Makhi Hughes News, Rumors, Updates - Houston Cougars

With Weigman back at QB, No. 23 Houston eyes a run at the Big 12 title after 10-win breakout season

The Cougars should be one of the top teams in the Big 12 a year after making a six-game improvement to win 10 games in coach Willie Fritz’s second season

22 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Makhi Hughes named to Doak Walker Award Watch List Another player who hasn't taken a snap for the Cougars has been named to a watch list that could honor him as one of the best at his positio...

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Why Willie Fritz Believes Makhi Hughes will Thrive in Houston's Offense Houston's head coach Willie Fritz has high hopes for this team in the upcoming 2026 season. However, there is one player that Fritz believes...

JULY 10 • SI.COM

This Houston Transfer Could Change Everything for Willie Fritz Houston has had a lot of attention through the transfer portal. With transfers such as Trent Walker, Makhi Hughes and Ashton Porter coming t...

JUNE 18 • SI.COM

Positioned atop RB depth chart Hughes ends spring practice with Houston as its top halfback, per the Houston Chronicle.

Impact Hughes ran for 2,779 yards in two seasons at Tulane, and then transferred to Oregon for the 2025 campaign. However, he was a complete afterthought in Eugene, rushing for just 70 yards on 17 carries. Now, he appears slated to re-claim a top halfback role with the Cougars, and should be poised for another big-time season.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Former Oregon Running Back Looking to Make a Splash With New Team Running back Makhi Hughes was one of the Oregon Ducks biggest transfer portal additions in the offseason heading into the 2025 season. Thing...

MARCH 27 • SI.COM

Let's Debate: Way-Too-Early Look at Top CFB Players for the 2027 NFL Draft

FOX Sports' RJ Young and Michael Cohen take a very early look at the 2027 NFL Draft through a college football lens.

MARCH 12 • FOX SPORTS

Let's Debate: Way-Too-Early Look at Top CFB Players for the 2027 NFL Draft

Oregon Ducks Lose Experienced Running Back To Transfer Portal Oregon Ducks running back Makhi Hughes has entered the transfer portal, meaning his career as a Duck will end after just one season. The No....

JANUARY 4 • SI.COM

Commits to Houston Hughes has committed to Houston, Hayes Fawcett of On3 reports.

Impact When it became clear that Hughes would be limited for 2025, Hughes opted to redshirt the year and transfer colleges. The running back's next team requires a replacement for Dean Connors, Houston's primary RB last year. Though not for a Power Conference team, Hughes has excelled, backed up by Tulane's 2023 and 2024 seasons featuring more than his 1,250 rushing yards. So as of Hughes' commitment, the expectation is that he will become a top option again during 2026.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Reentering transfer portal Hughes has elected to enter the transfer portal, Hayes Fawcett of On3.com reports.

Impact Hughes was highly sought after coming out of Tulane after posting back-to-back 1,300-yard rushing seasons with the Green Wave, but he was unable to find his footing in a loaded Oregon backfield. Thus, Hughes will reenter the transfer portal after redshirting in 2025 and should have two seasons of eligibility remaining at his next destination.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

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

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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

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

Oregon coach Dan Lanning was impressed with Dante Moore’s debut for the Ducks

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • 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, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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

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, 2025 • Associated Press

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

With the 2025 college football season right around the corner, we took a look at the 10 best players in the Big Ten.

AUGUST 14, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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

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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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

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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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