over Iowa

FOX Sports' Laken Litman offers up four takeaways from Ohio State's impressive 31-14 win over No. 14 Iowa.

OCTOBER 4 • FOX SPORTS

Jeremiah Smith Enjoys Historic Day: 4 Takeaways From Ohio State's Win Over Iowa

Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith lead No. 5 Ohio State past No. 14 Iowa, 31-14

Julian Sayin threw for 324 yards and three touchdowns, two to Jeremiah Smith, and No. 5 Ohio State beat No. 14 Iowa 31-14 on Saturday

OCTOBER 3 • Associated Press

Finds end zone in decisive win Jackson had 10 carries for 56 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 42-19 victory versus Illinois.

Impact The impending margin of victory gave both Jacksons ample opportunities in the backfield, as Jackson logged a total similar to teammate Bo Jackson in the blowout. The Florida transfer has logged 206 yards and five touchdowns this season and is a perfect change-of-pace option for the Buckeyes.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

No. 7 Ohio State still looking to clean things up going into Big Ten opener against Illinois

Ohio State coach Ryan Day is focused on improving his team's offense as it hosts Illinois to open Big Ten Conference play

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Ohio State's Ja'Kobi Jackson emerges as surprise option in backfield

Ja’Kobi Jackson is making an impact at Ohio State, despite arriving without much fanfare in January

SEPTEMBER 22 • Associated Press

Romps for two scores in blowout Jackson had eight carries for 47 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 59-3 victory versus Kent State.

Impact The blowout scenario yielded several opportunities for both Jacksons to thrive, and Ja'Kobi Jackson found the end zone more often than any other player. Bo Jackson is the lead rusher, but Ja'Kobi Jackson is still getting a respectable share of carries, with 21 carries for 150 yards and four touchdowns through three games.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Kent State Golden Flashes vs No. 6 Ohio State Buckeyes Highlights 🏈 FOX College Football

SEPTEMBER 19 • FOX SPORTS

Smith sets Ohio State career receiving mark as 6th-ranked Buckeyes roll past Kent State 59-3

Jeremiah Smith became Ohio State’s career receiving yardage leader, Ja’Kobi Jackson scored twice and the sixth-ranked Buckeyes rolled to a 59-3 victory over Kent State Saturday

SEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Ja'Kobi Jackson rushes for 11-yard TD, giving Ohio State early lead over Kent State

SEPTEMBER 19 • FOX SPORTS

Finds end zone in defeat Jackson accrued five rushes for 20 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-23 loss against Texas.

Impact Bo Jackson was the unquestioned captain of the running room against Texas, but Jackson, who impressed during Ohio State's opener, had some touches and made the most of them. The Florida transfer has an excellent opportunity for more touches against Kent next week.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Ball State Cardinals vs No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes Highlights 🏈 FOX College Football

SEPTEMBER 5 • FOX SPORTS

Smith and Sayin help No. 1 Ohio State prepare for Texas with 56-3 rout of Ball State

Jeremiah Smith had two highlight reel-worthy touchdown catches, Julian Sayin passed for 320 yards and three touchdowns, and top-ranked Ohio State tuned up for next week’s matchup a...

SEPTEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Ja'Kobi Jackson rushes for 49-yard TD to extend Ohio State's lead over Ball State

SEPTEMBER 5 • FOX SPORTS

Pops for 83 yards and a touchdown Jackson accrued eight carries for 83 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 56-3 victory over Ball State.

Impact Jackson and Bo Jackson split the duties at running back during the win, and both backs scored on long breakaway runs. There appears to be plenty of work for both backs to excel, but the snap share may tilt one way or the other depending on the hot hand moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Works with first-team Saturday Jackson was working with the first-team offense during the Buckeyes' Saturday practice, Adam King of 10TV reports.

Impact Jackson transferred to Ohio State this past offseason following a shortened 2025 campaign with Florida due to an undisclosed injury. The Buckeyes' coaching staff appears to still be evaluating options in the backfield, since the running back rotated reps with Isaiah West and Legend Bey. When healthy during the 2024 season, he saw a solid workload, rushing for 509 yards and seven touchdowns on 95 carries as part of Florida's three-headed backfield. With plenty of fall camp remaining, Jackson could be a name to watch in a competitive Buckeye backfield.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Lands with Ohio State Jackson will transfer to Ohio State, per Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com.

Impact Jackson was productive in 2024 with Florida, rushing for 509 yards and seven touchdowns on 5.7 yards per carry. This past fall, however, his role was extremely limited, as he totaled just 98 rushing yards on 27 carries. The tailback, who has one more year of eligibility remaining, will now take his talents to Columbus, where he'll likely back up Bo Jackson in 2026.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Entering transfer portal Jackson is entering the transfer portal, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Jackson mixed in the action over the first four games of the season but did not play the rest of the year due to injury, preserving a redshirt for the senior back. In a full season in 2024, he rushed the ball 95 times for 509 yards and seven scores, showing the talent he has when given the opportunity. Jackson will have one year remaining with his new program.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Still out vs. Vols Jackson (undisclosed) will remain out against Tennessee on Saturday.

Impact Jackson hasn't played since Week 4, and at this point, with Florida's season down the drain and its coach fired, Jackson may be looking to take a redshirt year and start fresh for one last ride in 2026. Over four games, Jackson logged 125 all-purpose yards.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Jackson (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Ole Miss.

Impact Jackson hasn't played since Week 4. He'll only have two games left to return to action -- against Tennessee or FSU in Week 13 or 14, respectively.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Jackson (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game at Kentucky.

Impact Jackson hasn't played since Week 4 against Miami, and it's unclear when he'll be able to return. Given that the Gators are also missing Treyaun Webb (hamstring) and that Duke Clark (undisclosed) is questionable, they might not have a lot of depth behind Jadan Baugh in the backfield.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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