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Finds end zone in win Blue accrued 15 rushes for 96 yards and one touchdown and reeled in 1 of 3 targets for five yards during Saturday's 31-14 win over Kentucky.

Impact Blue found the end zone on a 5-yard run during the second quarter. The junior running back will look to build on this performance for Saturday's game against Texas A&M.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Kentucky game Blue (undisclosed) is available for Texas' game Saturday against Kentucky.

Impact After practicing on Monday, Blue was expected to be available Saturday, so it is both unsurprising and welcome news for Texas that the team will have him available against Kentucky. He is in the midst of a career year, racking up highs in multiple categories. The highs include carries (90), all-purpose yards (722) and total touchdowns (eight).

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Productive outing in win Blue (undisclosed) posted 14 carries for 83 yards and caught all three targets for 19 yards during Saturday's 20-10 win over Arkansas.

Impact Blue saw an uptick in his opportunities during this matchup as he finished with more than 10 carries for the first time since Week 4 (25). The junior running back will hope to have earned more opportunities for Saturday's home game against Kentucky.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Practices on Monday Blue (undisclosed) practiced on Monday, Anwar Richardson of Rivals.com reports.

Impact It appears Blue suffered some type of nick during Texas' latest game, which could explain why Richardson posted an update on the running back Monday. The news comes off his most productive performance since Week 4.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in win Blue notched five rushes for 60 yards and one touchdown and gathered in three of five targets for 67 yards during Saturday's 49-17 win versus Florida.

Impact Blue had not scored since Week 5 but was able to find the end zone on a 5-yard run in the second quarter. The junior running back finished with only five carries and will hope this performance earns him more opportunities during Saturday's game against Arkansas.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Modest production in win Blue posted 10 carries for 47 yards and reeled in all three targets for 24 yards during Saturday's 27-24 victory over Vanderbilt.

Impact Blue averaged 4.7 yards-per-carry but finished below 50 rushing yards for the fourth consecutive outing. The junior running back will likely continue to play behind Quintrevion Wisner when they the Gators at home after the bye week.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Find end zone in loss Blue had zero rushes and caught 7 of 9 targets for 48 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 30-15 loss against Georgia.

Impact Blue did not log a single carry but was heavily involved in the passing game, scoring his third receiving touchdown of the year on a 17-yard pass from Quinn Ewers. The junior running back has seen a dip in carries since carrying the ball 26 times in Week 4. He will face Vanderbilt on the road next.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Quinn Ewers Tosses Another Touchdown to Jaydon Blue Texas has cut the Georgia lead to 23-15 after another big-time touchdown throw from Quinn Ewers to Jaydon Blue.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Minimal production in win Blue tallied 10 carries for 30 yards and gathered in all three targets for 18 yards during Saturday's 34-3 victory against Oklahoma.

Impact Blue has gone back-to-back games finishing below 40 rushing yards since his breakout performance during Week 5. The junior running back will work to bounce back against a tough Georgia defense during Saturday's contest.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in win Blue had six rushes for 36 yards and one touchdown and caught one of two targets for 10 yards during Saturday's 35-13 win over Mississippi State.

Impact After seeing a heavy workload in last week's matchup, Blue's usage decreased against Mississippi State as he finished in carries (6) behind Quintrevion Wisner (13). The junior running back scored his fourth touchdown of the season on a 1-yard run during the first quarter. He might have been given a lesser workload given the matchup and could see an uptick in opportunities after returning from their bye week, when the team faces Oklahoma on Oct. 12.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Texas RB Jaydon Blue Coughs Up Second Fumble Against Mississippi State Running back Jaydon Blue fumbled on Texas’ first drive of the second half.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

After a 25-carry game, is Texas running back Jaydon Blue ready for a workhorse role? This marked the seventh time of Steve Sarkisian's 43-game tenure at Texas that a Longhorn recorded 25 rushing attempts:

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • STATESMAN.COM

Handles heavy workload in win Blue accrued 25 rushes for 124 yards and three touchdowns and caught 1 of 6 targets for three yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 51-3 win over Louisiana-Monroe.

Impact Blue, who was questionable prior to the game, finished with a season-high 25 carries, more than double than his previous mark (11). The junior running back found the end zone for the fist time during this contest, scoring on three different occasions, including a 1-yard run during the fourth quarter. He will look to build off this impressive performance during Saturday's home game against Mississippi State.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jaydon Blue Shines as Texas Defeats Louisiana Monroe Texas defeated Louisiana-Monroe 51-3 to reach 4-0 on the season.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

No. 1 Texas keeps rolling behind Manning and Blue and routs ULM 51-3 in last game before SEC play

Arch Manning earned his first career win as a starter and Jaydon Blue scored four touchdowns as No. 1 Texas ran over Louisiana-Monroe 51-3 Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • Associated Press

WATCH: Texas RB Jaydon Blue Records Three Touchdowns In First Half vs. ULM After missing Week 3 due to an ankle injury, Texas running back Jaydon Blue exploded in the first half against ULM.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Not listed on injury report Blue (undisclosed) appears ready to go for the Longhorns ahead of Saturday's game against UL-Monroe, Wescott Eberts of SB Nation reports.

Impact Blue, who teased a return with an Instagram post earlier today, looks ready to roll ahead of Saturday's game against the Warhawks. The 6-foot junior, who logged 20 carries for 79 yards, along with nine catches for 74 yards across Texas' first two games, will look to get involved for the Longhorns early on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Head coach Steve Sarkisian indicated that Blue (undisclosed) has been limited in practice this week and will be classified as a game-time decision ahead of Saturday's matchup again...

Impact Blue previously missed last week's game against UTSA after suffering an undisclosed injury in Texas' Week 2 victory over Michigan. The junior running back will head into the weekend with a questionable designation, along with fellow running back Quintrevion Wisner. Should both backs miss Saturday's game, Jerrick Gibson should be next in line to lead the backfield for the Longhorns.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

How Arch Manning impressed Steve Sarkisian, injury update on Texas football RB Jaydon Blue Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian broke down quarterback Arch Manning's performance on Monday and addressed Quinn Ewers' injury.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • STATESMAN.COM

'Making good progress' Blue (undisclosed) is progressing in his recovery and is "making good progress," according to head coach Steve Sarkisian, per David Eckert of the Statesman.

Impact Blue missed Week 3 against UTSA, but has been the Longhorns' top tailback this season. He's amassed 20 carries for 79 yards through two games. In Blue's stead, Quintrevion Wisner and Jerrick Gibson formed a committee backfield for Texas, which figures to be the case if Blue is forced to miss Week 4 against UL-Monroe.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Officially ruled out Blue (undisclosed) won't suit up Saturday against UTSA, per Inside Texas.

Impact Blue appeared to be healthy throughout the week after missing some time in last week's win over Michigan, though he'll ultimately be sidelined Saturday against the Roadrunners. Quintrevion Wisner and Jerrick Gibson should see sizable workloads in Blue's absence.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

In line to sit Saturday Blue is not expected to play in Saturday's game versus UTSA, Chip Brown of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Blue missed some action in last week's game with an apparent leg injury before returning to the action. Unfortunately, it appears that issue could be lingering, or something is at least. In a thin running back room, look for Quintrevion Wisner and Jerrick Gibson to handle most of the work Saturday in Blue's absence.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Find end zone in win Blue had nine rushes for 22 yards while reeling in six receptions for 78 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-12 victory over Michigan.

Impact Blue was unable to get much going on through the ground against the stout Michigan defense, but was able to find success through the air, tying for the second-highest reception total on the team. The sophomore running back connected with quarterback Quinn Ewers on a 7-yard strike during the third quarter. He will look to build on this performance during next week's home contest against UTSA.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Quinn Ewers hits Jaydon Blue on a seven-yard touchdown, extending Texas' lead vs. Michigan

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Back on field Saturday Blue is back on the field Saturday versus Michigan, Chip Brown of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Blue, who exited earlier in the game with an apparent leg injury, was back on the field at the end of the first half. It's a great sign for the Longhorns' top back, especially given the team's lack of depth at the position.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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No. 1 Texas keeps rolling behind Manning and Blue and routs ULM 51-3 in last game before SEC play

Quinn Ewers hits Jaydon Blue on a seven-yard touchdown, extending Texas' lead vs. Michigan