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1 DAY AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Inefficient in loss Avant compiled nine rushes for 35 yards and caught all three targets for 13 yards during Saturday's 17-10 loss to Michigan.

Impact Avant couldn't replicate his productive season opener against a much tougher Michigan front, finishing with less than 40 rushing yards. The junior running back led the position in carries and rushing yards and should be expected to handle another healthy workload against New Mexico at home.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lead back in win Avant totaled 15 carries for 79 yards and one touchdown and caught their only target for six yards during Friday's 51-0 win over UTEP.

Impact Avant made an impression in his Oklahoma debut, scoring from one yard out to finish the Sooners' opening possession. The junior running back led the team in carries in yards and his usage will be worth monitoring heading into next week's matchup against Michigan.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma RB Lloyd Avant Pleased — but not Content — With Game 1 Performance Lloyd Avant was the Sooners' leading rusher in their 51-0 win over UTEP, and he'll look to build on his promising start to the 2026 season.

SEPTEMBER 6 • SI.COM

How Oklahoma RB Lloyd Avant's 'Really Loud' Play Style Earned him Week 1 Opportunity Avant was previously a standout on two subpar teams, and now he'll begin the season in a major role for the Sooners in 2026.

SEPTEMBER 2 • SI.COM

Labeled as co-starter vs. UTEP Avant is listed as a co-starter for the position ahead of Friday's game against UTEP.

Impact Avant is in line to split work fellow back Xavier Robinson as they are both listed as co-starters for the running back position. The Colorado State transfer comes in aiming to build on his production from last season, where he carried the ball 90 times for 417 yards and five touchdowns while reeling in 24 receptions for 261 yards and a score.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

4 Oklahoma players whose stock has skyrocketed already during fall camp Lloyd Avant and 3 other Sooners making buzz ahead of the season opener

AUGUST 15 • STORMININNORMAN.COM

Early leader at RB position Avant has made an early impact in the Sooners' running back room going into their fall camp, Colton Sulley of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact Xavier Robinson (undisclosed) and Tory Blaylock (undisclosed) being out for the Sooners' spring camp meant that another running back could boost his stock, and that RB was Avant, so much so that he has at least a decent chance to be RB1 by the time they begin their regular season Sept. 4. It is not a stretch to say that he can be among the 2026 Sooners' top options. Even though this year would mark his first for a Power Conference team, Avant has excelled at the FBS level, having logged over 600 all-purpose yards and five touchdowns during his latest season with Colorado State.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Sooners add a sneaky offensive weapon with a tie that fans might overlook Colorado State RB Lloyd Avant reunites with Kevin Wilson at Oklahoma

JANUARY 5 • STORMININNORMAN.COM

Lands with Sooners Avant will transfer to Oklahoma, per Max Olson of The Athletic.

Impact Avant started his career at Tulsa, spent 2025 with Colorado State and will now play for his third program in as many years. The tailback ran for 417 yards and five touchdowns on 4.6 yards per carry this fall with the Rams. Now, Avant will join the Power Four level in Norman, and should immediately compete for carries with two years of eligibility remaining.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma hosting transfer that could potentially fill multiple roster needs Colorado State running back Lloyd Avant reportedly visiting OU

JANUARY 2 • STORMININNORMAN.COM

Entering transfer portal Avant plans to enter the transfer portal, Chris Hummer of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Avant will search for his third team for his third collegiate season after playing for Colorado State this past year and Tulsa the previous campaign. The sophomore running back logged 90 rushes for 417 yards and five touchdowns in the 2025 season.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Excels as pass catcer Avant had three carries for 11 yards and a touchdown and hauled in 8 of 9 targets for 135 yards during Friday's 42-21 defeat against Air Force.

Impact Avant would punch in a five-yard touchdown for his sixth score of the season, though most of his production ultimately came in the passing game. The sophomore hauled in a season-high eight receptions while leading the Rams in receiving yards. Avant, who found the end zone in three straight games to end the year, will finish the campaign with 417 rushing yards on 90 carries across 12 contests while adding another 261 yards on 24 receptions.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Air Force Falcons vs. Colorado State Rams Highlights | FOX College Football

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Gaines and Sherrod each run for 2 TDs, Boise State beats Colorado State 49-21

Sire Gaines ran for 149 yards and two touchdowns and Boise State jumped out early and rolled past Colorado State 49-21

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Improved volume during Week 12 Avant compiled 12 carries for 36 yards and hauled in 2 of 3 targets for 44 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 20-17 defeat versus New Mexico.

Impact For 2025, 12 is Avant's second-best number of rushing attempts. Out wide, he not only updated his season high in yards but also logged his ongoing campaign's first TD. Jalen Dupree no longer being part of Colorado State's team should benefit Avant, as the Rams will have to re-establish the top of their pecking order at running back.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Rams in carries Avant notched 16 rushes for 52 yards and a touchdown and caught his only target for four yards during Friday's 49-21 win against Fresno State.

Impact Avant led CSU in carries Friday, while Justin Marshall and Jalen Dupree combined for just 14 attempts between them. The sophomore Avant ran the ball just eight times for 50 yards in his previous two contests. Overall, the former Tulsa transfer has totaled 278 yards and three touchdowns on 49 attempts this season.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Rams in carries Avant notched 16 rushes for 52 yards and a touchdown and caught his only target for four yards during Friday's 49-21 win against Fresno State.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Brousseau guides Colorado State to 49-21 romp over Fresno State

Jackson Brousseau followed a 73-yard touchdown run by Justin Marshall with three first-half touchdown passes and Colorado State cruised to a 49-21 victory over Fresno State

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Efficient vs. UTSA Avant recorded 10 carries for 96 yards and hauled in 2 of 3 targets for one yard during Saturday's 17-16 loss to Texas-San Antonio.

Impact Avant split carries with Jalen Dupree on Saturday, though the sophomore was the more productive of the two, averaging 9.6 yards per carry. Through three games, Avant's rushed for 176 yards and two touchdowns on 25 carries.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

McCown throws 74-yard TD pass to Henry Jr.; UTSA stops 2-point try and beats Colorado State 17-16

Owen McCown throws a 74-yard touchdown pass to Robert Henry Jr., helping UTSA beat Colorado State 17-16 on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Leads backfield in Week 2 Avant tallied 11 carries for 68 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 21-17 win over Northern Colorado.

Impact After logging just 12 yards on four carries in CSU's opener last week, Avant wound up leading the Rams in rushing in Week 2 while scoring a pair of touchdowns from inside the 10. The Rams' backfield picture still appears murky, as Avant, Jalen Dupree, Justin Marshall and Tahj Bullock all saw at least seven carries, though the 210-pound Avant's usage in the red zone is certainly encouraging. The sophomore joined Colorado State in the offseason after rushing for 259 yards and a touchdown as a true freshman at Tulsa last year.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fowler-Nicolosi's last-minute touchdown rescues Colorado State against FCS-foe Northern Colorado

Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi ran for a 13-yard touchdown in the final minute of the game, lifting Colorado State to a 21-17 victory over Northern Colorado

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Commits to Colorado State Avant has committed to Colorado State, according to his X account.

Impact Avant's 2024 season includes 76 carries for 259 yards (3.4 averaged per carry) and one touchdown. He also logged 12 receptions for 62 yards, with 5.2 averaged per catch.

MAY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leads backfield Saturday Avant notched 14 carries for 61 yards and hauled in 2 of 3 targets for negative two yards during Saturday's 28-24 loss versus Arkansas State.

Impact Avant led the team in rushing attempts and yards Saturday, gaining 60 rushing yards in his second consecutive game. He split carries with Anthony Watkins (13 carries for 46 yards and a touchdown), suggesting that the Golden Hurricane may have a one-two punch in the backfield. Avant's involvement this early in his time with Tulsa bodes very well for not only the rest of this season, but the rest of his career.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Air Force Falcons vs. Colorado State Rams Highlights | FOX College Football

Gaines and Sherrod each run for 2 TDs, Boise State beats Colorado State 49-21

Jackson Brousseau guides Colorado State to 49-21 romp over Fresno State

McCown throws 74-yard TD pass to Henry Jr.; UTSA stops 2-point try and beats Colorado State 17-16

Fowler-Nicolosi's last-minute touchdown rescues Colorado State against FCS-foe Northern Colorado