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KSU's team adds Bodiford Bodiford will enroll at Kansas State for his 2026 season, Wyatt D. Wheeler of The Topeka Capital-Journal reports.

Impact For running backs who will enroll at Kansas State, Bodiford is K-State's third addition, after Rodney Fields and Jay Harris. All three will compete against Joe Jackson to log rushing attempts. For 2025, Bodiford's four games include his three touchdowns.

23 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Entering transfer portal Bodiford has decided he will be entering the NCAA Transfer Portal, On3.com reports.

Impact Bodiford will look for a fresh start at a different program after playing the previous two seasons at Memphis. The sophomore running back was limited to just four appearances this season, totaling 22 carries for 64 yards.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Saturday Bodiford (undisclosed) is available to play Saturday against Tulsa.

Impact Bodiford is a depth piece in the backfield, so he's not likely to be an option in the rushing attack even if he's available.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Status day-to-day Bodiford (undisclosed) is day-to-day, John Maddox of On3 reports.

Impact Maddox indicates that Bodiford's injury status is questionable as the Memphis team prepares for its upcoming game Saturday against Tulsa. Ideally for him, another DNP can be prevented.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Bodiford (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Saturday's game versus Florida Atlantic.

Impact Bodiford will miss his first game of the season after having carried the ball 22 times for 64 yards and three touchdowns across his first four outings. He will look to make his return next week versus Tulsa.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sutton Smith scores twice, Memphis defense turns in stout performance in 28-7 win over Troy

Sutton Smith ran for two touchdowns, both in the first half, and the Memphis defense allowed only 112 yards in a 28-7 win over Troy

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Two touchdowns in win Bodiford had 12 carries for 42 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 38-16 win versus Georgia State.

Impact After only recording three carries in the season opener, Bodiford had a heavy workload against Georgia State with Greg Desrosiers inactive. The sophomore also had his first multi-touchdown performance of his career, as he only had one touchdown in 2024.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bodiford scores twice, Memphis pulls away from Georgia State 38-16

Makari Bodiford scored two touchdowns and Memphis defeated Georgia State 38-16

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Not expected to redshirt Bodiford is not expected to redshirt his 2024 season, Jonah Dylan of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Bodiford has already played four games during 2024. Playing one more would mean he loses his opportunity to redshirt this year. But with Bodiford healthy and other years that could potentially benefit more from a redshirt, it is unlikely he will sit out the remainder of 2024.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Breaks out Saturday Bodiford logged seven rushes for 73 yards and one touchdown and reeled in their only target for three yards during Saturday's 33-28 victory against Charlotte.

Impact Bodiford came into Saturday's game with just four rushing attempts for 12 yards. He broke out with 73 yards on seven carries and scored his first career touchdown, a 14-yard rush in the second quarter. With Greg Desrosiers (collarbone) missing the game, Bodiford stepped up as the Tigers' No. 2 back. If Desrosiers or Mario Anderson are forced to miss any time, Bodiford proved on Saturday that he's capable of stepping up.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE