Jay Ducker News, Rumors, Updates - Temple Owls

Finishes career with a score Ducker totaled 12 rushes for 63 yards and one touchdown and gathered in one of five targets for five yards during Friday's 52-25 loss against North Texas.

Impact In his final college game, Ducker tallied a rushing touchdown for the first time in three games. In a season where he surpassed 3,000 career rushing yards, the Sam Houston State transfer totaled 809 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns, to go along with two receiving scores.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in loss to Tulane Ducker had seven rushes for 17 yards and gathered in four of five targets for 21 yards during Saturday's 37-13 loss to Tulane.

Impact Ducker struggled this week, recording his lowest rushing output of the season while tying a season-low seven carries. The Sam Houston State transfer did have four receptions, which tied a season-high, as he has had a reception in every game but one this year.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Only eight carries in loss to Army Ducker accrued eight carries for 46 yards and reeled in three of five targets for 18 yards during Saturday's 14-13 loss to Army.

Impact Ducker didn't have a heavy workload on the ground this week, but did catch three passes, which was his second-highest total of the season. The senior's eight carries are his fewest since Week 3 against Oklahoma, and he has failed to reach 50 yards in consecutive games.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in loss to East Carolina Ducker totaled 15 carries for 45 yards and one touchdown and reeled in their only target for one yard during Saturday's 45-14 defeat against East Carolina.

Impact Ducker scored one of the Owls' two touchdowns Saturday and has found the end zone six times in the last four games. Twice in the air and four times on the ground. The Omaha natives' 45 rushing yards is his lowest total since Week 6 against UTSA, as he was unable to break any big runs.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Katin Houser helps East Carolina score 31 straight to pull away for 45-14 victory over Temple

Katin Houser threw two touchdown passes and East Carolina scored the final 31 points in a 45-14 romp over Temple

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Tallies two receiving scores in win Ducker logged 16 rushes for 78 yards and hauled in four of five targets for 23 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 38-37 overtime win over Tulsa.

Impact Ducker scored his first two receiving scores of the season Saturday, recording a season-high four receptions to go along with it. The Omaha native was also productive on the ground, hitting at least 75 yards for the fourth time in the last five games.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Simon's 5 TDs lead Temple past Tulsa in 38–37 OT thriller

Evan Simon threw his 21st touchdown of the season in overtime — remaining interception-free — as Temple edged Tulsa 38–37 on Saturday

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Rushes for a touchdown in win Ducker (undisclosed) compiled nine carries for 114 yards and one touchdown and caught one of two targets for five yards during Saturday's 49-14 win against Charlotte.

Impact After being questionable to play this week, Ducker went out and produced his first 100-yard performance since Week 1. The Sam Houston State transfer's nine carries are his lowest total since Week 3, but it didn't stop him from making a big impact on the Owls' fourth win of the year.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rushes for a touchdown in win Ducker (undisclosed) compiled nine carries for 114 yards and one touchdown and caught one of two targets for five yards during Saturday's 49-14 win against Charlotte.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Temple breaks loose in middle quarters, defeats Charlotte 49-14

Evan Simon threw three touchdown passes, the Temple defense returned an interception and a fumble for touchdowns, and the Owls defeated Charlotte 49-14

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Looks good in warmups Ducker (undisclosed) looked good in warmups ahead of Saturday's game versus Charlotte, Shawn Pastor of 247Sports reports.

Impact Ducker was deemed a question mark on the game day report, but it appears the starting tailback will give it a go. He enters the day with 90 carries for 446 yards and four touchdowns under his belt and is comign off a 24-carry, two touchdown outing against Navy last week.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Saturday Ducker is listed questionable for Saturday's game against UNC Charlotte.

Impact Ducker popped up on the injury report and is now questionable for this matchup. His participation in warmups will provide a clearer status for his availability.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two touchdowns in loss Ducker accrued 24 rushes for 97 yards and two touchdowns and gathered in one of three targets for four yards during Saturday's 32-31 loss to Navy.

Impact Ducker bounced back from a rough performance last week, recording his first multi-touchdown game since Week 5 of last year when he was a member of Sam Houston State. His 97 rush yards this week are his most since Week 1, when he had 128.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unable to produce much in win Ducker posted 16 carries for 34 yards and gathered in two of three targets for three yards during Saturday's 27-21 win over Texas-San Antonio.

Impact Ducker struggled to get anything going this week, averaging a season-low 2.1 yards per carry. The Sam Houston State transfer has been a great addition to the Temple backfield this season and will hope to bounce back against Navy next week.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Saturday Ducker (undisclosed) is in uniform and warming up ahead of Saturday's game against UTSA, Ryan Mack of The Temple News reports.

Impact Ducker was deemed questionable coming into the day, though it appears the senior is trending towards playing against the Roadrunners. It's certainly a positive development for Temple, as Ducker leads the Owls with 315 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 50 carries this season.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. UTSA Ducker (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game against UTSA.

Impact Ducker is at risk of missing his first game of the season as he deals with an unknown injury. The starting running back's status should be revealed prior to kickoff.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in blowout loss Ducker compiled 14 rushes for 76 yards and one touchdown and gathered in one of two targets for 15 yards during Saturday's 45-24 defeat against Georgia Tech.

Impact Ducker bounced back from a tough game last week, finding the end zone for the second time this season. The Sam Houston State transfer continues to be the lead running back for Temple, averaging over six yards per carry so far this year.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in loss Ducker notched seven carries for 24 yards and hauled in three of four targets for five yards during Saturday's 42-3 defeat versus Oklahoma.

Impact Ducker couldn't get anything going on the ground this week, following a great start to the season. Oklahoma is likely the best defense Temple will face this year, and he will look to get back on track next week against Georgia Tech.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in loss Ducker notched seven carries for 24 yards and hauled in three of four targets for five yards during Saturday's 42-3 defeat versus Oklahoma.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rushing touchdown in win Ducker had 10 rushes for 87 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 55-7 victory versus Howard.

Impact Ducker had another solid outing this week, scoring his first touchdown of the season after rushing for over 100 yards last week. The Sam Houston State transfer led the team in yards and carries again, solidifying himself as the main running back for Temple.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Simon throws 3 TD passes, Temple gets first back-to-back wins since 2021 with 55-7 rout over Howard

Evan Simon throws three touchdown passes, leading Temple to a 55-7 victory over Howard

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

128 rush yards in Temple debut Ducker recorded 19 rushes for 128 yards and caught all two targets for five yards during Saturday's 42-10 victory versus Massachusetts.

Impact Ducker had a strong showing in his first game as an Owl, putting up his most yards on the ground since Week 3 of last season. The Sam Houston State transfer also had at least 15 more carries than anyone else on the team and could be in line for a big role this year.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Handles 21 carries in spring game Ducker tallied 66 yards on 21 carries during Temple's spring game, Sienna Conaghan of The Temple News reports.

Impact In what figures to be a run-heavy system for the Owls this season, Ducker continues to position himself as the lead back for Temple. The 5-foot-10 graduate transfer from Sam Houston (previously Memphis and NIU), tallied 158 carries for 745 yards and seven touchdowns on the ground, along with 15 receptions for 110 yards through the air with the Bearkats last season.

APRIL 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Operating as top-two RB Ducker is operating as one of Temple's top-two running backs for the spring, John Di Carlo of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Ducker has transferred from a CUSA team to an AAC team, which is expected to have a more rigorous conference schedule, insisting questions on how much of a valuable role he will have with Temple after his excellent 2024 for Sam Houston. Di Carlo's update suggests the running back may get a similar role with TU, though that is not for sure. Ducker and Joquez Smith operated as a Temple practice's top-two running backs, and it may be too early to rule out Terrez Worthy being an excellent option for carries.

MARCH 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joining the Owls Ducker has announced his commitment to Temple. Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Ducker will make the move to Temple after spending one season with Sam Houston. The 5-foot-10 graduate transfer, with previous stops at NIU and Memphis, has tallied 384 carries for 1,970 yards and 10 touchdowns throughout his collegiate career, adding on 19 receptions for 141 receiving yards.

JANUARY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Katin Houser helps East Carolina score 31 straight to pull away for 45-14 victory over Temple

Simon's 5 TDs lead Temple past Tulsa in 38–37 OT thriller

Temple breaks loose in middle quarters, defeats Charlotte 49-14

Simon throws 3 TD passes, Temple gets first back-to-back wins since 2021 with 55-7 rout over Howard