Jason Patterson News, Rumors, Updates - Kentucky Wildcats

No injury tag ahead of Week 6 Patterson (quad) is not on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against LSU.

Impact After recording just five carries due to a quad injury a week ago, Patterson is cleared to play Saturday against the Tigers. The running back has 45 rushes for 355 yards and three scores this season.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Unable to finish game due to injury Patterson suffered a quad injury during Saturday's game at South Carolina, Tyler Thompson of On3.com reports.

Impact Because of the quad injury, Thompson was limited to five rushing attempts, his lowest carry total of the 2026 season. With the Wildcats off to their best five-week start in years, they will want him available against a potentially rising LSU, especially given how excellent he has been with his feet. This season, Patterson is averaging 7.9 yards per rushing attempt on 45 carries, good enough for 355 yards and five touchdowns.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Huge day in win over USA Patterson recorded 12 rushes for 137 yards and three touchdowns and caught their only target for two yards during Saturday's 45-21 victory against South Alabama.

Impact Patterson continues to share the workload in the Kentucky backfield with CJ Baxter. Baxter has been very much cemented as the lead back of the duo and again outpaced Patterson in carries against South Alabama. Patterson did however get the leg up on him in touchdowns against USA as he found the end zone three times to just one for Baxter.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Baxter, Patterson and Barnes rush for 100 yards, Kentucky rolls over South Alabama 45-21

A trio of Kentucky running backs ran for more than 100 yards to power Kentucky past South Alabama Saturday, 45-21

SEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press

CJ Baxter and Jason Patterson are becoming the 1-2 punch Kentucky Football needs This was Baxter’s second multi-score game this season, but it’s Patterson who continues to break the big runs.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ASEAOFBLUE.COM

Jason Patterson's Week 1 explosion gives Will Stein something to think about Will Stein may not have felt great about his running back room heading into week 1. But after Jason Patterson showed out, he has to feel bet...

SEPTEMBER 6 • ASEAOFBLUE.COM

Minchey shines in debut as Kentucky starts Stein era with win over Youngstown State 45-13

Kenny Minchey threw for 301 yards and four touchdowns to lead Kentucky to a 45-13 win over Youngstown State Saturday

SEPTEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Florida turnovers spark Kentucky victory

Kentucky took advantage of four Florida turnovers and Cutter Boley threw for 168 yards and two touchdowns as the Wildcats handled the Gators 38-7

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Solid day in loss to Tennessee Patterson accrued 16 rushes for 51 yards and hauled in 7 of 9 targets for 44 yards during Saturday's 56-34 defeat against Tennessee.

Impact With the Wildcats falling behind and needing to pass often in this one, Patterson saw an increase in playing time over starter Dante Dowdell. Patterson delivered with 95 total yards and reeled in a team leading seven grabs.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

McGowan runs for 3 TDs, Boley passes for 2 scores as Kentucky beats E. Michigan 48-23

Seth McGowan rushed for 104 yards and three touchdowns, Cutter Boley threw two touchdown passes in his first start of the season, and Kentucky to a 48-23 win over Eastern Michigan

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Off the injury report Patterson (undiclosed) has been removed from the injury report and will be available for Saturday's game against Ole Miss.

Impact After missing back-to-back games dealing with an undisclosed injury, Patterson will get back on the field for this week's match. With starter Chip Trayanum (hand) doubtful to play, the freshman running back may get additional opportunties.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DNP vs. Ohio Patterson (undisclosed) did not play during Kentucky's 41-6 win Saturday against Ohio.

Impact Patterson not being used Saturday resulted in Jamarion Wilcox logging more than five carries again. Currently, Kentucky's next game is scheduled for Sept. 28 at Mississippi.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Saturday Patterson (undisclosed) is going through warmups ahead of Saturday's game against Ohio, Jon Hale of the Lexington Herald-Leader reports.

Impact Patterson missed action against Georgia last week due to an undisclosed injury but appears to be trending towards returning to play against the Bobcats. The true freshman handled 10 carries for 45 yards in Week 2 against South Carolina and should be able to carve out another change of pace role if he's ultimately able to return.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 4 Patterson missed the Georgia game with a soft tissue injury and the Wildcats are hopeful to have him back for Week 4, Aaron Gershon of 247Sports reports.

Impact Patterson didn't play in Kentucky's near upset of Georgia, but the true freshman has been involved in this offense. Through two weeks, he had logged 14 carries for 73 yards. He'll remain questionable for Week 4 against Mississippi.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to out Patterson (undisclosed) will not play Saturday versus Georgia, Seth Emerson of The Athletic reports.

Impact Patterson will miss his first game of the season Saturday due to an undisclosed injury. He had a nice start to his collegiate career, logging 14 carries for 63 yards in his first two games as a freshman. With him and Chip Trayanum (hand) out, Demie Sumo-Karngbaye will likely lead the backfield in the very tough matchup.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful vs. Georgia Patterson is listed doubtful for Saturday's game against the Bulldogs.

Impact Patterson has been deemed doubtful to play this week, although no injury has been disclosed. The freshman running back will aim to get back on the field for next week's contest against Ohio.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Potential to start strong early Patterson could be leaned on a lot for carries early into Kentucky's 2024 season, Jack Pilgrim of On3.com reports.

Impact Patterson is a 5-foot-10, 206-pound running back expected to begin his collegiate career during 2024. Kentucky's head coach Mark Stoops seems to want to operate the run game via a committee. With its projected lead Chip Trayanum (hand) out a game or two, Patterson is among three backs the Wildcats may greatly lean on early. After all, per Aaron Gershon of 247Sports.com, Patterson has had "a great fall camp" for Kentucky thus far.

AUGUST 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Baxter, Patterson and Barnes rush for 100 yards, Kentucky rolls over South Alabama 45-21

Minchey shines in debut as Kentucky starts Stein era with win over Youngstown State 45-13

Florida turnovers spark Kentucky victory

McGowan runs for 3 TDs, Boley passes for 2 scores as Kentucky beats E. Michigan 48-23