Leshon Williams News, Rumors, Updates - Kansas Jayhawks

Misses week one Williams (undisclosed) missed Friday's 46-7 win over Wagner.

Impact Williams, who warmed up ahead of Friday's matchup, did not end up playing in the win. Given the game was against a lesser opponent, the Jayhawks' could have just been extra cautious with Williams' health. His next chance to suit up is Saturday at Missouri.

AUGUST 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted warming up Williams (undisclosed) is warming up ahead of Kansas' clash with Wagner, per Michael Swain of 247Sports.com.

Impact Williams was considered questionable to doubtful earlier in the week, but it appears the tailback is going to give it a go for the Jayhawks. He logged six carries for 57 yards and a score in Week 0, and he could be a significant part of the offense if he plays. His availability remains in question, however.

AUGUST 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to doubtful Williams (undisclosed) is questionable to doubtful for the Jayhawks' upcoming game Friday against Wagner, Matt Tait of the Perpetual Sports Network reports.

Impact When the 2025 Jayhawks began their regular season Saturday against Fresno State, Williams started strong, with six carries for 57 yards and one touchdown. He also logged a 16-yard reception. But sometime between Saturday and Monday, Williams suffered an undisclosed problem, which may affect his immediate availability for Friday.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Adds score in first game at KU Williams had six rushes for 57 yards and one touchdown and reeled in his only target for 16 yards during Saturday's 31-7 victory against Fresno State.

Impact Williams broke away for a long 21-yard touchdown in his first ever game with the Jayhawks. Although teammate Daniel Hishaw led the way for the Jayhawks with 13 carries for 69 yards, the Iowa transfer showed that he's impressive enough to get carries each week. Look for Kansas to spread around the love in the backfield from week-to-week as QB Jalon Daniels also dazzles with his legs. Kansas will play Wagner on Friday Night.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas Shines in Win vs. Fresno State as Jayhawks Open Rebuilt $450M Stadium

Led by QB Jalon Daniels, Kansas opened its rebuilt, $450 million on-campus stadium with a 31-7 rout of Fresno State on Saturday.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Kansas Shines in Win vs. Fresno State as Jayhawks Open Rebuilt $450M Stadium

Fresno State Bulldogs vs. Kansas Jayhawks Highlights | FOX College Football

AUGUST 24, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Jalon Daniels stars as Kansas opens rebuilt $450M stadium with 31-7 win over Fresno State

Kansas has opened its new $450 million on-campus stadium with a dominant 31-7 win over Fresno State

AUGUST 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Leshon Williams rushes for a 19-yard TD, giving Kansas lead over Fresno State

AUGUST 23, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Kansas Jayhawks' new stadium symbolizes program's resurgence, though work on both still remains

The Kansas Jayhawks have been making strides in their football program, much like the construction of their new stadium

AUGUST 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Flips commitment to Kansas Williams flipped his commitment to Kansas on Monday, Michael Swain of 247Sports reports.

Impact Williams committed to Memphis on Tuesday. Less than a week later, his commitment has diverged from the AAC to the Big 12, joining a Kansas team already eliminated from bowl contention in 2024 and focusing on building for 2025. In 2023, Williams logged 170 carries for 821 yards (4.8 averaged per carry) and one touchdown. He also recorded 12 receptions for 68 yards and a second TD.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Commits to Memphis Williams announced his commitment to Memphis on Tuesday.

Impact Williams entered the transfer portal mid-season, so he had more than enough time to pick a school for his 2025 season even before the NCAA's 2024 campaign came to an official close. Memphis' already potent running game is not expected to lose some of its luster via the portal now that Williams will enroll there. In 2023, he logged 170 carries for 821 yards (4.8 averaged per carry) and one touchdown. Williams also recorded 12 receptions for 68 yards and a second TD.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Iowa's Leshon Williams and Kaleb Brown leave the team and plan to enter the transfer portal

Iowa running back Leshon Williams and receiver Kaleb Brown have left the team and plan to enter the transfer portal in December

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • Associated Press

Will enter transfer portal Williams will enter the NCAA's transfer portal, David Eickholt of 247Sports reports.

Impact Once the 2023 Hawkeyes' leading rusher, Williams saw a demotion and his role significantly diminish during 2024, a year in which he has barely averaged more than one yard per carry. The running back will redshirt this year with an intent to play one more season of college football in 2025.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Williams (undisclosed) will play Saturday versus Ohio State.

