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Will enter portal Smith will enter the NCAA's transfer portal, according to his X account.

Impact Temple's 2025 season is finished, and Smith will use a redshirt. The running back maintains two years of collegiate eligibility. 2025 is Smith's first year with less than triple-digit yards of offense.

DECEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Active Saturday Smith (foot) is available for Saturday's game against Navy.

Impact Smith will make his return to action against the Midshipmen in Week 7 after missing the last three games with a foot injury. The 5-foot-8 junior has logged 21 yards on seven carries and one reception for a 12-yard touchdown on the season (two games).

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive against UTSA Smith (foot) didn't play in Saturday's game against UTSA.

Impact Smith missed a third consecutive contest due to a foot injury. Smith's absence left more touches for Jay Ducker and Hunter Smith. The junior tailback's next chance to play will come Oct. 11 against Navy.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable Smith (foot) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's matchup with UTSA.

Impact Smith is in danger of missing a third straight game after suffering a foot injury earlier in the season. The junior back has appeared in two contests, logging 21 yards on seven carries.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play versus Oklahoma Smith (foot) didn't play in Saturday's loss to Oklahoma.

Impact Smith was seen wearing a walking boot throughout the week leading up to his eventual absence Saturday, and there is currently no time table on his return. He carried the ball seven times for 21 yards in addition to catching one pass for 12 yards and a touchdown across the first two games of the season and will look to make his return during next week's game versus Georgia Tech.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play versus Oklahoma Smith (foot) didn't play in Saturday's loss to Oklahoma.

Impact Smith was seen wearing a walking boot throughout the week leading up to his eventual absence Saturday, and there is currently no time table on his return. He carried the ball seven times for 21 yards in addition to catching one pass for 12 yards and a touchdown across the first two games of the season and will look to make his return during next week's game versus Georgia Tech.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

On injury report Smith is on Temple's injury report because of a foot injury, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Between Weeks 2 and 3 saw Smith wearing a walking boot around his left foot. Because of the problem, his injury status is questionable as Temple's team prepares for Oklahoma on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Working among top backs Smith is working among the top backs in spring practice, according to Rivals.com.

Impact Smith didn't have his best season in 2024, as he rushed just 36 times for 132 yards and a touchdown across 12 appearances. However, the fact that he's working among the top backs in the early portion of the spring suggests that he should have a bigger role in 2025 as long as he stays healthy.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in season finale Smith compiled eight carries for 39 yards and one touchdown and gathered in 1 of 6 targets for two yards during Saturday's 24-17 loss versus North Texas.

Impact Smith scored his first touchdown of the season Saturday, a one-yard rush in the second quarter. He also set season highs with eight carries and 39 yards. It was a very disappointing season for Smith as he rushed just 36 times for 132 yards and a touchdown across a full 12-game season.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted to starting role Smith is listed as a starter for the Week 3 contest against Coastal Carolina-

Impact Smith has been promoted to a starting role for the matchup against Coastal Carolina, meaning Antwain Littleton and E.J. Wilson will have to battle for the backup role. Smith hasn't turned heads with his play in 2024, though, tallying five carries for eight yards across two appearances.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fumbles in opener Smith had four rushes for six yards and a lost fumble and gathered in his only target for negative two yards during Friday's 51-3 loss to Oklahoma.

Impact Smith received five touches in Friday's opener and gained just four yards and lost a fumble. It was an awful way to start the season, but it was against easily the toughest team he will face during the 2024 campaign. He will look to get his season on track Saturday at Navy.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Named Week 1 starter Smith is listed as Temple's starting running back in Week 1 on its initial two-deep.

Impact Smith is coming off a solid season in which he ran for 325 yards and one touchdown while averaging 4.6 yards-per-carry. He also added 10 catches for 51 yards receiving. Now, he's slated to lead the Owls' backfield in 2024, beating out the likes of EJ Wilson and Antwain Littleton for the starting role.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available Saturday at UAB Smith (not injury related) is back with the team and is available to play Saturday at UAB, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Smith missed last week's game due to an off-field issue, but is ready to make his return Saturday. The true freshman has 68 attempts for 311 yards and a touchdown in eight games this season, sharing the backfield with Darvon Hubbard and Edward Saydee.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joquez Smith runs for 142 yards, including a 51-yard TD, to help Temple beat Norfolk St. 41-9

Joquez Smith rushed for 142 yards, including a 51-yard touchdown jaunt, and Temple defeated Norfolk State 41-9

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • Associated Press