Landon Ellis News, Rumors, Updates - UCLA Bruins

Expected to play Saturday Ellis (head) is not on UCLA's injury report for Saturday's matchup against Purdue.

Impact After missing the last contest against San Diego State with a head injury, Ellis is good to go for UCLA's Big Ten opener against Purdue. The wide receiver logged just one catch for 20 yards during his Bruin debut in Week 1 against California.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be out Ellis (head) wasn't spotted in warmups and is expected to miss Saturday's game against San Diego State, Connor Morrissette of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Ellis was initially considered a GTD for this contest, but the fact that he wasn't spotted in warmups suggests he's not expected to be available against SDSU. In Week 1, he notched a 20-yard reception before being knocked out of the game with a head injury. Ellis is expected to be a key wideout for UCLA when healthy, but based on the latest developments, the earliest he can step on the field is the Week 3 matchup against Purdue next Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed a GTD for Week 2 Ellis (head) will be a game-time call for UCLA's tilt with San Diego State on Saturday, per Pete Nakos of On3.com.

Impact Ellis missed practice throughout Week 2, but the wideout still has a shot to play. In Week 1, he notched a 20-yard reception before being knocked out of the game with a head injury. If Ellis can't go, Brian Rowe, Mikey Matthews and Semaj Morgan should lead the way for the Bruins at receiver.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Still absent from practice Ellis (head) didn't practice with UCLA on Tuesday or Wednesday, per Connor Morrissette of 247Sports.com.

Impact Ellis left UCLA's season-opening win over California with a head injury after catching one of two targets for 20 yards. Considering the wideout continues to sit out practices this week, his status isn't looking great for the Bruins' Week 2 tilt with San Diego State. UCLA would continue to reply on Brian Rowe, Mikey Matthews and Semaj Morgan in his stead.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers undisclosed injury Ellis suffered an undisclosed injury during Saturday's win over California, per Jack Savage of 247Sports.com.

Impact Ellis exited the game early with an undisclosed injury, putting his status for the Bruins' Week 2 matchup against South Dakota State up in the air. If he ends up being unable to play, Brian Rowe, Mikey Matthews and Semaj Morgan would all be in line for increased playing time.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

Commits to UCLA Ellis has committed to UCLA, Brandon Huffman of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Head coached by Bob Chesney during an excellent 2025, Ellis will follow his HC from James Madison to UCLA. During said year, the wide receiver logged 36 receptions for 624 yards (17.3 averaged per catch) and five touchdowns. Considering that Ellis was the best wideout for a playoff-team JMU, he may remain an excellent option during 2026. Not only that, but Nico Iamaleava continually under center and UCLA's relative lack of receiver excellence can help.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Entering transfer portal Ellis plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, per On3.com.

Impact Ellis will enter the portal following a single season with James Madison. The 6-foot-2 receiver caught 36 passes for 624 yards and five touchdowns across 12 games for the Dukes this season. He will retain a single year of eligibility at his next destination.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available for title game Ellis (ankle) is available for Friday's game with Troy.

Impact Ellis will look to log his first stats since Week 12, when he recorded two receptions (on three targets) for 46 yards against Appalachian State. The wide receiver's 2025 season includes 32 catches with 468 yards (16.6 averaged per reception) and five touchdowns across 10 games.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Sun Belt Championship Game Ellis (ankle) has been listed as probable ahead of Friday's game against Troy.

Impact Ellis is expected to be available for the Dukes after missing the last two games with an ankle injury. The 6-foot-2 junior appeared in 10 games during the regular season, tallying 32 receptions for 532 yards and five touchdowns. Ellis has been one of Alonza Barnett's most reliable targets this fall.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP for Week 14 Ellis (ankle) didn't play in Saturday's win over Coastal Carolina.

Impact Ellis missed his second consecutive game and will finish the regular season having caught 32 passes for 532 yards and five touchdowns across 10 games. He will look to be healthy in time for Friday's conference championship matchup versus Troy.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

GTD vs. Coastal Carolina Ellis (ankle) is listed questionable for Saturday's game against Coastal Carolina.

Impact Ellis will be considered a game-time decision as he continues dealing with an ankle injury. The junior wide receiver has played an important part of this offense as he totaled 32 receptions for 532 yards and five touchdowns across 10 games.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 14 Ellis (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against Coastal Carolina.

Impact Ellis has been the best wideout for JMU in 2025, so his availability is critical for this regular-season finale since the team is looking to win the Sun Belt Championship. Ellis has 32 catches for 532 yards and five scores across 10 games in 2025.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

HC hopeful for availability James Madison's head coach Bob Chesney is hopeful that Ellis (ankle) will be available Saturday at Coastal Carolina, Catie Harper of the Daily News-Record reports.

Impact Ellis has been the top wideout for James Madison this season, so having him available in Week 14 will be crucial for a JMU team trying to win the Sun Belt Championship. The wide receiver will look to prevent a second consecutive DNP and is looking for his first touchdown since Week 7.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out for most of game Ellis (undisclosed) barely logged double-digit snaps in Saturday's 24-20 win over Washington State.

Impact Ellis missed half of the Dukes' game against Appalachian State last week, and he was barely on the field versus the Cougars this past Saturday. The junior wide receiver now remains questionable for this upcoming week's game at Coastal Carolina.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Marches on in win Ellis posted three receptions (on five targets) for 49 yards during Saturday's 35-23 victory versus Marshall.

Impact Ellis continued his nice 2025 on Saturday, raising his season receiving line to 30-486-5 through nine games played. The wideout hasn't scored since Oct. 11. when the Dukes beat Louisiana-Lafayette, so the Junior will look to end his mini three-game drought next Saturday against Appalachian State.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Slow day in big win Ellis totaled two receptions (on four targets) for 37 yards during Tuesday's 52-20 victory versus Texas State.

Impact Ellis tied for his lowest reception total in a game this season with his two catches. The Junior receiver has posted a line of 27-437-5, leading the Dukes in receiving touchdowns and yards through eight games in 2025.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Strong day in win Ellis tallied six receptions (on seven targets) for 97 yards during Saturday's 63-27 victory versus Old Dominion.

Impact Ellis continued his strong season on Saturday with his 97-yard showing. The six receptions led the Dukes receivers in the blowout win. Ellis has produced a line of 25-400-5, that leads all receivers in those three categories.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Strong day in win Ellis tallied six receptions (on seven targets) for 97 yards during Saturday's 63-27 victory versus Old Dominion.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

JMU receiver Landon Ellis getting comfortable at FBS level It’s something that had been on his mind for a while.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROANOKE.COM

Three touchdowns in win Ellis caught six of eight targets for 120 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 24-14 victory over Louisiana.

Impact Ellis was quarterback Alonza Barnett's favourite target on Saturday, leading the team in receptions, yards and touchdowns. Ellis found the end zone on two four yard scores and a 62-yard catch in the third quarter. Ellis has posted a line of 19-303-5 through six games, good for first on the team in yards and touchdowns while trailing only running back Wayne Knight in receptions.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Barnett and Ellis connect for 3 touchdowns and James Madison defeats Louisiana-Lafayette 24-14

Alonza Barnett III threw three touchdown passes to Landon Ellis and James Madison defeated Louisiana-Lafayette 24-14

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Second touchdown of season Ellis posted three receptions (on five targets) for 40 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-13 win against Liberty.

Impact Ellis recorded his second touchdown of 2025 Saturday, connecting with Alonza Barnett in the second quarter for a 21-yard score. Ellis has recorded eight receptions and 115 yards through three games.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Barnett scores 3 TDs as James Madison rolls past Liberty 31-13

Alonza Barnett III accounts for three touchdowns to lead James Madison to a 31-13 victory over Liberty

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Barnett, Sluka double up to lead James Madison to 45-10 romp over Weber State

Starting quarterback Alonza Barnett III and reserve quarterback Matthew Sluka each threw for a touchdown and ran for another in the first half and James Madison dominated Weber Sta...

AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

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