Impact Williams will return for the Hawkeye's after missing last week's win over Minnesota. He's only had nine carries for 21 yards so far this season and will help provide depth behind Kaleb Johnson during Saturday's matchup.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Should be ready to roll Williams (undisclosed) was back at practice in full capacity and should be available for Iowa this weekend at Ohio State, David Eickholt of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Williams missed the Hawkeyes' win over Minnesota, but wasn't all that involved in Iowa's backfield prior to that. He's logged nine carries over three games for just 21 yards. His return should add depth for Iowa, but Kaleb Johnson will continue to be the top dog in this backfield for the foreseeable future.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Gophers Williams (undisclosed) left Iowa's win over Troy with an injury and won't be available against Minnesota this week, David Eickholt of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact It's unclear what exactly the injury Williams is dealing with is, but it's severe enough that Iowa knows it'll be without it's big-play running back early in the week. The Hawkeyes' backfield is stacked with Kaleb Johnson and Kamari Moulton, both of whom should see an uptick in snaps this week with Williams out. His next chance to play will come in Week 6 against Ohio State.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No injury designation for Week 1 Williams (undisclosed) isn't listed on Iowa's injury report ahead of its opener against Illinois State.

Impact This is big news for Iowa, as Williams is set to be one of the Hawkeyes' top backs alongside Kamari Moulton. Last season, Williams ran for 821 yards on 170 carries, and he'll return for what should be a productive senior season.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in return Williams (undisclosed) has returned to practice but limited in volume Thursday, Tyler Tachman of the Des Moines Register reports.

Impact Williams's injury was reported as not being a long-term problem earlier this August, so this return to practice is making the chances he'll see the field next Saturday against Illinois State more likely. While he's now practicing in a limited fashion, the coming days should be pivotal in deciding whether he'll be good for Iowa's season opener.

AUGUST 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out during fall camp Williams (undisclosed) is currently out for the Hawkeyes' fall camp, Tyler Tachman of the Des Moines Register reports.

Impact Williams' injury is reportedly not expected to be long-term. That's good news for Iowa, as he's expected to be their lead back this fall after rushing for 821 yards and one score while averaging 4.8 yards-per-carry in 2023. If Williams is forced to miss time, Kaleb Johnson would likely assume the lead role in the Hawkeyes' backfield.

AUGUST 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leshon Williams' 82-yard touchdown run leads Iowa to 15-6 win over Wisconsin

Leshon Williams scored the game’s lone touchdown and finished with 174 rushing yards to lead Iowa to a 15-6 win over Wisconsin.

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Leshon Williams' 82-yard touchdown run leads Iowa to 15-6 win over Wisconsin

Leshon Williams helps Iowa slip past Wisconsin Leshon Williams scored on an 82-yard run and Iowa’s dominant defense kept Wisconsin out of the end zone as the Hawkeyes pulled out a 15-6 vi...

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Leshon Williams helps Iowa slip past Wisconsin Leshon Williams scored on an 82-yard run and Iowa’s dominant defense kept Wisconsin out of the end zone as the Hawkeyes pulled out a 15-6 vi...

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Leshon Williams helps Iowa slip past Wisconsin Leshon Williams scored on an 82-yard run and Iowa’s dominant defense kept Wisconsin out of the end zone as the Hawkeyes pulled out a 15-6 vi...

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Wisconsin Badgers Highlights | CFB on FOX

OCTOBER 14, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Leshon Williams rushes 82 yards for UNREAL TD to give Iowa a lead against Wisconsin

OCTOBER 14, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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Kansas Shines in Win vs. Fresno State as Jayhawks Open Rebuilt $450M Stadium

Fresno State Bulldogs vs. Kansas Jayhawks Highlights | FOX College Football

Jalon Daniels stars as Kansas opens rebuilt $450M stadium with 31-7 win over Fresno State

Leshon Williams rushes for a 19-yard TD, giving Kansas lead over Fresno State

Kansas Jayhawks' new stadium symbolizes program's resurgence, though work on both still remains

Iowa's Leshon Williams and Kaleb Brown leave the team and plan to enter the transfer portal

Leshon Williams' 82-yard touchdown run leads Iowa to 15-6 win over Wisconsin

Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Wisconsin Badgers Highlights | CFB on FOX

Leshon Williams rushes 82 yards for UNREAL TD to give Iowa a lead against Wisconsin