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Not playing in Week 3 Phifer (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Purdue.

Impact Phifer was considered doubtful to play in Week 3, and in the end, the TE won't be an option this weekend. The tight end has yet to record a catch after appearing in just 36 snaps in Week 1's matchup against California. That means Bradyen Loftin and Harry Lodge should see most of the TE looks in the passing game once again.

19 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful to appear Saturday Phifer (undisclosed) is listed as doubtful ahead of UCLA's matchup against Purdue on Saturday.

Impact After missing last week's matchup against San Diego State, Phifer is in jeopardy of missing consecutive games after being listed as doubtful before UCLA's Big Ten opener against Purdue. The tight end has yet to record a catch after appearing in just 36 snaps in Week 1's matchup against California.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Misses win over Aztecs Phifer (undisclosed) did not play in Saturday's 28-10 win over San Diego State.

Impact Phifer missed his first game of the year due to an unknown ailment. The senior tight end will now look to get back to health for Saturday's Big Ten matchup versus Purdue. He's yet to record a catch this season.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Status uncertain for Saturday Phifer (undisclosed) is banged up and is suddenly a question mark for UCLA's tilt with San Diego State on Saturday night, per Connor Morrissette of 247Sports.com.

Impact Phifer failed to reel in his lone target in UCLA's season opening win over California. Now, the tight end is battling an undisclosed injury and is uncertain for Saturday against the Aztecs. That would likely position Brayden Loftin as UCLA's top tight end.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Follows Chesney to LA Phifer will transfer to UCLA, per his personal X account.

Impact Phifer will follow his head coach at James Madison, Bob Chesney, to UCLA. He totaled six catches for 81 yards and two touchdowns across three years in Harrisonburg, and should have two seasons of eligibility remaining with the Bruins.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Plans to enter portal Phifer plans to enter the NCAA's transfer portal, 247Sports reports.

Impact Even though James Madison logged a program-best season in 2025, Phifer's statistical production did not change much. The tight end has two years of collegiate eligibility remaining.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

One catch, one TD Phifer gathered in their only target for 37 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-20 defeat versus Appalachian State.

Impact Phifer went untargeted in his first seven appearances of 2024 but finally had the ball thrown his way in Week 13. The tight end made the most of the opportunity, catching the pass and scoring his first career touchdown.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in Georgia State game Phifer (concussion) participated in James Madison's 38-7 win Saturday against Georgia State.

Impact Saturday marked Phifer's first game since entering concussion protocol back in October. He is still looking for his first reception and yards as part of James Madison's football program.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

In concussion protocol Phifer (concussion) is out Saturday at Georgia Southern, Shane Mettlen of the Daily News-Record reports.

Impact Phifer will miss Saturday's game as he is in concussion protocol. He already missed last week, presumably also in concussion protocol, so he may be able to return next Saturday versus Southern Miss.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE