MAKHI HUGHES NEWS

Oregon running back requests redshirt after limited role | Sporting News Oregon RB Makhi Hughes requests redshirt after 4 games

OCTOBER 1 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Set to redshirt Hughes will redshirt the 2025 season, per Rob Moseley of Oregon's official site.

Impact Hughes reportedly asked to redshirt in 2025, and head coach Dan Lanning has obliged. The tailback has played in four games this season, but didn't travel to Happy Valley last week as the Ducks toppled Penn State in an overtime thriller. The Tulane transfer was expected to be a big part of this Ducks' ground game, but that hasn't materialized and Hughes will now look towards the 2026 season.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

2026 NFL Draft: Ranking the Top Running Backs in Next Year's Class

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SEPTEMBER 25 • FOX SPORTS

Dan Lanning impressed with QB Dante Moore as No. 6 Oregon looks ahead to Oklahoma St

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SEPTEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Barely plays in opening game Hughes totaled one rush for two yards and reeled in their only target for four yards during Saturday's 59-13 victory versus Montana State.

Impact After much hype about a breakout season for Hughes, he was almost a complete scratch for the Ducks. He was in uniform and eventually logged a few snaps, but he was otherwise a non-factor. Rumors are swirling about the reason for his absence, but the coaching staff hasn't addressed it. Struggles with the playbook and blocking protections could be the cause, but there's no current evidence to support that theory. It's too early to press the panic button on Hughes, but it's a worrying sign for those who drafted him in seasonal fantasy formats.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Barely plays in opening game Hughes totaled one rush for two yards and reeled in their only target for four yards during Saturday's 59-13 victory versus Montana State.

Impact After much hype about a breakout season for Hughes, he was almost a complete scratch for the Ducks. He was in uniform and eventually logged a few snaps, but he was otherwise a non-factor. Rumors are swirling about the reason for his absence, but the coaching staff hasn't addressed it. Struggles with the playbook and blocking protections could be the cause, but there's no current evidence to support that theory. It's too early to press the panic button on Hughes, but it's a worrying sign for those who drafted him in seasonal fantasy formats.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Top 10 College Football Running Backs in 2025: Jeremiyah Love Headlines List

FOX Sports Research ranked the top 10 running backs heading into the 2025 season.

AUGUST 19 • FOX SPORTS

What will No. 7 Oregon do to build on its stellar Big Ten debut? 'Double down'

Oregon made a splash in its first year in the Big Ten, going undefeated in the regular season and winning the conference title with a victory over Penn State in the championship ga...

AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

Who Are The 10 Best Players in The Big Ten Entering The 2025 Season?

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AUGUST 14 • FOX SPORTS

Revamped Tulane and veteran-laden Navy look primed to challenge for American Conference supremacy

Tulane coach Jon Sumrall has revamped his roster through aggressive moves in the transfer portal, making the Green Wave a favorite in the American Conference

AUGUST 12 • Associated Press

Who Are The Top 10 Running Backs Heading Into The 2025 College Football Season?

There isn't a true top dog at running back entering the 2025 college football season, but there are plenty of players who have a case to be...

JULY 29 • FOX SPORTS

Oregon Ducks Running Back Makhi Hughes Reveals Team's Culture EUGENE - Oregon Ducks running back Makhi Hughes spoke to reporters at Autzen Stadium on Monday, as the Ducks running back close to making hi...

JULY 29 • SI.COM

Oregon Ducks' Dangerous Running Backs: Noah Whittington, Makhi Hughes Rising Stars After a 2024 season in which the Oregon Ducks secured a Big Ten Conference Championship and reached the College Football Playoff, the roster...

JUNE 13 • SI.COM

Oregon Transfer Star RB Offers Detail Behind Portal Decision Makhi Hughes says reuniting with his brother Na’eem Offord sealed the move to Eugene.

APRIL 16 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

PFF Predicts Huge Year for Hughes Oregon running back transfer Makhi Hughes is poised for a monster season, according to Dalton Wasserman, a college football analyst for Pro...

FEBRUARY 15 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Oregon Football Position Previews: Makhi Hughes Adds New Punch to Running Game At the Rose Bowl on Jan.1 the Ducks rushing attack had its worst performance in memory, limited to -23 yards in a 41-21 loss to the national...

JANUARY 29 • SACBEE.COM

Joining the Ducks Hughes has announced his decision to join Oregon ahead of the 2025-26 season.

Impact Hughes will head to Eugene after two standout seasons with Tulane. The 5-foot-11 redshirt junior was one of the most sought-after players in the portal this offseason and will look to compete for the lead role with the Ducks next fall. Across two seasons with the Green Wave, Hughes tallied 523 carries for 2,779 yards and 30 touchdowns on the ground and 30 receptions for 243 yards and two touchdowns through the air.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Tulane RB Makhi Hughes in transfer portal Tulane star running back Makhi Hughes is entering the transfer portal, ESPN reported Friday.A two-time selection to the All-American Athleti...

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Enters transfer portal Hughes has entered the transfer portal, Pete Nakos of On3 reports.

Impact Hughes enters the transfer portal as one of its most promising running backs. This is after back-to-back seasons in which he logged four-digit rushing yards, the latter campaign also including double-digit touchdowns to his name for Tulane.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Somewhat better with 66 yards Hughes compiled 14 carries for 66 yards and gathered in all three targets for 22 yards during Friday's 35-14 loss versus Army.

Impact From Sept. 21 to Nov. 16, Hughes logged 180 carries for 1,033 yards and 13 touchdowns in eight games. The ninth game saw his momentum come crashing down with nine rushes for less than two yards per attempt. Hughes significantly improved his statistical output Friday.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shut down Thursday Hughes compiled nine carries for 15 yards and caught 2 of 4 targets for 26 yards during Thursday's 34-24 loss versus Memphis.

Impact Hughes had been the engine of the Green Wave's offense all season but was completely shut down in Thursday's loss. He gained just 15 yards on the ground on nine carries, both of which were by far his season lows. He added 26 yards in the passing game, but it was still far and away his worst performance of the season. He will look to bounce back versus Army in the AAC Championship Game on Dec. 6.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Continues dominant run vs Navy Hughes compiled 22 rushes for 82 yards and two touchdowns and gathered in their only target for three yards during Saturday's 35-0 victory versus Navy.

Impact Hughes was not particularly efficient Saturday and he failed to reach 100 yards for the first time since Week 5. He made up for it with a pair of touchdowns though, bringing him up to a whooping 17 on the season. The win secured Tulane's spot in the AAC Championship Game, but Hughes has one more regular season game before that as he takes on Memphis on Thanksgiving.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dominant once again Hughes accrued 19 rushes for 153 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 52-6 victory against Temple.

Impact To no one's surprise, Hughes was dominant in Saturday's blowout win over Temple. He rushed for over 150 yards for the third time this season and scored a pair of rushing touchdowns, his fifth multi-touchdown outing in his last six games. He now ranks fourth in the nation with 1,209 rushing yards and is tied for 10th (tied for eighth among running backs) with 13 touchdowns. He faces a difficult and important matchup at Navy next.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice versus Charlotte Hughes tallied 27 carries for 117 yards and two touchdowns and reeled in all two targets for 15 yards during Thursday's 34-3 victory against Charlotte.

Impact Hughes scored a pair of one-yard rushing touchdowns Thursday, the fourth time in his last five games he has found the end zone twice. He also ran for over 100 yards for the sixth time this season and now sits at 1,056 rushing yards through nine games which currently ranks third in the country. He faces yet another favorable matchup next Saturday versus Temple.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hughes runs for 117 yards, 2 TDs as Tulane beats Charlotte 34-3 for 6th win in a row

Makhi Hughes had 117 yards rushing and two touchdowns on 27 carries to help Tulane beat Charlotte 34-3 and extend its win streak to six consecutive games

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • Associated Press