Makai Jackson News, Rumors, Updates - Indiana Hoosiers

Redshirting and entering portal Jackson is redshirting his 2025 season and entering the NCAA's transfer portal, Pete Nakos of On3 reports.

Impact Jackson no longer part of Indiana makes sense, as his latest update provides a broad picture of what he wants to do with his 2025 season. Joining the Indiana program has not been as fruitful a jump as he would have hoped, going from a top Sun Belt wideout to a fringe option.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

No longer part of Indiana Jackson is no longer part of Indiana's team, Aaron Ferguson and Zach Osterman of IndyStar.com reports.

Impact It looks like Jackson's 2025 season for Indiana is over after only one game, during which he logged three receptions (on five targets) for 15 yards. The wide receiver can redshirt this year and maintain his senior year of collegiate eligibility going into 2026.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Commits to Indiana Jackson has committed to Indiana, Michael Niziolek of The Bloomington Herald-Times reports.

Impact Jackson has only one year of collegiate eligibility remaining, so it makes sense he uses it for a Power Conference team. Indiana recently suffered elimination in the 2024-25 College Football Playoff. But following the success, IU's team will lose four of its top-six wideouts due to maximized eligibility. At the moment, Indiana's receiver situation presents more of a favorable opportunity for Jackson more than not. He logged 46 receptions for 745 yards.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leaving App State Jackson has announced his entry into the NCAA transfer portal.

Impact Jackson will look to leverage a strong closeout to the 2024-25 season into an opportunity with a new program this offseason. The 6-foot junior finished his second season with the Mountaineers logging 46 receptions for 745 yards and five touchdowns, along with five carries for 90 yards and a rushing touchdown. Jackson tallied 13 receptions for 319 yards and two touchdowns across the Mountaineers last two games, entering the portal as one of the hottest players in the nation.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pops for 157 yards Jackson hauled in 8 of 11 targets for 157 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 29-20 loss against Georgia Southern.

Impact Jackson paced the Mountaineers in receptions, targets and receiving yards Saturday, but his efforts weren't enough to push App. State to bowl eligibility. He'll finish the 2024 campaign with 46 receptions for 745 yards and six total touchdowns across 11 games.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exceptional in win Jackson recorded five receptions (on six targets) for 162 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-20 victory against James Madison.

Impact Jackson accounted for 162 of the Mountaineers' 216 passing yards Saturday and reeled in a 64-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter. Jackson ranks second on App. State in receptions (38), receiving yards (588) and receiving touchdowns (four).

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes splash plays Jackson reeled in 2 of 6 targets for 71 yards during Thursday's 38-24 defeat against Coastal Carolina.

Impact Jackson caught just two passes, but he still totaled his second most receiving yards of the 2024 season. He caught passes of 39 and 32 yards. Through nine games, He's caught 33 of 61 targets for 426 yards and three touchdowns while adding five rushes for 90 yards and a score.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shut down by ODU Jackson hauled in 1 of 3 targets for 15 yards during Saturday's 28-20 victory over Old Dominion.

Impact Jackson caught fewer than four passes for the first time since Week 4, reeling in just one of the three passes thrown his way. The junior wideout has had a productive season, accumulating 31 catches for 355 yards and three touchdowns across eight games.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Catches touchdown in win Jackson notched four receptions (on six targets) for 67 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 33-26 win versus Georgia State.

Impact Jackson notched his second most receiving yards in a game this season and reeled in at least four passes for a third straight game. The junior has been targeted 52 times through seven games, tallying 30 catches for 340 yards and three touchdowns. He's added 90 yards and a touchdown as a rusher.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Another five-catch game Jackson tallied five receptions (on eight targets) for 48 yards during Saturday's 34-24 defeat against Louisiana.

Impact Jackson has seen a steady flow of targets -- 45 in six games -- but he's struggled to capitalize on the influx of opportunities. He's caught five or fewer passes in three straight games and has surpassed 55 receiving yards just once. Jackson has 361 yards from scrimmage (273 receiving, 88 rushing) with three total touchdowns.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Another quiet day Jackson gathered in 5 of 7 targets for 29 yards during Saturday's 52-37 loss versus Marshall.

Impact Jackson started 2024 red-hot, accumulating 10 catches for 164 yards and two touchdowns while adding 71 yards and a score on the ground across the Mountaineers' first three games. He's slowed up since, totaling seven receptions for 61 yards and no touchdowns across his last two outings. On the year, Jackson ranks second on the team in receptions and third in receiving yards.

OCTOBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Neutralized in Week 4 Jackson reeled in 2 of 5 targets for 32 yards during Thursday's 48-14 loss versus South Alabama.

Impact Jackson combined for 12 receptions (on 19 targets) for 140 yards and two touchdowns in Weeks 2 and 3 but failed to replicate the success against South Alabama. His five targets marked a season low and it was his first contest without a touchdown in 2024. Jackson and the Mountaineers' offense will look to bounce back in Week 5 against Liberty.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goes for 86 yards Jackson hauled in 6 of 8 targets for 86 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 21-19 win versus East Carolina.

Impact App State attempted 47 passes and surpassed 400 passing yards in the contest, resulting in an excellent fantasy day for the Jackson. Still, the wideout ranked third in receiving yards and second in receptions. Through three games, Jackson has 14 catches (26 targets) for 164 yards and two touchdowns. He's added 71 yards and a score as a rusher.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores again Jackson compiled six receptions (on 11 targets) for 54 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 66-20 loss against Clemson.

Impact Jackson found paydirt for a second straight game, this time linking up with Joey Aguilar for a third-quarter touchdown reception. Jackson has quietly been a featured option for the Mountaineers, commanding 18 targets through two weeks.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Big day on just three receptions Jackson hauled in all three targets for 98 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 42-14 win versus Georgia State.

Impact Jackson found paydirt for a second consecutive game, this time pairing the score with season highs in receptions and receiving yards. Through 10 games, Jackson has 15 receptions for 316 yards and two touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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