Javen Jacobs News, Rumors, Updates - Utah State Aggies

Hits paydirt in win Jacobs had 14 carries for 56 yards and a touchdown to lead the Utah State running backs in the Aggies 31-14 victory over Colorado State on Saturday.

Impact Jacobs has been getting his chances since the game against Troy on Sept. 29 where he ran 14 times for 84 yards. In the last five games the senior has averaged 77 rushing yards on 13 carries per game. Utah State takes on Fresno State on Nov. 7. On the ground Fresno State defense is middle of the nation but has allowed only seven rushing touchdowns so far this season.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hillstead has a pair of scores, defense dominates as Utah State tops Colorado State 31-14

McCae Hillstead threw for a touchdown and ran for another and the Utah State defense had a dominant first half in a 31-14 win over Colorado State

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Leads Aggies on the ground Jacobs topped the running back room with 42 yards on 14 carries in the Utah State 20-17 loss to Texas State on Saturday.

Impact Jacobs leads the Aggies in rushing with 435 yards on 84 carries and two touchdowns on the year. The senior has a great chance to improve on his season when Utah State takes on Colorado State on Oct. 31. The Rams defense is last in the nation against the run, allowing 263 yards on the ground and four touchdowns per game.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Aggies in running Jacobs ran for 62 yards on 15 carries and one touchdown to top the Utah State rushers as the Aggies defeated Washington State, 17-16, on Friday.

Impact It was sort of a step down for Jacobs who had 139 rushing yards on 10 carries the previous week against Boise State. For the senior he has 393 yards on the ground on 20 carries and two touchdowns. Jacobs might find it a little harder to run the ball in the next game against Texas State on Oct. 17. The Bobcats defense against the run is in the top 50 in the nation. Jacobs could be utilized in the passing game since Texas State defense is the worst in the country against the pass.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Utah State football rallies to beat Washington State at home LOGAN — Grady Brosterhous threw for 150 yards and a touchdown, Javen Jacobs had 62 yards rushing and a score, and Utah State scored 14 unans...

OCTOBER 10 • STANDARD.NET

Utah State scores 14 unanswered points after halftime to beat Washington State 17-16

Grady Brosterhous threw for 150 yards and a touchdown, Javen Jacobs had 62 yards rushing and a score, and Utah State scored 14 unanswered points in the second half to beat Washingt...

OCTOBER 10 • Associated Press

Career best in defeat Jacobs led while also marking a career best rushing yards with 139 rushing on only 10 carries in the Utah State 37-18 defeat to Boise State on Saturday.

Impact In addition, Jacobs had three catches for four yards including a touchdown reception. Jacobs could be in line for a similar game against Washington State on Oct. 10. The Cougars defense is in the bottom quarter in the nation against the run.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Madsen, No. 22 Boise State beat Utah State 37-18 in the teams' inaugural Pac-12 game

Maddux Madsen was 17-of-21 passing for 244 yards and two touchdowns, Dylan Riley added two rushing touchdowns, and No. 22 Boise State beat Utah State 37-18 in the inaugural game as...

OCTOBER 4 • Associated Press

Available vs. Broncos Jacobs (undisclosed) is not listed in Utah State's injury report ahead of Saturday's matchup against Boise State.

Impact Jacobs was one of a number of players previously listed as probable for the Aggies heading into Saturday's contest, but it appears he is good to go. The 5-foot-10 running back has totaled 192 yards and one touchdown on 4.3 YPC through four games this season.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Labeled probable for Saturday Jacobs holds a probable designation for Saturday's game versus Boise State, per the Pac-12 availability report.

Impact Jacobs should be good to go for Saturday's clash, but it looks like he has a minor issue that's been nagging him, or something like that. Regardless, the fifth-year back's probable status suggests he'll be able to give it a go to open Pac-12 play Saturday at Boise State.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Leads RBs on the ground Jacobs ran for 84 yards on 14 carries in the Aggies first win of the season, 21-10 over Troy on Saturday.

Impact It was the best game since Nov. 28, 2025, for the senior where he ran for 92 yards against Boise State and a touchdown. Jacobs will be looking to repeat that feat against the Broncos on Oct. 3. The senior could have a tough time against a Boise State defense that is in the top 30 against the run.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Grady Brosterhous throws for 242 yards and 2 TDs to help Utah State beat Troy 21-10

Grady Brosterhous threw for 242 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 89 yards as Utah State scored 14 unanswered points in the second half to beat Troy 21-10 on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Logs century mark in total yards Jacobs registered 107 total yards that included 80 rushing yards on 20 carries in the 29-17 loss to FCS Idaho State on Sept. 5.

