Joe Jackson News, Rumors, Updates - Kansas State Wildcats

Held in check against Arizona State Jackson posted nine rushes for 17 yards during Saturday's 28-17 defeat against Arizona State.

Impact Jackson endured a difficult afternoon as Arizona State controlled the line of scrimmage for most of the game. The Wildcats finished with only 84 team rushing yards and averaged just 2.6 yards per carry, making this a game the backfield will likely want to forget.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Emerges as the featured back Jackson accrued 27 rushes for 159 yards and one touchdown and caught their only target for 13 yards during Saturday's 35-24 win against Kansas.

Impact Jackson operated as the clear workhorse, and it was easily his best performance of the season. He consistently moved the chains and helped Kansas State control the second half, showing the type of volume-driven upside fantasy managers have been waiting to see. If the Wildcats continue to lean on him this heavily, he'll become one of the more dependable running back options in the Big 12.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas State survives a rash of mistakes, beats Kansas 35-24 for 18th straight win over the Jayhawks

Kansas State beat Kansas for the 18th straight time, rallying from an early 10-point deficit for a 35-24 victory

OCTOBER 17 • Associated Press

Kansas State's Joe Jackson rushes for 8-yard TD, retaking lead vs Kansas

OCTOBER 17 • FOX SPORTS

Complementary role in loss Jackson logged four rushes for six yards and caught 2 of 4 targets for 13 yards during Saturday's 35-16 defeat against Houston.

Impact Jackson continued to carve out a complementary role and remained involved as both a runner and receiver while Rodney Fields handled most of the rushing work. The Wildcats never found much offensive rhythm against a Houston defense that controlled the game from start to finish, but Jackson's continued usage is notable as Kansas State heads into a rivalry matchup with Kansas looking to jumpstart its offense.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Lots of touches even in a loss Jackson logged 11 rushes for 59 yards and reeled in all five targets for 10 yards during Saturday's 31-26 defeat to Cincinnati.

Impact Jackson commanded 16 total touches, underscoring that no matter how the Rodney Fields hype builds, this remains very much a shared backfield. Through the first four games of the season, he's already carved out 37 carries for 189 yards and a touchdown to go along with 11 catches for 106 yards and two touchdowns, proof that he's still a versatile option for Collin Klein to move around the formation to create matchups. That receiving role is useful for fantasy purposes, particularly in PPR formats.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Role remains worth monitoring Jackson had nine rushes for 24 yards during Saturday's 31-20 victory versus Tulane.

Impact Jackson didn't have a major statistical impact against Tulane, but he remains an important piece of Kansas State's backfield rotation. The challenge for fantasy managers is that Avery Johnson's rushing ability, Rodney Fields' volume, and Jay Harris' goal-line role have created a crowded touch distribution. For now, Jackson remains more of a depth and stash option than a weekly starter, but he's one injury or role change away from becoming much more relevant in a Kansas State offense that continues to produce plenty of rushing opportunities.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Thrives as complementary weapon Jackson logged 10 carries for 68 yards and gathered in 4 of 5 targets for 48 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-7 victory versus Washington State.

Impact Jackson found the endzone on a 21-yard touchdown reception as Kansas State continued to deploy him in a versatile offensive role. While Rodney Fields has emerged as the Wildcats' primary ball carrier, Jackson appears to be carving out value as a receiving threat and change-of-pace option. That complementary role may limit his rushing volume, but it gives him a path to fantasy relevance in games where Kansas State leans on its passing attack.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Avery Johnson and Rodney Fields Jr. lead Kansas State over Washington State 34-7

Avery Johnson threw for 192 yards and three touchdowns, Rodney Fields Jr. added a 75-yard rushing score, and Kansas State beat Washington State 34-7

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Does damage as runner and receiver Jackson had seven carries for 38 yards and one touchdown and hauled in all two targets for 48 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 71-3 win over Nicholls State.

Impact Jackson showcased his versatility in the opener, catching a 43-yard TD pass from Avery Johnson and later adding a rushing score. With touchdowns both through the air and on the ground, Jackson demonstrated why he remains one of the more intriguing complementary weapons in Kansas State's offense.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Avery Johnson and Kansas State trounce Nicholls 71-3 to open the Collin Klein era in style

Kansas State opened the Collin Klein era with a 71-3 rout of Nicholls on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

A new era in Manhattan: Ex-star QB Collin Klein opens his Kansas State tenure with Nicholls State

Kansas State begins the Collin Klein era when the Wildcats face Nicholls State on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Tabbed a co-starter on depth chart Jackson is listed as a co-starter ahead of Saturday's game against Nicholls State, Kellis Robinett of The Wichita Eagle reports.

Impact Jackson is entering his fourth season with Kansas State and has demonstrated improvement in each campaign. The senior back is slated to split the starting role with Jay Harris and Rodney Fields, who are also listed as co-starters on the Week 1 depth chart.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

K-State turns the page after Klieman's retirement with former star QB Collin Klein back in charge

Kansas State has high hopes for the upcoming season with new head coach Collin Klein

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

Avery Johnson Among K-State Players on Preseason Award Lists Avery Johnson, Joe Jackson and John Pastore were announced to preseason watch lists for multiple awards.

AUGUST 5 • SI.COM

Workhorse outing yet again Jackson had 26 carries for 142 yards and three touchdowns and caught their only target for negative one yard during Saturday's 24-14 win versus Colorado.

Impact Jackson recorded three rushing touchdowns in consecutive weeks. He's a league-winner type back with a combined 50 carries for 435 yards and six touchdowns in Kansas State's last two games. With the win against Colorado, Jackson's 2025 campaign is not over yet as they will play in a bowl game. With the recent surge, he has a great shot at eclipsing 1,000 yards rushing for the first time in his career. He currently has 169 carries for 911 yards and eight touchdowns to go along with 22 carries for 119 yards and a touchdown on 31 targets.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Joe Jackson helps Kansas State hand Colorado its fifth straight loss Deadspin | Joe Jackson helps Kansas State hand Colorado its fifth straight loss

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Colorado Buffaloes vs. Kansas State Wildcats Highlights 🏈 FOX College Football

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Kansas State is bowl eligible after big win over Colorado 💪🏻

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Jackson's three rushing touchdowns leads K-State to bowl eligibility

Joe Jackson rushed for 142 yards and three touchdowns as Kansas State defeated Colorado 24-14 and earned bowl eligibility for the fifth straight season on a cold and blustery day

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Joe Jackson rushes left for one-yard TD, giving Kansas State lead over Colorado

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Breaks school rushing record Jackson notched 24 carries for 293 yards and three touchdowns and caught 1 of 3 targets for 19 yards during Saturday's 51-47 defeat to Utah.

Impact Jackson exploded for three touchdown runs and racked up enough rushing yards in a single game to break Darren Sproles' school record. Jackson had touchdown runs of 24, 66, and 80 yards. It was by far the best performance of his career, and it follows the previous game where he added the go-ahead touchdown against Oklahoma State. Jackson enters the regular season finale as a must-start in fantasy leagues as his volume is elite and he's finding success behind an improving offensive line. He's also been extremely active in the passing game all year long with 21 catches (on 30 targets) for 120 yards and a touchdown. Kansas State will play Colorado next week which is a strong matchup for Jackson.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas State coach Chris Klieman chokes up as he defends his job performance after loss to Utah

Kansas State coach Chris Klieman is defending his job performance

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Devon Dampier leads No. 13 Utah's rally for wild 51-47 win over Kansas State

No. 13 Utah's College Football Playoff hopes are still alive after a wild 51-47 victory over Kansas State

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Game-winning TD against Cowboys Jackson notched 14 rushes for 69 yards and one touchdown and caught 3 of 4 targets for 12 yards during Saturday's 14-6 win versus Oklahoma State.

Impact Jackson's third touchdown of the season was a huge one as it ended up being the game-winner in the fourth quarter. The 15-yard scoring play came on a fourth and short in the slugfest with Oklahoma State. Jackson has recorded double-digit carries in five straight games and is one of the more consistent fantasy options for the Wildcats right now. They'll go up against a tough Utah defense next week.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Kansas State survives a rash of mistakes, beats Kansas 35-24 for 18th straight win over the Jayhawks

Kansas State's Joe Jackson rushes for 8-yard TD, retaking lead vs Kansas

Avery Johnson and Rodney Fields Jr. lead Kansas State over Washington State 34-7

Avery Johnson and Kansas State trounce Nicholls 71-3 to open the Collin Klein era in style

A new era in Manhattan: Ex-star QB Collin Klein opens his Kansas State tenure with Nicholls State

K-State turns the page after Klieman's retirement with former star QB Collin Klein back in charge

Colorado Buffaloes vs. Kansas State Wildcats Highlights 🏈 FOX College Football

Kansas State is bowl eligible after big win over Colorado 💪🏻

Jackson's three rushing touchdowns leads K-State to bowl eligibility

Joe Jackson rushes left for one-yard TD, giving Kansas State lead over Colorado

Kansas State coach Chris Klieman chokes up as he defends his job performance after loss to Utah

Devon Dampier leads No. 13 Utah's rally for wild 51-47 win over Kansas State