Kendrick Raphael News, Rumors, Updates - SMU Mustangs

Totals 84 scrimmage yards, score Raphael had 14 rushes for 51 yards and one touchdown and caught all five targets for 33 yards during Saturday's 30-27 loss against Syracuse.

Impact Raphael had another somewhat productive day, including the rushing touchdown, but he managed just 3.6 yards per rushing attempt against a surprisingly motivated Syracuse rush defense. Raphael has had a magnet for the end zone, posting nine rushing scores and one receiving TD, and he has at least one score in six of his past seven outings.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Syracuse scores game-winning touchdown with 17 seconds to go to defeat No. 19 SMU 30-27

Steve Angeli hit little-used tight end Noah Meyers on a 2-yard scoring strike with 17 seconds to go and Syracuse defeated No. 19 SMU 30-27

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Hits triple digits with two scores Raphael recorded 22 carries for 104 yards and two touchdowns and caught their only target for 22 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 59-20 victory versus California.

Impact Raphael left Cal for SMU after the 2025 season, so this likely was an extra special game for him. He racked up a career-high 923 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns last season for the Golden Bears. The senior has back-to-back games with at least 104 rushing yards, and he has totaled nine touchdowns through seven games. He'll look to add to those totals next Saturday at Syracuse.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Jennings breaks SMU's TD passing record as No. 23 Mustangs beat Cal 59-20

Kevin Jennings threw three touchdowns to break SMU’s career record, Kendrick Raphael ran for 104 yards while accounting for three scores and the No. 23 Mustangs beat California 59-...

OCTOBER 24 • Associated Press

Hits triple digits in home win Raphael logged 22 carries for 124 yards and reeled in 1 of 2 targets for four yards during Saturday's 23-13 victory over Virginia.

Impact While Raphael saw his four-game touchdown scoring streak come to a close, he was able to record just his second 100-yard rushing performance. He has been entrusted with 22 or more carries in three of the past four games, and he is a fantasy stud as long as he keeps up that kind of usage.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Jennings and kicking game help No. 24 SMU beat Virginia 23-13

Kevin Jennings threw two touchdown passes, former SMU soccer player Brendan Baird boosted the struggling special teams with three field goals and the No. 24 Mustangs beat Virginia...

OCTOBER 17 • Associated Press

Punches in touchdown vs. BC Raphael tallied 15 rushes for 45 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 25-16 victory over Boston College.

Impact Raphael had a pedestrian 45 yards on the ground, and just 3.0 yards per rushing attempt, but the conditions were a bit challenging with slippery, rainy weather in the area. He'll look to get back on track after the bye, taking on Virginia at home on Oct. 17.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Jennings accounts for 3 TDs as No. 21 SMU holds off Boston College 25-16

Kevin Jennings threw for two touchdowns and ran for a score and No. 21 SMU beat Boston College 25-16 in a soggy defensive struggle

OCTOBER 3 • Associated Press

Kevin Jennings becomes SMU's career passing leader as No. 22 Mustangs overcome Missouri State 34-24

Kevin Jennings threw for 464 yards to become SMU’s career passing leader as the No. 22 Mustangs overcame an early 10-point deficit for a 34-24 win over Missouri State

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Flirts with century mark in win Raphael logged 23 carries for 98 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-24 victory against Missouri State.

Impact Raphael just missed out on a triple-digit yardage total, but he totaled 146 scrimmage yards with a score, while out-touching Dramekco Green at a 27-to-12 clip. Raphael is the lead back, and he is doing nothing to hurt that status. He'll get a shot at Boston College next Saturday, as ACC play resumes.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Ole Miss rises to No. 4 with win over LSU

Mississippi climbed to No. 4 in the AP Top 25 rankings after defeating LSU 32-24

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Rules the backfield in road loss Raphael totaled 24 rushes for 197 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 41-31 loss to Louisville.

Impact The Mustangs suffered a 10-point loss, but it was no fault of Raphael. Kevin Jennings was struggling a bit in the passing game, and Raphael's backfield mate Dramekco Green was limited to 2.6 yards per carry on nine totes. But, Raphael exploded for 8.2 yards per attempt, and his three rushing scores were the most for an SMU player since Nov. 8, 2025, when Derrick McFall scored three against Boston College. It was the first time a Mustang rushed for at least 150 yards since Brashard Smith against Pitt on Nov. 2, 2024.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Big plays late push No. 23 Louisville past No. 16 SMU, 41-31

Keyjuan Brown ran for a career-high 163 yards and a pair of long touchdowns on 10 carries to guide No. 23 Louisville to a 41-31 victory over 16th-ranked SMU

SEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Scores TD in limited action Raphael posted three carries for three yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 56-10 win against UC Davis.

