JORDAN JAMES NEWS

Has career day in first half Week 6 James accrued 24 rushes for 166 yards and one touchdown and reeled in his only target for four yards during Friday's 31-10 win versus Michigan State.

Impact James reached a new career-high in rushing yards before the end of the first half, finishing the second quarter with 14 carries for 151 yards. The 210-pound bruiser ran all over the Spartans' defensive front, including a three-yard rushing score to go along with a season-long 41-yard carry. James' personal-best night helped the Ducks to overcome two early red-zone interceptions by quarterback Dillon Gabriel. James has now rushed for over 100 yards in the three of the last four games, and he's totaled 88 carries for 552 yards and five touchdowns this season. James will look to keep things rolling against a stout Buckeyes defense this coming Saturday.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Logs 20 carries Week 5 James tallied 20 carries for 103 yards and one touchdown and hauled in both of his targets for 15 yards during Saturday's 34-13 victory versus UCLA.

Impact James logged season-highs in carries and rushing yards en route to his fourth rushing touchdown of the season. The 210-pound junior has been the clear RB1 for the Ducks despite beliefs coming into the season that he would have a balanced workload along with Noah Whittington, Jayden Limar and Jay Harris. James hasn't been an explosive rusher this season, as he's logged 64 carries with a season-long rushing attempt of just 12 yards. However, he's still been efficient with 6.0 yards per carry. He'll look to keep this rolling when the Ducks host a so-so Michigan State squad this coming Friday.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Cruises for two scores Saturday James totaled 12 rushes for 86 yards and two touchdowns and hauled in both of his targets for zero yards during Saturday's 49-14 victory against Oregon State.

Impact James found more room to run after back-to-back unsteady performances from Oregon's offensive line and rushing game in Weeks 1 and 2. The 210-pound junior also got the ball on both of Oregon's touchdowns in the low red zone, including a four-yard carry on the opening drive and a one-yard plunge late in the third quarter. James was one of the silver linings when the Ducks' rushing offense struggled early, and he's now averaged 6.4 yards per carry on 44 opportunities this season. No.2 running back Noah Whittington remained involved with seven carries for 64 yards versus the Beavers. Yet, James' production and workload through the first three weeks should leave fantasy owners optimistic for his production if the Ducks can continue to roll moving forward. He should have a good chance to wrack up the rushing yards when Oregon next plays Saturday, Sept. 28 versus a UCLA squad that just lost 42-13 to Indiana.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Buoys rushing game again James accrued 17 carries for 102 yards during Saturday's 37-34 win over Boise State.

Impact James rattled off a steady string of five to 12 yard carries against the Broncos' defense. He also far-and-away handled the bulk of Oregon's rushing attempts for the second week in a row, as backup Noah Whittington logged just six carries for 21 yards Saturday. However, James also failed to break a carry longer than 12 yards, and he's yet to break off many explosive touches through the first two weeks of the season. This is likely due in part to the ongoing struggles for the Ducks' offensive line this season after this unit was a dominant piece of last year's offense. James and the Oregon rushing offense will look to pick things up on the road Week 3 against in-state rival Oregon State, which limited him to seven carries for 43 yards last season.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Buoys rushing game again James accrued 17 carries for 102 yards during Saturday's 37-34 win over Boise State.

Impact James rattled off a steady string of five to 12 yard carries against the Broncos' defense. He also far-and-away handled the bulk of Oregon's rushing attempts for the second week in a row, as backup Noah Whittington logged just six carries for 21 yards Saturday. However, James also failed to break a carry longer than 12 yards, and he's yet to break off many explosive touches through the first two weeks of the season. This is likely due in part to the ongoing struggles for the Ducks' offensive line this season after this unit was a dominant piece of last year's offense. James and the Oregon rushing offense will look to pick things up on the road Week 3 against in-state rival Oregon State, which limited him to seven carries for 43 yards last season.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient in tight win James accrued 15 rushes for 95 yards and one touchdown and gathered in fpur of five targets for 40 yards during Saturday's 24-14 win versus Idaho.

Impact James carried the Ducks' rushing attack with team highs in carries and rushing yards as well as the team's lone rushing touchdown. However, the snap share with Noah Whittington was closer than some might have expected, as the backup logged 14 carries for 33 yards of his own. Both running backs also logged four catches on five targets. James clearly enjoyed the more efficient and explosive rushing outing Saturday, though his overall fantasy production could be held back if Oregon continues to employ such a tight distribution of carries between James and Whittington. It will be worth monitoring if this changes at all during next Saturday's matchup versus Boise State.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient in tight win James accrued 15 rushes for 95 yards and one touchdown and gathered in fpur of five targets for 40 yards during Saturday's 24-14 win versus Idaho.

Impact James carried the Ducks' rushing attack with team highs in carries and rushing yards as well as the team's lone rushing touchdown. However, the snap share with Noah Whittington was closer than some might have expected, as the backup logged 14 carries for 33 yards of his own. Both running backs also logged four catches on five targets. James clearly enjoyed the more efficient and explosive rushing outing Saturday, though his overall fantasy production could be held back if Oregon continues to employ such a tight distribution of carries between James and Whittington. It will be worth monitoring if this changes at all during next Saturday's matchup versus Boise State.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice James made his return to the Ducks' practice ahead of their Week 1 matchup against Idaho, James Crepea of Oregon Live reports.

Impact James has missed portions of fall camp, but is now back to a full participant. He's expected to be the top back in Oregon's backfield alongside Noah Whittington this fall, and those two should combine to form one of the most potent one-two punches in the Big Ten.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Wednesday practice James (undisclosed) was absent from Oregon's practice Wednesday, James Crepea of The Oregonian reports.

Impact While James did not participate in Tuesday's special teams session for the Ducks, this news comes as a bit of a surprise as the running back has no lingering injuries. His absence from practice could be non-injury related or for precautionary measures, but it is worth monitoring as the Ducks open up the season against Idaho next Saturday.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

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Listed as starter James has been listed as the lead running back in the team's depth chart, James Crepea of MSN.com reports.

Impact Although the season has not started, it can be speculated James will be the team's No. 1 running back ahead of Noah Whittington and Jay Harris, among others. The junior running back is likely to take over Bucky Irving's role, who is now in the NFL. The 5-foot-10 ball-carrier totaled 107 carries for 759 yards and 11 touchdowns during the 2023 campaign.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Posts 72 total yards in bowl game James posted nine rushes for 63 yards and reeled in 1 of 2 targets for nine yards during Monday's 45-6 victory against Liberty.

Impact James was a solid complementary option to the NFL bound Bucky Irving, closing out his 2023 season with a win in the Alamo Bowl. The 5-foot-10 sophomore notched 107 carries for 759 yards and 11 touchdowns on the ground for the Ducks this season, and he could be poised for a lead back role in 2024 following Irving's departure.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in win James posted seven rushes for 43 yards and one touchdown and hauled in their only target for seven yards during Friday's 31-7 win over Oregon State.

Impact James and Bucky Irving shared snaps in the decisive win, and although the team had more success with Bo Nix's passing attack, the rushing duo accounted for two of Oregon's touchdowns in the win.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 48 rushing yards in win James had nine carries for 48 yards during Saturday's 49-13 victory against Arizona State.

Impact James was once again second fiddle to Bucky Irving in the backfield, but the running game was used sparingly compared to other weeks. Unlike Irving, James received zero targets from Bo Nix, who drove most of the offense in the blowout.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Modest production in win James logged seven carries for 25 yards and reeled in their only target for 13 yards during Saturday's 36-27 win against USC.

Impact It looked like James was set to see a big uptick in production after Bucky Irving left the game with an injury, but Irving returned after getting checked out and got back to work. James has remained a steady and dependable change-of-pace back for the Ducks.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First touchdown in multiple weeks James recorded seven carries for 44 yards and one touchdown and caught 2 of 3 targets for 30 yards during Saturday's 63-19 victory against California.

Impact James logged his first touchdown since Week 7, improving his 2023 TD tally to nine across that many games. He has 618 all-purpose yards (545 rushing and 73 receiving) to go with his many touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 31, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Catches TD as change-of-pace back James compiled five carries for 38 yards during Saturday's 35-6 victory over Utah. He also cught two passes for 22 yards and a touchdown.

Impact James' usage gradually increased as the game got out of hand, as the Ducks wisely restricted a banged-up Bucky Irving in the second half. Although he's the clear backup in the offense, James has an impressive 501 yards and eight touchdowns on the season.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs best yardage total of season James totaled 13 rushes for 103 yards during Saturday's 38-24 win over Washington State.

Impact James received extra time after Bucky Irving left the field with an apparent injury that turned out to be minor. There's no question that Irving is the top back in the offense, but James has racked up respectable numbers in relief. Over seven games, James has 463 yards and eight touchdowns this season.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Jordan James opens up on his3-touchdown performance week one vs Portland State Hear from Oregon sophomore running back Jordan James as he discusses his expanded role for the Ducks and how week one went for him as he sco...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM