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USC Football News: Trojans Running Back Woody Marks Aims to Establish His Own Legacy Woody Marks reflects on his journey and aims to carve out his legacy at USC after a stellar time at Mississippi State.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Rolls in blowout win Marks compiled 13 carries for 103 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 48-0 victory over Utah State. He also caught all three of his targets for 39 yards.

Impact Marks found a much easier path to the end zone Week 2 even though he logged one fewer touchdown Saturday. The Mississippi State transfer scored a two-yard touchdown early in the second quarter. However, after commanding the bulk of carries Week 1 versus LSU, Marks split snaps with redshirt freshman Quinten Joyner, who tallied 10 carries for 84 yards and two scores. Joyner actually logged the first touchdown of the game with a nine-yard score late in the first quarter. Given that this was a matchup versus an inferior opponent for USC, it's unclear if the team will actually begin to work in Joyner alongside Marks more moving forward. The best measuring stick for this potential split will come when the Trojans next play in their Big Ten-opener versus Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 21.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rolls in blowout win Marks compiled 13 carries for 103 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 48-0 victory over Utah State. He also caught all three of his targets for 39 yards.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in USC debut Marks posted 16 rushes for 68 yards and two touchdowns and caught all three targets for seven yards during Sunday's 27-20 victory versus LSU.

Impact Marks provided the Trojans with the physical, tone-setting rushing threat that the team was looking for in the transfer portal this offseason. The fifth-year senior from Mississippi State scored a two-yard touchdown for the first score of the game, and he secured the win with a 13-yard scamper through multiple arm tackles with just over five seconds remaining. It's also encouraging that, while Marks didn't run behind perfect blocking all night, the Trojans' offensive line fared relatively well creating holes in the rushing game. He also logged 12 more carries than RB2 Quinten Joyner. Marks looks primed to shoulder much of the rushing load in what should be another explosive offense for USC this season.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

USC Football News: Lincoln Riley Praises 'Warrior' Woody Marks After Dramatic Game-Winning TD After transferring to USC, Woody Marks scored the game-winning touchdown against LSU, showcasing his potential.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Woody Marks' TD late in 4th lifts No. 23 USC over No. 13 LSU Woody Marks rushed for two touchdowns, including a tiebreaking 13-yard dash with eight seconds remaining, to give No.23 USC a 27-20 victory...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Woody Marks' TD run with 8 seconds left gives No. 23 USC 27-20 win over No. 13 LSU

Woody Marks scored on a 13-yard run with 8 seconds left to give No. 23 Southern California a 27-20 win over No. 13 LSU on Sunday night

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • Associated Press

Named starter for Sunday Marks is starting Sunday's opener at LSU.

Impact After transferring to the program in the offseason, Marks will begin the season as the starting running back. He's coming off three straight seasons where he received at least 100 carries at Mississippi State and proved to be important in the passing game, catching 214 passes over his four years with the Bulldogs.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to enter the portal Marks is expected to depart from Mississippi State, Matt Zenitz of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Marks is expected to seek out opportunities in the transfer portal following four seasons with Mississippi State. The 5-foot-10 senior tallied 410 carries during his time with the Bulldogs, totaling 1.883 rushing yards and 22 rushing touchdowns. His true impact was felt in the passing game, as Marks hauled in 214 receptions for 1,225 receiving yards and five touchdowns. The senior running back is sure to draw the attention of numerous top-end programs in the portal this offseason.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pedestrian stat line in loss Marks had 12 carries for 39 yards during Thursday's 17-7 defeat to Mississippi.

Impact Marks also caught four passes for 14 yards out of the backfield. Marks finishes a disappointing senior season with just 573 rushing yards and four touchdowns. He also did not have nearly as big of an impact in the passing game as in prior years, managing career lows of 23 receptions and 167 receiving yards.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rushes 12 times, catches TD Marks (undisclosed) registered 12 carries for 34 catches and also had one catch for 15 yards and a score in Saturday's win over Southern Miss.

Impact Marks had to split touches with Jeffery Pittman, who finished with 10 carries for 98 yards and a touchdown, but Marks remains the top dog in the backcourt for the Bulldogs. Marks will head into the Egg Bowl against Ole Miss having racked up 534 yards and four touchdowns across 109 carries, as well as 19 catches for 153 yards and two scores, in eight games.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Marks (undisclosed) didn't suit up for Saturday's matchup with Auburn, per Justin Frommer of 247Sports.

Impact Marks was dealing with a leg injury last week but ultimately saw 17 carries and scored Mississippi State's lone touchdown in a win over Arkansas. It's unclear if it's the same injury that's keeping Marks out vs. Auburn, though Seth Davis will see an expanded role in the senior running back's absence.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores lone touchdown of game Marks (leg) totaled 17 carries for 42 yards and caught his only target for two yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 7-3 win against Arkansas.

Impact Marks provided the only scoring for the Bulldogs, and the only touchdown for either team in this low-scoring slog. Marks is averaging 5.2 yards per tote in 2023, though has been much less involved in the passing game than anticipated. He caught 60 passes as a freshman, then 83 as a sophomore. Marks has just 18 receptions as a senior this season. He will look to continue to find some momentum at Auburn next weekend.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dressed for warmups Marks (leg) is dressed for warmups prior to Saturday's game against Arkansas, per Jackson Fuller of the Southwest Times Record.

Impact Marks suffered a leg injury in Mississippi State's previous game against Western Michigan, though it appears that the senior running back is trending towards suiting up vs. Arkansas. Marks has 80 rushes for 458 yards and four touchdowns through six games this season. If he's limited at all Saturday, freshman Seth Davis would see an expanded role.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

How has Mississippi State football handled Jo'quavious Marks' injury scares Here is what Mississippi State running back coach Tony Hughes said about Saturday's home game against No. 12 Alabama

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Marks and Johnson muscle Mississippi State to Egg Bowl victory Mississippi State’s air raid offense got down on the ground with hard running by Jo’quavious Marks and Dillon Johnson leading the way to Egg...

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Marks makes his mark in OT to seal Bulldog victory Auburn had the right gameplan to slow, then stop the Bulldogs from gains on the ground. Until overtime, that is, when Jo’quavious Marks ran...

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

27 touches in win Marks rushed 16 times for 52 yards and a touchdown Saturday against Arkansas, while also catching 11 passes for 80 yards in the 40-17 win.

Impact Marks has scored in four of five games this season, though the staggering 27 touches was by far his highest total of the season. Marks and Dillon Johnson continue to split touches in this high-powered offense, and both should receive double-digit touches at BYU next weekend.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Saturday Marks (lower leg) is warming up ahead of Saturday's game against Texas A&M, Stefan Krajisnik of The Jackson Clarion-Ledger reports.

Impact Marks missed last week's game against Bowling Green due to a lower-leg injury, but he looked good in practice this week and will be back in action against the Aggies. Over his first three appearances of the season, he's rushed 29 times for 139 yards and four touchdowns while securing eight of 10 targets for 40 yards.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Should play against Texas A&M Marks was described as "good and ready to go" by running backs coach Jason Washington, per Stefan Krajisnik of The Jackson Clarion-Ledger.

Impact Marks has reportedly looked great in practice this week, and shouldn't be limited when the Bulldogs play host to Texas A&M. Mississippi State loves to use the running back - he's caught a pass and scored a touchdown in every game he's played in this year.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Bowling Green Marks (lower leg) will not play Saturday against Bowling Green, Stefan Krajisnik of The Jackson Clarion-Ledger reports.

Impact Marks' absence Saturday leaves Mississippi State shorthanded in the backfield as only Dillon Johnson is the only other Bulldog back with more than 10 carries this season. Look for Johnson to see an increased role and reserves like Simeon Price could see more work as well.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in loss Marks rushed nine times for 50 yards and a touchdown at LSU on Saturday.

Impact Marks has four touchdowns in the first three games for the Bulldogs, taking advantage of opportunities in the red zone for the high-powered offense. He is a great bet to score again versus Bowling Green next weekend.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mississippi State running back Jo'quavious Marks leaves with injury vs. LSU football Mississippi State running back Jo'quavious Marks left with an injury vs. LSU football on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

WATCH: Mississippi State tailback Jo'quavious Marks giving back to younger Bulldogs Former 247Sports four-star running back Jo'quavious Marks had an interesting introduction to SEC football in 2020. The Atlanta, Ga., native...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

100-Day Bulldog Countdown: 7 Days - No. 7, RB Jo'quavious Marks Today, we look at a second year running back that is bigger and better in his sophomore year.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

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Woody Marks' TD run with 8 seconds left gives No. 23 USC 27-20 win over No. 13 LSU