Joseph Himon II News, Rumors, Updates - Northwestern Wildcats

Suits up for spring ball Himon (foot) is partaking in Northwestern's spring practice period, per the Pulaski Academy football X account.

Impact Himon missed Northwestern's bowl game against Central Michigan after he ran for a career-high 486 yards and one touchdown on 99 carries in the regular season. However, he appears ready to roll once again, as the tailback looks to be a full participant in the Wildcats' spring practices.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Out with foot injury Himon is out for Saturday's bowl game with Central Michigan because of a foot injury, Matthew Shelton of On3 reports.

Impact For a while, Himon's injury was relatively vague in description, described as a lower-body problem that could have been anywhere from the waist down. It turns out that the running back hurt his right foot from a hip-drop tackle at Illinois, and the foot will be what he focuses on going into 2026.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable for bowl game Himon (lower body) is out for Friday's bowl game with Central Michigan.

Impact Himon's fourth season of college football comes to a close without any more action. In terms of opportunities, 2025 was easily his best year, as he logged more rushing attempts this year (99) than in 2023 and 2024 combined (77). Himon logged more than 600 all-purpose yards, surpassing his previous season-high of 355 that he established as a redshirt freshman.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Question mark for bowl game Himon (lower body) is a question mark to play in Northwestern's bowl game against Central Michigan on Dec. 26, per Gavin Dorsey of Roundtable Network.

Impact Himon was the Wildcats' No. 2 halfback this season, amassing 604 total yards and a touchdown. However, he was carted off the field during Northwestern's regular season finale and his status is firmly up in the air. The starting tailback in Evanston, Caleb Komolafe, is expected to play, so the Wildcats' won't be extremely short handed.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Carted off field Himon was carted off the field after sustaining a lower body injury in Saturday's game against Illinois, Carson Bounds of On3 Sports reports.

Impact Per Matt Daniels of The Champaign News-Gazette, Himon was helped to the sideline favoring his right leg, and the tailback later required a cart to head back to the locker room. Himon can be considered doubtful to return.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Olsen's 3rd field goal of game lifts Northwestern to wild 38-35 win over Minnesota

Jack Olsen’s third field goal of the game, from 33 yards, snapped a tie with 53 seconds left and Northwestern ended a three-game losing streak with a wild 38-35 win over Minnesota...

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Good to go Saturday Himon (undisclosed) will make his return to action Saturday versus Michigan, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Himon has 81 carries under his belt for the season but was unable to give it a go last week versus USC due to injury. He'll make his way back to the field Saturday but may find it tough sledding to accumulate yardage against a tough Wolverines defense.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good chance to return Saturday Himon (undisclosed) has a good chance to play in Saturday's game versus Michigan, Inside NU reports.

Impact Head coach David Braun said that he's optimistic about Himon making his return versus the Wolverines. Himon missed Week 11 due to an undisclosed injury. He's totaled 512 yards from scrimmage through eight games this season, but he's yet to find the end zone.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP Friday Himon (undisclosed) did not play in Friday's loss to USC.

Impact Himon was actually ruled out shortly before kickoff after partaking in some warmups. He'll use another week to get healthy before hosting Michigan on Nov. 15.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suited up but little reps Himon (undisclosed) is suited up but taking few reps before Friday's game at USC, Matthew Shelton of On3 reports.

Impact Even though Himon suiting up suggests he may be available, it is not definitive. Worse off for the running back, it is other Northwestern teammates getting carry reps while he takes a lower load. It looks like even if Himon does get used Saturday, his in-game opportunities will be limited.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 11 Himon (undisclosed) is questionable for Friday's game at USC.

Impact Himon is a surprise addition to Northwestern's availability report. The development comes at an especially bad time, with NW facing off against a tough team on the road and potentially down two key rushers, the other being Dashun Reeder (undisclosed).

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stone throws for 2 TDs, Olsen kicks 2 FGs: Northwestern rolls to 4th straight win, 19-0 over Purdue

Preston Stone passed for two touchdowns, Jack Olsen kicked a pair of field goals and Northwestern cruised past sliding Purdue 19-0 on Saturday for its fourth straight win

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Purdue Boilermakers vs. Northwestern Wildcats Highlights | FOX College Football

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

All-around performance in win Himon recorded 13 carries for 65 yards and reeled in all four targets for 38 yards during Saturday's 22-21 win over Penn State.

