Jaziun Patterson News, Rumors, Updates - Iowa Hawkeyes

Commits to Michigan State Patterson is transferring to Michigan State, he announced via X.

Impact Patterson will serve out his final year of eligibility with the Spartans after spending four seasons with Iowa. The 5-foot-10 running back logged 60 or more carries for 295 or more rushing yards in both the 2024 and 2025 campaigns as a Hawkeye.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Going portaling Patterson is going portaling, according to his X account.

Impact Between 2023 and 2025, each of Iowa's seasons saw Patterson log at least 50 carries and 200 rushing yards. The running back has one year of collegiate eligibility remaining going into 2026.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Week 9 Patterson (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's game against Minnesota.

Impact Expected to be available, Patterson will look to break his redshirt and get his fifth game of 2025 in Week 9. The first four games of his 2025 season saw him log 34 rushing attempts for 198 yards. Despite zero touchdowns, Patterson is getting abundant touches with efficiency, backed up by his 5.8 yards per carry.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Should be available vs. Gophers Patterson (undisclosed) should be good to go against Minnesota in Week 9, per David Eickholt of 247Sports.com.

Impact The tailback is reportedly practicing and on track to play against Minnesota after missing three straight games. Patterson, who has 34 carries for 198 yards this season, should join Xavier Williams, Kamari Moulton and Terrell Washington as contributors in Iowa's backfield.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Patterson (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Penn State.

Impact Patterson was trending toward sitting earlier this week, so his absence isn't entirely surprising. The junior tailback has 34 carries for 198 yards across four games in 2025. His next chance to play will come against Minnesota on Oct. 25.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Patterson (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Penn State.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Impact Patterson is headed toward a third straight absence due to an undisclosed injury, as is fellow running back Terrell Washington. If both end up sitting, Kamari Moulton, Xavier Williams and Nathan McNeil would handle most of the carries.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Patterson (undisclosed) won't play in Saturday's game against Wisconsin, David Eickholt of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Patterson will miss a second straight game due to an undisclosed injury. With Terrell Washington also idle, Kamari Moulton should see most of the backfield work. Patterson's next chance to play will come Oct. 18 against Penn State.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Top Iowa Running Back Ruled Out vs. Indiana Despite being listed on the depth chart, the Iowa Hawkeyes have officially ruled running back Jaziun Patterson out of Week 5. While Iowa's r...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • SI.COM

Won't play vs. Hoosiers Patterson (undisclosed) is out for Week 5 against Indiana, per David Eickholt of 247Sports.com.

Impact The tailback has been a rotational part of the Hawkeyes' backfield this season, tallying 34 carries for 198 yards. He won't be available to face the Hoosiers in a big Week 5 clash, however, which should leave Kamari Moulton and Terrell Washington in line for the biggest workloads come Saturday afternoon.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient in loss Patterson notched 11 carries for 60 yards and reeled in 1 of 2 targets for two yards during Saturday's 16-13 loss against Iowa State.

Impact Patterson was a lone bright spot for the Iowa offense, leading the team in both rushing yards and attempts while averaging a very respectable 5.5 yards per carry. The 5-foot-10 running back took a backseat to the hot hand of Xavier Williams in the team's season opener but outpaced his fellow running back in every metric against the Cyclones, casting doubt on the pecking order of the Iowa backfield. His next opportunity to make an impact will come against UMass on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient in loss Patterson notched 11 carries for 60 yards and reeled in 1 of 2 targets for two yards during Saturday's 16-13 loss against Iowa State.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Vying for carries Patterson is among the running backs fighting to replace Kaleb Johnson for the Hawkeyes this fall, Andrew Kulha of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact Patterson is competing for a sizeable share of the Hawkeyes' backfield during fall camp as Iowa looks to replace 2025 NFL Draft selection and workhorse Kaleb Johnson. The 5-foot-10 junior logged 63 carries for 309 yards and two touchdowns across 10 outings during the 2024-25 season. Patterson and Kamari Moulton (hamstring) look to be among the favorites to lead the Hawkeyes' backfield in touches this season.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Not wearing pads in practice Patterson (undisclosed) wasn't fully dressed for Iowa's spring practice Tuesday, per HawkCentral.com.

Impact Patterson is slated to take on a large role within Iowa's backfield this season after rushing for 309 yards last fall and with Iowa needing to replace Kaleb Johnson. However, he appears limited in the Hawkeyes' spring practice period, and it's unclear at this juncture what's preventing him from participating fully.

APRIL 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in blowout win Patterson notched 10 carries for 56 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 42-10 victory against Wisconsin.

Impact Patterson found the end zone on a four-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter with the game well in hand in favor of the Hawkeyes, capping off a dominant rivalry win. The sophomore running back has been unable to earn many opportunities this season, and with the dominance of fellow running back Kaleb Johnson, that trend is likely to continue moving forward. Patterson's next opportunity will come when the Hawkeyes travel to face UCLA this coming Saturday.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in victory Patterson recorded eight rushes for 72 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-21 win versus Troy.

Impact Patterson made the most of his opportunities against Troy, averaging nine YPC on the day. The sophomore running back found the end zone on a 39-yard run in the fourth quarter, extending Iowa's lead to 17 points. Saturday marked Patterson's season debut, as he was previously held out of the team's first two games for unspecified reasons. Patterson will look to build on his positive momentum when the Hawkeyes travel to Minnesota to open conference play on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available and ready for Troy game Patterson (undisclosed) is "available and ready to go" for Iowa's game Saturday against Troy, David Eickholt of 247Sports reports.

Impact An undisclosed injury has limited Patterson, perhaps why he did not play during Iowa's latest game despite his participation being expected. He has been a serviceable presence in Iowa's backfield for years passed, with his 2023 including 58 carries for 206 yards and two touchdowns.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Should play in Week 2 Patterson didn't play in Week 1 due to a coaching decision but should be able to play in the Hawkeyes' rivalry game against Iowa State, David Eickholt of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Patterson's absence in Week 1 was reportedly due to a coaching decision, so the halfback should be at full capacity to play when the Hawkeyes deploy him in Week 2. There's plenty of talented tailbacks at Iowa, so he'll likely still be behind Kamari Moulton, Kaleb Johnson and Leshon Williams in the running back pecking order.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Iowa running back Jaziun Patterson is looking for more against Western Michigan after breakout game

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • Associated Press

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Hawkeyes reclaim Cy-Hawk Trophy after holding off Iowa St. late in 20-13 win

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Hawkeyes reclaim Cy-Hawk Trophy after holding off Iowa St. late in 20-13 win

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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AUGUST 13, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

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