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Catches TD in return Likely ran six times for eight yards and had two catches for 16 yards and a touchdown against Georgia Southern on Saturday.

Impact Likely did not play in Week 2 with an injury, and while he saw the field here, clearly he got nothing going on the ground. This was not a uniform experience for the Gamecocks, and the team now has to really worry about its backfield rotation.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

DNP Week 2 Likely (undisclosed) did not appear in Saturday's 29-27 loss against Ohio.

Impact Likely, who was listed as questionable ahead of the contest, did not appear in Saturday's loss against the Bobcats. The 5-foot-8 junior running back has logged 121 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries this season (two games), adding on three receptions for 19 yards through the air. Likely's next chance to suit up will come against Georgia Southern in Week 3, but his expected status is unknown.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Week 2 Likely (undisclosed) has been listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against Ohio.

Impact Likely's status is uncertain for Saturday's game against the Bobcats as the Gamecocks approach kickoff. The 5-foot-8 junior has tallied 16 carries for 121 yards and a score on the ground, adding on three receptions for 19 yards through the air through Jacksonville State's first two games this season.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Creel throws 4 of 5 TD passes to Williams as Jacksonville State beats Eastern Kentucky 49-7

Caden Creel throws four of his five touchdown passes to Jamill Williams, leading Jacksonville State to a 49-7 victory over Eastern Kentucky

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Breaks off big runs Likely ran five times for 73 yards and a touchdown against EKU on Saturday.

Impact Likely hasn't yet proven to be the next productive primary back for the Gamecocks, which has been the norm for this program. However, he's gotten the most touches and shown the most upside, so maybe Likely will be yet-another back to go over 1,000 yards with double-digit touchdowns for JSU.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Rushes for 48 yards Likely ran 11 times for 48 yards and had two catches for 17 yards versus NDSU on Saturday.

Impact There are actually some positives to take from this game for Likely. Jacksonville State has a run-happy offense, and the staff has preferred a single primary back, who tends to put up big numbers. No other running back got more than a single carry for the Gamecocks, so it appears Likely is that primary back.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as RB1 Likely is listed as the Gamecocks' starting running back ahead of Week 0 against North Dakota State, per Mike Bainbridge of Athlon Sports.

Impact Likely logged just seven carries for 52 yards with Jacksonville State last fall, but he looks primed to lead the Gamecocks' backfield in 2026. Cedrick Kouemi is listed behind him as the RB2.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Records rushing attempt Likely (undisclosed) logged a rushing attempt during Tuesday's 17-13 win over Troy.

Impact Jacksonville State participated in the Cramton Bowl. During 2025, Likely logged seven rushing attempts for 52 yards, 7.4 averaged per carry. He also recorded three receptions without any drops.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Likely is listed out for Saturday's game against Western Kentucky.

Impact Likely will not play in the team's final game of the regular season. The freshman running back will aim to be back in time for bowl game season.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE