Jaylen Poe News, Rumors, Updates - Northern Illinois Huskies

Headed to Georgia State Poe will transfer to Georgia State, per his personal X account.

Impact Poe spent three years at NIU, where he was largely an afterthought in the Huskies' backfield. The tailback's best season came in 2024, when he ran for 190 yards and three touchdowns. He'll have two seasons of eligibility remaining at Georgia State.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Decides to enter portal Poe (undisclosed) has decided to enter the NCAA's transfer portal, according to his X account.

Impact According to Poe, despite logging three seasons, he has that many years of collegiate eligibility remaining. While part of Northern Illinois, the running back logged 48 rushing attempts for 274 yards and three touchdowns.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out again Poe (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game at Ohio.

Impact Poe will miss his third consecutive game as he continues to deal with an undisclosed injury. Prior to this string of absences he rushed six times for 40 yards across four games. His next chance to play is next Saturday versus Ball State.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Poe (undisclosed) is out Saturday at Eastern Michigan.

Impact Poe will miss his second straight game Saturday as he continues to deal with an undisclosed injury. His next chance to suit up is next Saturday at Eastern Michigan.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't suit up Saturday Poe will not take the field for Saturday's contest against Miami (Ohio), per the MAC availability report.

Impact Poe is primarily a depth option for the Huskies, but he may have been in for additional work Saturday, with Chavon Wright (undisclosed) also questionable. In any event, Poe will have another chance to rejoin the backfield next week.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to roll Tuesday Poe (undisclosed) will be in uniform for Tuesday's game versus Miami (Ohio), per the MAC availability report.

Impact Poe hasn't appeared in a game since Week 6 against UMass, but it appears the redshirt freshman has finally healed up to the point where he can contribute again. In the game against the Minutemen, he racked up 15 carries for 98 yards and two touchdowns, and there could be an opportunity for him to get some carries Tuesday with Antario Brown (leg) out.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DNP for Akron game Poe (undisclosed) did not play during Northern Illinois' 29-16 win over Akron.

Impact Poe continues to sit out games, even though his recent questionable statuses indicate he may be close to a return. Up next for Northern Illinois is a Tuesday game at Miami (OH).

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Akron Poe (undisclosed) is listed as questionable versus Akron on Wednesday night.

Impact Poe being questionable is of extra significance for the Huskies on Wednesday night considering the starting tailback Antario Brown is out. Telly Johnson and Gavin Williams figure to handle the majority of the reps in the backfield for NIU.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DNP against Broncos Poe (undisclosed) did not play in Northern Illinois' 42-28 win over Western Michigan on Wednesday.

Impact Poe was listed as questionable prior to kickoff after missing each of the team's last three games with an undisclosed injury, but the redshirt freshman running back was unable to make his return against the Broncos. Poe has gotten an opportunity to carry the ball in just two games this season, though he has taken advantage of those limited opportunities, running for 140 yards and three touchdowns on just 22 attempts. The talented back will hope to make his recovery in time for next week's home matchup against Akron.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 11 Poe (undisclosed) is listed questionable for Wednesday's game against Western Michigan.

Impact Poe has missed the team's last three matchups as he tended to an undisclosed injury and could miss this matchup. The redshirt freshman has totaled 22 carries for 140 yards and three touchdowns across five appearances.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out at Ball State Poe (undisclosed) is out Saturday at Ball State.

Impact Poe will miss his third consecutive game Saturday as he continues to deal with an undisclosed injury. He has 22 rushes for 140 yards and three touchdowns this season. His next chance to suit up is Nov. 6 at Western Michigan.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Poe (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup versus Toledo.

Impact Poe will now miss his second consecutive game due to an undisclosed injury. His next chance to play will be next week versus Ball State.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Bowling Green Poe (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Bowling Green.

Impact The absence of Poe will thin the team's depth in the backfield, but it's unlikely that the freshman would've made a big impact in fantasy. His next chance to play will come against Toledo on Oct. 19.

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets involved due to injury Poe posted 15 carries for 98 yards and two touchdowns and caught their only target for zero yards during Saturday's 34-20 win over Massachusetts.

Impact The supplementary running back has not been utilized much since Week 1 of the season, but he was able to get a lot of carries due to Antario Brown (undisclosed) exiting the game. Poe was used a lot and scored two second-half touchdowns, being used tandem with running back Gavin Williams throughout the matchup. He'll likely be used in the future if Brown stays out but could still see a spot in the game plan in the future after a great day for the Huskies.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Poe runs for 2 TDs, Williams adds 125 yards rushing and a TD as N. Illinois beats UMass 34-20

Jaylen Poe ran for two touchdowns, Gavin Williams had 19 carries for 125 yards and a TD and Northern Illinois beat Massachusetts 34-20

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • Associated Press

Gets touchdown in win Poe compiled seven rushes for 42 yards and one touchdown and reeled in all two targets for 25 yards during Saturday's 54-15 win versus Western Illinois.

Impact Given the nature of the blowout game, Poe had more opportunities on the ground. The 5-foot-10 ball carrier did still showcase an hard-running ability with 6.0 yards per carry and a score in the third quarter. His spot in the offense in closer games remains unknown in the coming weeks against better competition.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Poe runs for 2 TDs, Williams adds 125 yards rushing and a TD as N. Illinois beats UMass 34-20