Impact Raphael opened the scoring with a five-yard touchdown run midway through the first quarter, but he was not really needed much after that. He and Dramekco Green split the carries at Florida State last week, and in this one, Derrick McFall was given more opportunities with the lopsided score. Expect to see more of Raphael in next week's game at Louisville, so if you have fantasy stock in him, don't give up just yet.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Splits SMU backfield in win Raphael totaled 12 rushes for 75 yards during Monday's 27-24 win versus Florida State.

Impact Raphael also added an 11-yard reception, basically splitting the primary backfield touches with Dramekco Green. Raphael averaged 6.3 yards per carry, to just 3.3 yards per tote for Green, so that likely bodes well going forward for his touch total. Both players should enjoy plenty of success as the Mustangs step out of conference to host FCS UC Davis next Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as co-starter Raphael is listed as a co-starter at running back ahead of Monday's game at Florida State, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Raphael is listed alongside Dramecko Green as the co-starters in the Mustangs' backfield. Raphael is coming off an excellent season with Cal where he gained nearly 1,200 total yards and scored 14 touchdowns, so his inclusion as a starter is not surprising. It will be interesting to see how the carries are split between Raphael and Green as Green only had 25 carries last season as a true freshman.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

No. 19 SMU eyes another ACC run as QB Kevin Jennings' final season opens with early road tests

SMU should be a top contender again in the Atlantic Coast Conference in hometown quarterback Kevin Jennings’ final season

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

Stands out in first day of camp Raphael was a standout performer for SMU on the first day of camp Friday, according to Dean Ralsky of On3.com.

Impact Raphael transferred to SMU in the offseason after a 2025 campaign in which he ran for 944 yards and 13 touchdowns on 4.1 yards per carry while also catching 34 passes for 245 yards and one touchdown at California. Raphael seems to be a firm grasp of the RB1 role at SMU, but nonetheless, he looked ready to work and a standout player for the Mustangs in the early stages of camp.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Five Breakout Candidates for SMU Football in 2026 It’s easy to get excited about the established stars of SMU football: Kevin Jennings, Kendrick Raphael, PJ Williams. But each season, player...

JULY 27 • SI.COM

Joins Pony Express Raphael will transfer to SMU, per Chris Hummer of 247Sports.com.

Impact Raphael started his career at NC State, but transferred to California for his junior season and proceeded to have a career year. The tailback ran for 944 yards and 13 touchdowns on 4.1 yards per carry, also catching 34 passes for 245 yards and one touchdown. Now, the workhorse back will take his talents to SMU, where he projects as a starter for the Mustangs in 2026.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to portal Raphael plans to enter the transfer portal, Hayes Fawcett of On3.com reports.

Impact Raphael had a breakout 2025 campaign with Cal, rushing 233 times for 944 yards and 13 touchdowns. He also caught 34 passes for 245 yards and one touchdown. He had spent two seasons at NC State previously. Whichever school lands his services would have a new RB1.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in bowl loss Raphael posted 18 rushes for 91 yards and one touchdown and hauled in 3 of 4 targets for 14 yards during Wednesday's 35-31 loss versus Hawaii.

Impact Raphael found the end zone on a 19-yard run in the second quarter, giving Cal a 14-0 lead at the time. The 5-foot-11 running back led the team in rushing yards on the day, totaling 91 yards on the ground to go along with 14 receiving yards. On the season, Raphael finished with 944 yards and 13 touchdowns to go along with 34 receptions for 245 yards and a score through the air as well. With one year of eligibility remaining, he will have to wait until next fall to see his next game action.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Strong end to regular season Raphael accrued 33 carries for 111 yards and one touchdown and hauled in all five targets for 53 yards during Saturday's 38-35 win versus Southern Methodist.

Impact Raphael was the Golden Bears' workhorse this fall, and he closed out the year with yet another strong performance, scoring his 13th touchdown of the season and eclipsing 100 yards rushing for the third time. Raphael, who spent the first two seasons of his career with NC State, had a career year in Berkeley, rushing for 853 yards and 12 touchdowns on 4.0 yards per carry, also reeling in 31 grabs for 231 yards and two touchdowns. He'll have one more season of eligibility remaining, and should he elect to stay with Cal, he should once again be the lead back.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 25 SMU squanders chance at clinching berth in ACC title game as Cal scores 38-35 win

Kendrick Raphael ran in from 2 yards out with 43 seconds left and California upset No. 25 SMU, 38-35, night to spoil its hopes of making the Atlantic Coast Conference championship...

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Largely contained by Cardinal Raphael recorded 15 carries for 47 yards and hauled in 4 of 5 targets for 12 yards during Saturday's 31-10 defeat to Stanford.

Impact Raphael averaged just over 3.0 yards per carry in the Golden Bears' brutal loss to Stanford. The tailback was a major factor in the Golden Bears' offense with 19 touches, but Cal simply couldn't get anything going as it fell to Stanford in a loss that left head coach Justin Wilcox out of a job. Raphael will look to close the season on a high note against SMU.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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