Impact McCray continues to be primarily a short yardage back for the Bulldogs. McCray hammered in his third touchdown of the season as he now has a score in back-to-back games.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
JOSH MCCRAY #2 - RUNNING BACK - GEORGIA BULLDOGS
135 YDS •
48 ATT •
3 TD
135 YDS
48 ATT
3 TD
Touchdown in loss to Alabama McCray had six carries for 15 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 24-21 loss to Alabama.
AP Top 25 preview: Clemson, South Carolina and Notre Dame lose in Week 3
AP Top 25 ballots became even tougher to perfect as the dust settled on Week 3 of college footballSEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press
McCray's TD gives No. 6 Georgia OT win over No. 15 Tennessee 44-41 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Josh McCray scored on a 1-yard run in overtime to give No. 6 Georgia a 44-41 victory over No. 15 Tennessee on Saturday. T...
SEPTEMBER 14 • TRIBLIVE.COM
Josh McCray's 1-yard TD run in OT gives No. 6 Georgia a 44-41 win at No. 15 Tennessee
Josh McCray scored on a one-yard run in overtime to give No. 6 Georgia a 44-41 victory over No. 15 TennesseeSEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press
Very low on depth chart McCray is listed as one of the Bulldogs' bottom running backs for Saturday against Marshall, Radi Nabulsi of UGASports.com reports.
Impact McCray transferred to Georgia with the intent of better opportunities and having established a solid basis for said chances. However, the Bulldogs' depth chart indicates he is not even one of their top-five running backs. How they use their RBs in game will determine where exactly McCray lies among the tailback group, and perhaps he can make a strong impact beginning from Georgia's upcoming game against Marshall.
AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE
No. 5 Georgia is facing a unique opening game challenge from Marshall team loaded with transfers
Georgia coach Kirby Smart says Marshall’s roster stacked with transfers are a unique challenge for his No. 5 Bulldogs in Saturday’s openerAUGUST 27 • Associated Press
No. 5 Georgia has high expectations in Smart's 10th year with QB Stockton leading new-look offense
Georgia's football team is ranked No. 5 in the Associated Press preseason Top 25AUGUST 19 • Associated Press
Georgia football report: Newcomer absent as Bulldogs begin preseason camp Running back Josh McCray was not spotted during the 20-minute media viewing portion of Thursday’s Georgia football practice.
JULY 31 • AJC.COM
Illinois head coach implies that the Georgia Bulldogs tampered with his star RB Illinois head coach Bert Bielema implies Georgia tampered with Illinois transfer running back Josh McCray.
JUNE 26 • USATODAY.COM
Georgia football signs Illinois transfer RB We take a look at what Illinois transfer running back Josh McCray brings to Georgia. McCray has some impressive highlights
APRIL 21 • USATODAY.COM
Heading to Athens McCray has committed to play for Georgia for the 2025 season, per Max Olson of The Athletic.
Impact McCray will join the Bulldogs following four years with Illinois. The 6-foot-1 running back had a solid season for the Fighting Illini in 2024, running for 609 yards and 10 touchdowns to go along with 13 catches for 116 yards and a score through the air. McCray has shown flashes of brilliance throughout his career and will look to use his final year of eligibility to make an impact with the Bulldogs.
APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE
Departing Illinois McCray has decided to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, Hayes Fawcett of On3.com reports.
Impact McCray will leave the Fighting Illini after playing four season as he looks for a better opportunity for his senior campaign. The 6-foot-1 running back totaled 117 carries for 609 yards and 10 touchdowns while reeling in 13 receptions for 116 yards and one score across 13 games during the 2024 season.
APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE
Big day in win McCray recorded 13 rushes for 114 yards and two touchdowns during Tuesday's 21-17 win over South Carolina.
Impact McCray had his best day of the season, notching his first and only 100-yard performance of the 2024 campaign. The tailback still had a career year in his fourth season with the Illini, rushing for 609 yards and 10 touchdowns. He'll have one more season of eligibility remaining for 2025.
JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Moderate day in season finale McCray recorded 11 carries for 46 yards and gathered in their only target for five yards during Saturday's 38-28 victory against Northwestern.
Impact McCray had a relatively quiet game on a day in which fellow running back Aidan Laughery dominated the Northwestern defense to the tune of 172 yards and three touchdowns on the ground. McCray did manage a respectable day against the Wildcats, averaging over four YPC. The junior running back finished the regular season with 495 yards and eight touchdowns on the ground while adding 13 catches for 116 yards and a score through the air as well. His final opportunity to improve those season numbers will come in Illinois' upcoming bowl game.
DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in victory McCray recorded 13 carries for 58 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-31 victory over Rutgers.
Impact McCray found the end zone on a four-yard run in the third quarter to bring the Fighting Illini to within two points at the time. McCray has been hot lately, accounting for 191 yards and five touchdowns on the ground through the last three games. Overall, it's been a solid, while unremarkable, season for McCray, with the junior running back totaling 449 yards and eight touchdowns on the ground through 11 games while adding 12 receptions for 111 yards and a score through the air as well. The team's season finale against Northwestern on Saturday will be his final opportunity to improve his regular season numbers.
NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Running back Josh McCray healthy and thriving for Illinois football Josh McCray remembers his first contact with Illinois football like it was yesterday. It's actually coming up on four years ago.
NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • PANTAGRAPH.COM
Trio of touchdowns in win McCray had nine carries for 61 yards and three touchdowns and reeled in 1 of 2 targets for six yards during Saturday's 38-16 victory over Michigan State.
Impact McCray scored a season-high three touchdowns against the Spartans en route to a dominant win for the Fighting Illini. The junior running back has now run for 391 yards and seven touchdowns on 80 attempts on the ground, adding 12 catches for 111 yards and a score through the air as well. McCray has accounted for 139 total yards and four touchdowns in the team's last two games and will look to keep his positive momentum going in a road battle against Rutgers this coming Saturday.
NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Josh McCray's big day powers Illinois past Michigan State Josh McCray rushed for three touchdowns while Luke Altmyer threw for 231 yards and two scores as Illinois earned a 38-16 Big Ten victory ove...
NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Josh McCray runs for three TDs to lead Illinois to a 38-16 win over slumping Michigan State
Josh McCray ran for three touchdowns and Luke Altmyer threw two TD passes, leading Illinois to a 38-16 victory Saturday over Michigan StateNOVEMBER 16, 2024 • Associated Press
Scores in defeat McCray logged seven rushes for 72 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 25-17 defeat against Minnesota.
Impact McCray found the end zone for the first time since Week 7, scoring on a 42-yard scamper in the second quarter to tie the score at 10. The junior running back has struggled to find consisten production this season, as he has accounted for less than 50 total yards five times this season. Overall, he has accounted for 330 yards and four touchdowns on the ground this season, adding 11 catches for 105 yards and a score through the air as well. His next opportunity to shine will come when the Fighting Illini host Michigan State following this week's bye.
NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Breakout performance in OT win McCray compiled 16 carries for 78 yards and two touchdowns and gathered in all three targets for 46 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 50-49 overtime victory against Purdue.
Impact When it rains, it pours. McCray put together a career day in Illinois' overtime thriller against Purdue, recording a season-high 124 total yards as he found the end zone on three occasions. The junior running back had had a minimal role within the Fighting Illini offense up to Saturday, as he had yet to handle double digit carries this season and had handled five or less attempts in three of the team's first five games. Saturday's explosion could lead to more opportunities for McCray moving forward, with his next opportunity coming against a tough Michigan defense this coming Saturday.
OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