Impact Himon did a little bit of everything for the Wildcats against Penn State, running for a season-high 65 yards on a respectable five yards per attempt while also setting season-high numbers in receptions and receiving yards on the day. The 5-foot-9 running back has primarily served in a complimentary role to fellow running back Caleb Komolafe throughout the season but has shown his ability to produce with his limited opportunities, and will hope for a larger role when the Wildcats host Purdue on Saturday.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Northwestern holds on for 17-14 win over UCLA, spoiling interim Bruins coach Tim Skipper's debut

Sophomore redshirt Caleb Komolafe rushed for 119 yards and a touchdown on 27 carries and Northwestern staved off UCLA 17-14 on Saturday to spoil interim head coach Tim Skipper’s de...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Splits workload in backfield Himon had 12 carries for 59 yards and two receptions for 20 yards in Saturday's 34-14 loss to Oregon.

Impact Caleb Komolafe (16 carries for 53 yards) and Himon look set to split running back touches after Cam Porter was lost for the season due to injury. Northwestern's offensive line showed promise against a tough opponent (4.8 yards per carry as a team), which bodes well when the Wildcats face UCLA after a bye week.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Slated for increased workload Himon is slated for a bigger workload following the news that Cam Porter (lower body) has been shut down for the season, per Inside NU

Impact Himon logged eight carries in each of the Wildcats' first two games of the season, but he's in line to see a spike in carries with Porter being lost for the season. Himon, a redshirt senior, ran for 257 yards and two scores last season on 4.9 yards-per-carry.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

While new stadium takes shape, Northwestern looks to re-establish winning foundation

Northwestern comes into coach David Braun’s third season looking to bounce back after going from winning eight games in 2023 to finishing 4-8 last year and near the bottom of the B...

AUGUST 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Partakes in spring game Himon played in Northwestern's spring game, per Inside NU.

Impact Himon was knocked out of Northwestern's regular season finale last fall againtst Illinois with an undisclosed issue, but appears to have recovered fully, as he participated in Northwestern's spring game. Himon figures to be a significant part of the backfield once again along with Cam Porter in 2025.

APRIL 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Knocked out of Illinois game Himon (undisclosed) is out for the remainder of the Wildcats' game against Illinois, Inside NU reports.

Impact Himon, Northwestern's backup tailback, was knocked out of the Wildcats' game against Illinois. Prior to his departure, the tailback had three carries for 21 yards. Caleb Komolafe should assume his role as the RB2.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores overtime winner Himon compiled six rushes for 78 yards and one touchdown and reeled in all three targets for 34 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 26-20 overtime victory against Purdue.

Impact Himon was the star of the game for the Wildcats, accounting for over 100 total yards and a pair of touchdowns. His second score came on a 22-yard pass from quarterback Jack Lausch in overtime, securing the victory for Northwestern. The redshirt sophomore running back has struggled to get involved within the Northwestern offense this season, as Saturday marked just the second time all season in which he recorded more than five carries. Himon will hope to build on Saturday's performance when the Wildcats host Ohio State following the team's upcoming bye.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Northwestern's Joseph Himon II gets loose for a 51-yard touchdown to take a 10-3 lead over Purdue

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Splits workload in backfield Himon had five carries for 35 yards and two receptions for 15 yards in Saturday's loss to Indiana. He also had four kick returns for 76 yards.

Impact He moved to the backup role with starter Cam Porter back after missing a game due to a lower body injury. However, he had five carries to Porter's six carries as he two may split the workload in the backfield.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores TD in win Himon had five carries for 49 yards, including a 32-yard touchdown, and had three receptions for 24 yards in Saturday's win over Easter Illinois.

Impact Himon has moved into the backup running back role after Caleb Komolafe lost a key fumble against Duke. Himon showed outstanding speed in the win, so he may get significant carries behind starter Cam Porter next week against Washington.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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