Jordan Houston News, Rumors, Updates - Marshall Thundering Herd

Efficient 117 yards in blowout win Houston totaled 17 rushes for 117 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-3 win against Louisiana.

Impact Houston surpassed the 100-yard mark for the first time this season, and did it in style, scoring his second touchdown of the year and averaging 6.8 yards-per-carry. The senior now must decide if he's going to play in Marshall's bowl game against Army on Dec. 28.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Braxton, Marshall beat Louisiana-Lafayette 31-3, win Sun Belt Conference title

Braylon Braxton threw two touchdown passes and Jordan Houston had 117 yards rushing, including a 9-yard TD, to help Marshall beat Louisiana-Lafayette 31-3 and win the Thundering He...

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • Associated Press

Effective in timeshare Houston recorded nine rushes for 56 yards and one touchdown and reeled in 1 of 3 targets for three yards during Saturday's 42-35 victory versus Old Dominion.

Impact Houston shared running back duties with A.J. Turner in Week 13, but Houston outpaced Turner in rushing yards and was the only Marshall running back to score. Through 11 games, Houston has accumulated 425 rushing yards and 153 passing yards while scoring two total touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tops 100 yards from scrimmage Houston totaled nine rushes for 80 yards and hauled in all two targets for 29 yards during Saturday's 28-23 victory over Louisiana-Monroe.

Impact Houston, Ethan Payne (eight carries) and A.J. Turner (12 carries) shared running back duties Saturday, but Houston was the only back that didn't score. Houston hasn't seen double-digit carries in a game this season, and he's yet to score a rushing touchdown.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Marshall distances itself late in 28-23 win over Louisiana-Monroe

Ethan Payne ran for two touchdowns and Braylon Braxton threw for another and Marshall took control in the fourth quarter and went on to beat Louisiana-Monroe 28-23

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • Associated Press

Houses 75-yard TD Houston had six carries for 35 yards and hauled in their only target for 75 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 52-37 win versus Appalachian State.

Impact Houston wasn't a featured part of the run game as A.J. Turner and QB Braylon Braxton combined to run 27 times for 205 yards. However, Houston accounted for 75 of Marshall's 129 passing yards, taking a swing pass to the house early in the second quarter. Through five games, Houston has rushed 39 times for 160 yards.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Braylon Braxton accounts for 5 touchdowns to lead Marshall past Appalachian State 52-37

Braylon Braxton passed for 129 yards and three touchdowns, and he rushed for 140 yards and two more scores in leading Marshall past Appalachian State 52-37 on Saturday

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • Associated Press

Struggles in timeshare Houston posted eight carries for 17 yards during Saturday's 31-14 defeat versus Virginia Tech.

Impact Houston split carries with A.J. Turner (six rushes) on Saturday, but Houston was drastically outperformed. Turner has over 15 yards per carry through two games while Houston sits at just 3.2 yards per carry. He could be in danger of losing the lead role.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Splits carries in opener Houston totaled nine carries for 38 yards and caught 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 45-3 win over Stony Brook.

Impact Houston joined Marshall via the transfer portal from NC State and operated as part of a three-man committee on the ground Saturday. Houston led the Thundering Herd with carries but A.J. Turner (eight rushes, 119 yards) and Ethan Payne (five rushes, 38 yards) also saw significant work.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will enter transfer portal Houston will enter the NCAA's transfer portal, according to his announcement Monday.

Impact It seemed like Houston was set to finish his entire career with North Carolina State. But after seemingly suffering a massive downgrade in opportunities his senior season, he opted to redshirt and preserve one more year of college football. With the opportunity, Houston will look to enroll at a school that can maximize his chances.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No. 18 Syracuse hosts No. 15 NC State with lots on the line

No. 18 Syracuse hosts No. 15 North Carolina State in a key matchup in the Atlantic Coast Conference's Atlantic Division

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Low production in win Thursday Houston (head) rushed for 32 yards on seven attempts to go along with two catches for seven yards.

Impact Houston returned to the field after missing the previous game against Connecticut with head injury. The running back could not get much going, whether it was on the ground, through the air or through his kick returns. Houston's 170 rushing yards this season is the second most for the Wolfpack behind Demi Sumo-Karngbaye's 262.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Saturday Houston (head) is warming up ahead of Saturday's game versus Clemson, David Thompson of USA Today reports.

Impact Houston missed last week's game against Connecticut with a head injury. The junior running back should be in line to resume his role as the lead running back.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against UConn Houston (undisclosed) will not play Saturday against Connecticut, David Thompson of USA Today reports.

Impact Demie Sumo-Karngbaye is in line to take over the starting role for NC State on Saturday with Houston sidelined. North Carolina State opens conference play in Week 5 against Clemson.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Uncertain status Houston is listed as day to day after getting hurt last week against Texas Tech and his status for this week's game against UConn is uncertain, the Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Houston sounds too risky an option for fantasy rosters this week since he'll likely be rested with the Wolfpack a large favorite. Demie Sumo-Karngbaye should be the primary option in the backfield if Houston is out.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Texas Tech LB Ramirez undergoes 2nd surgery on broken leg

Texas Tech linebacker Bryce Ramirez has undergone a second surgery on his broken left leg and will remain hospitalized a few more days after sustaining the gruesome injury in a gam...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • Associated Press

Texas Tech LB Ramirez still hospitalized with leg fracture

Texas Tech linebacker Bryce Ramirez is still hospitalized after suffering a gruesome leg injury in the Red Raiders’ loss at 12th-ranked North Carolina State

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • Associated Press

White, defense lead No. 16 NC State past Texas Tech 27-14

Aydan White returned one of his two interceptions for an 84-yard touchdown to lead a strong defensive effort that carried No. 16 North Carolina State past Texas Tech 27-14 on Satur...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Texas Tech's Ramirez carted off at No. 16 NC State

Texas Tech linebacker Bryce Ramirez was carted off in the first quarter of Saturday night’s game at No. 16 North Carolina State with a serious leg injury

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Leary, No. 18 NC State beat Charleston Southern 55-3

Devin Leary tied a program record by accounting for six touchdowns to help No. 18 North Carolina State beat Charleston Southern 55-3

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 • Associated Press

No. 18 NC State hosts Charleston Southern in home opener

No. 18 North Carolina State hosts Charleston Southern of the Championship Subdivision ranks in its home opener on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Jordan Houston: NC State football running back through the years A look at Jordan Houston, NC State football running back from Waldorf, Maryland, who played at Flint Hill High School

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • FAYOBSERVER.COM

Jordan Houston is NC football's biggest question mark. The RB has a response ready vs ECU NC State running back Jordan Houston believes people are underestimating his abilities heading into the season opener against ECU.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • FAYOBSERVER.COM

No. 13 NC State ready for season of heightened expectations

North Carolina State is ready for heightened expectations in coach Dave Doeren's 10th season

AUGUST 17, 2022 • Associated Press

NC State's Jordan Houston 'knew my time was coming.' It's finally here Can NC State’s Jordan Houston carry the load at the running back position?

MARCH 9, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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