Impact Utah State's number one running back led the Aggies in rushing, but he could not get in the end zone. The senior will have a tougher time on the ground in the next contest, against ranked Washington on Sept. 12.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Receiving touchdown during bowl Jacobs had three carries for 24 yards and gathered in all five targets for 46 yards and one touchdown during Monday's 34-21 defeat to Washington State.

Impact Jacobs' receiving touchdown marks his first since Week 7. 2025 is a career year from the running back, who logged 65 rushing attempts for 429 yards and five touchdowns. Out wide, Jacobs recorded 43 receptions for 379 yards and another three TDs.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rushes for seventh score Jacobs accrued five carries for 92 yards and a touchdown and gathered in 4 of 5 targets for 53 yards during Friday's 25-24 loss versus Boise State.

Impact Jacobs has certainly been efficient down the stretch, racking up 160 rushing yards with three touchdowns on just 13 carries in his last two games. The junior is up to 738 all-purpose yards with seven touchdowns across 12 games this season, as Jacobs and the Aggies now turn their attention towards their bowl game.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Boise State comes back to defeat Utah State 25-24, Riley scores game-winner

Dylan Riley ran for 120 yards and scored the game-winning touchdown with 2:26 remaining in regulation to lift Boise State over Utah State, 25-24 on Friday night in each team’s fina...

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Two TDs in win Jacobs accrued eight carries for 68 yards and two touchdowns and gathered in 2 of 3 targets for four yards during Saturday's 28-17 win against Fresno State.

Impact Jacobs had seen one carry in each of the last two games, but he had eight rushing attempts in Week 13 -- his most since Week 3. While Jacobs didn't have much of an impact as a receiver, he made up for it with a pair of scores on the ground. In 11 games, Jacobs has rushed 57 times for 313 yards and four touchdowns while adding 34 receptions for 280 yards and two receiving touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bryson Barnes, Javen Jacobs rally Utah State past Fresno State 28-17 as Aggies become bowl eligible

Bryson Barnes threw two touchdown passes and Javen Jacobs rushed for two fourth-quarter scores to rally Utah State to a 28-17 victory over Fresno State, qualifying the Aggies for a...

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Modest production in win Jacobs logged seven rushes for 11 yards and caught 3 of 5 targets for 41 yards during Friday's 30-25 victory against San Jose State.

Impact Jacobs didn't find a lot of room to run Friday, though he was able to make an impact in the passing game, logging multiple receptions for a sixth straight contest. Overall, Jacobs has tallied 399 all-purpose yards with four touchdowns across seven games this season.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in loss Jacobs had two rushes for zero yards and reeled in two targets for 34 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 44-26 loss against Hawaii.

Impact Jacobs was an afterthought in the rushing game Saturday, as he was out-carried 15-to-2 by Miles Davis. However, Jacobs was able to salvage his day as a receiver, hauling in a 30-yard touchdown in the second quarter, his fourth this season. The junior has totaled 347 all-purpose yards through six games this year.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Totals 111 yards vs. Vandy Jacobs recorded four rushes for 63 yards and gathered in six targets for 48 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 55-35 defeat versus Vanderbilt.

Impact It was another strong showing from Jacobs, who's now found the end zone in three straight games. The junior has been involved in both the rushing and passing attack this season, totaling 313 all-purpose yards through five contests.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Totals 111 yards vs. Vandy Jacobs recorded four rushes for 63 yards and gathered in six targets for 48 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 55-35 defeat versus Vanderbilt.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Barnes throws 3 TDs and rushes for 2 more, Utah State defeats McNeese 48-7

Bryson Barnes threw for 293 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for 128 yards and two touchdowns as Utah State cruised by McNeese, 48-7 on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Finds end zone vs. Air Force Jacobs accrued nine rushes for 71 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 49-30 victory versus Air Force.

Impact The majority of Jacobs' production came in the closing seconds of the game, when he broke loose for a 52-yard touchdown run to close out the Aggies' victory. Jacobs, who tied Miles Davis for the team lead in carries Saturday, has rushed for 103 yards on 17 carries in his last two games after getting just four touches in Utah State's opener.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone vs. Air Force Jacobs accrued nine rushes for 71 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 49-30 victory versus Air Force.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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