JARQUEZ HUNTER NEWS

Auburn spring football preview: Running backs The Auburn Tigers are looking for a new lead running back with the departure of Jarquez Hunter.

MARCH 31 • USATODAY.COM

How Jarquez Hunter hopes to capitalize off big senior year in NFL Draft process Hunter set multiple career highs in 2024 and looks to translate that to the next level

JANUARY 29 • AL.COM

Jarquez Hunter included among top players of the 2024 season Hunter had a special senior season in 2024, and is earning praise from ESPN because of it.

JANUARY 23 • USATODAY.COM

Scores thrice in narrow win Hunter compiled 28 rushes for 130 yards and three touchdowns and gathered in all four targets for 23 yards during Saturday's 43-41 overtime victory against Texas A&M.

Impact Hunter crossed the 100-yard rushing mark for the third time in four contests, has over 1,100 rushing yards on the season and has scored eight rushing touchdowns. An Iron Bowl clash is on deck next weekend, but Hunter should receive double-digit carries yet again.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jarquez Hunter breaks 1,000 rushing yards for first time in career Hunter called the accomplishment “very special” following the victory.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Over 100 yards in rout Hunter recorded 14 rushes for 102 yards during Saturday's 48-14 victory against Louisiana-Monroe.

Impact It was the third 100-yard outing of the season for Hunter, who crossed the 1,000-yard rushing mark for the season in this contest. Hunter is averaging a stellar seven yards per carry in 2024, though he will likely have a more difficult time finding room to roam against Texas A&M next weekend.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Held in check in loss Hunter notched 12 carries for 50 yards and hauled in 3 of 4 targets for 21 yards during Saturday's 17-7 defeat versus Vanderbilt.

Impact Just one week after rushing a staggering 278 yards, Hunter was held in check by the much-improved Vanderbilt Commodores. Hunter needs just 87 yards for 1,000 in the ground in 2024, though, and he has a great chance to hit that mark in two weeks against ULM.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hugh Freeze explains why Jarquez Hunter didn't have more carries against Vanderbilt Hunter carried the ball 12 times for 50 yards, but had just two carries in the second half

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • AL.COM

Mammoth performance in win Hunter accrued 23 rushes for 278 yards and two touchdowns and reeled in 4 of 6 targets for 19 yards during Saturday's 24-10 victory over Kentucky.

Impact Hunter smashed his previous career high of 183 rushing yards en route to a signature performance, giving Auburn its first conference win of the season. Hunter has rushed for 863 yards on the year and should break his prior season-high of 909 yards rushing next weekend against Vandy, though the Commodores are much-improved.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

What Auburn players said about Jarquez Hunter's career night vs. Kentucky Hunter rushed for 278 yards against Kentucky, averaging over 12 yards per carry

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • AL.COM

Jarquez Hunter runs wild on Kentucky, leads Auburn to victory Jarquez Hunter rushed for a career-high 278 yards and scored two touchdowns to help Auburn rally to a 24-10 victory over Kentucky on Saturda...

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jarquez Hunter rushes for career-high 278 yards, 2 touchdowns to rally Auburn past Kentucky 24-10

Jarquez Hunter had career highs of 278 yards on 23 carries and two touchdowns, including the go-ahead score in the third quarter, Payton Thorne passed for 172 yards and a score and...

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Productive in loss Hunter had 19 carries for 57 yards and caught all two targets for 28 yards during Saturday's 21-17 loss versus Missouri.

Impact Hunter has received double-digit carries in six-straight games for the Tigers, though this was his lowest rushing output over that span. Still, he has gained at least 67 scrimmage yards in every contest over that time period. With the Auburn passing game still suspect, Hunter will remain heavily involved at Kentucky next weekend.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in loss Hunter had 13 rushes for 91 yards and one touchdown and hauled in his only target for 16 yards during Saturday's 31-13 loss versus Georgia.

Impact Hunter reached 100 scrimmage yards for the second-straight game, and third time in four contests for the Tigers. The touchdown was his fourth overall on the year. Hunter has received at least 12 carries in five-straight outings, a trend that should continue in two weeks at Mizzou.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Over 100 scrimmage yards in defeat Hunter notched 17 carries for 97 yards and hauled in all two targets for 21 yards during Saturday's 27-21 loss to Oklahoma.

Impact Hunter gained at least 100 scrimmage yards for the second-straight outing, and has at least 12 touches in four-straight games. However, he may have a difficult time finding room to roam at Georgia next weekend.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leading rusher in loss Hunter recorded 12 carries for 67 yards during Saturday's 24-14 loss against Arkansas.

Impact Hunter is averaging an impressive 7.1 yards per tote, though he has managed 12 carries or fewer in three of Auburn's four contests, which has somewhat limited his overall production. The Tigers face Oklahoma next weekend.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in romp Hunter accrued 20 carries for 152 yards and one touchdown and reeled in his only target for 14 yards and another touchdown during Saturday's 45-19 victory versus New Mexico.

Impact Hunter and the Tigers took advantage of the step down in competition, as Hunter rushed for over 100 yards for the first time in 2024. Auburn begins SEC play versus Arkansas next weekend; Hunter is averaging 7.6 yards per carry thus far this season and figures to see plenty of touches.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leading rusher in loss Hunter accrued 12 rushes for 68 yards during Saturday's 21-14 loss versus California.

Impact Hunter also lost a fumble as the Tigers passing offense once again struggled to get off the ground. The Tigers face New Mexico next weekend, so Hunter is a great bet to get back into the end zone.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in rout Hunter rushed four times for 53 yards and a touchdown Saturday against Alabama A&M.

Impact Hunter rushed for 909 yards and seven touchdowns last season and was one of the silver linings in an otherwise disappointing season for the Auburn offense. With more weapons on the outside and quarterback Payton Thorne having a year under his belt, Hunter figures to benefit from a more balanced offensive attack for the Tigers. The competition does get tougher against Cal next weekend, though.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jarquez Hunter strikes from 34 yards out for Auburn's first touchdown of season How Auburn got into the endzone for the first time during the 2024 season

AUGUST 31, 2024 • AL.COM

Ranking the top 5 college football running backs in 2024

FOX Sports college football experts RJ Young and Michael Cohen rank the top running backs heading into the 2024 season.

AUGUST 19, 2024

Returning to Auburn Hunter will return to Auburn in 2024, the team announced Saturday.

Impact Hunter led the Auburn backfield with 909 yards and seven touchdowns as a junior last season. The 5-foot-10 Hunter will return to the Tigers for his senior campaign, where he figures to be a major part of their offense again in 2024.

JANUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds room despite loss Hunter logged 14 rushes for 93 yards during Saturday's 27-24 defeat to Alabama.

Impact Hunter finishes the regular season with a career-best 865 rushing yards, though he did average a career-low 5.9 yards per tote.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finds room despite loss Hunter logged 14 rushes for 93 yards during Saturday's 27-24 defeat to Alabama.

Impact Hunter finishes the regular season with a career-best 865 rushing yards, though he did average a career-low 5.9 yards per tote.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alabama Defense Has Done Well Vs. Top SEC Runners Alabama will have middle linebacker Deontae Lawson back for Auburn game

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM