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Doesn't do much in upset victory Hawkins recorded six rushes for 12 yards and gathered in 1 of 2 targets for eight yards during Saturday's 20-16 victory against Clemson.

Impact Hawkins was held to just 2.0 rushing yards per attempt, and he had just the single reception. The good news is that Jeffrey Overton Jr. didn't really do anything to set himself apart, either. Hawkins should still see a fair amount of touches in the team's next game at SMU on Nov. 6.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Totals 10 touches in victory Hawkins notched nine rushes for 42 yards and reeled in 1 of 2 targets for negative one yard during Saturday's 34-24 win over Georgia Tech.

Impact Hawkins averaged a healthy 4.7 yards per carry, and he has served as a pretty solid complementary option to Jeffrey Overton Jr. He has at least eight carries in each of his seven games, and he has averaged a respectable 4.1 yards per carry. As long as Overton remains healthy, his fantasy ceiling is rather limited, but he has proven he can do the job if his number is called.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Totals 13 touches in road loss Hawkins tallied 12 rushes for 45 yards and one touchdown and gathered in their only target for negative two yards during Saturday's 25-20 defeat to California.

Impact Hawkins split the backfield touches with Jeffrey Overton Jr., who averaged 6.1 yards per carry to just 3.8 yards per tote for Hawkins. However, Hawk was able to punch in a touchdown. He'll look to pick up the pace in Saturday's game as the Ramblin' Wreck pay a visit to Lane Stadium.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Cal RB Ashten Emory scores 2 TDs in comeback win over Virginia Tech, 25-20

Reserve running back Ashten Emory ran for two touchdowns and his 2-yard touchdown plunge with 18 seconds left capped Cal’s 25-20 comeback win over Virginia Tech on Saturday

OCTOBER 10 • Associated Press

Totals 10 touches in loss to Pitt Hawkins had eight carries for 32 yards and hauled in all two targets for 11 yards during Friday's 35-33 defeat against Pittsburgh.

Impact Hawkins saw 10 total touches, while Jeffrey Overton Jr. was good for 22 total backfield touches. Hawkins has fallen behind on the depth chart, sitting clearly as the No. 2 option. However, he averaged 4.0 yards per rushing attempt against Pitt, to just 2.7 YPC for Overton, so Hawkins might not be going away quietly into the night. He'll try to make the most of his chances at Cal on Saturday, looking to carve back a larger role for himself in the offense.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Outshined by backfield mate Hawkins recorded 10 rushes for 19 yards during Saturday's 21-14 victory over Boston College.

Impact Hawkins was mostly bottled up, and he also lost a fumble, and that's bad news on a day when it was a run-heavy attack. HC James Franklin stayed with the hot hand, as RB Jeffrey Overton had a career-high 209 rushing yards and a TD, pushing Hawkins to the back burner. Hawkins still saw double-digit touches, but 1.9 yards per attempt won't cut the mustard. He'll look to rebound Friday against Pitt.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Totals 90 scrimmage yards in victory Hawkins recorded 16 rushes for 75 yards and gathered in all two targets for 15 yards during Saturday's 35-26 victory against Maryland.

Impact Hawkins and Jeffrey Overton Jr. were a nice one-two punch against the Terps, as Virginia Tech totaled 131 rushing yards, 3.6 yards per attempt and two scores on the ground. The senior from OKC has at least 11 rushing attempts in each of the first three games, and he has shown an ability to catch the ball out of the backfield lately, too.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Mediocre stat line in victory over ODU Hawkins rushed 11 times for 43 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 44-21 victory over Old Dominion, and he added two receptions for 18 yards.

Impact The good news is that Hawkins found the end zone for the fourth time already this season. However, Hawkins averaged just 3.9 yards per rushing attempt, and the Hokies struggled as a whole with just 2.1 yards per attempt on 42 carries. Hawkins will look for better results in Saturday's nighttime road game at Maryland.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

The Biggest Decision James Franklin Got Right Against VMI Fourth-and-1 at the Virginia Tech 49, two and a half minutes into the James Franklin era. The punt team stayed on the sideline. Marcellous H...

SEPTEMBER 7 • SI.COM

Hawkins, Overton carry Virginia Tech over VMI 73-3 in Franklin debut

Marcellous Hawkins Jr. rushed for three touchdowns and Jeffrey Overton Jr. rushed for 108 yards and two scores to lead Virginia Tech to a 73-3 victory over VMI in the debut for Hok...

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Finds end zone three times in rout Hawkins ran 12 times for 69 yards and three touchdowns in Saturday's 73-3 victory over Virginia Military.

Impact Hawkins is the starter, and he did a decent enough job, especially in the scoring department. His touch total was a bit limited, as the game was out of hand, and head coach James Franklin and his staff went deep on the depth chart. Against Old Dominion, in what is expected to be a closer game, look for Hawkins and Jeffrey Overton to dominate the backfield touches.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Alone atop depth chart Hawkins is listed as Virginia Tech's RB1, per Andy Bitter of TechSideline.com.

Impact Jeffery Overton should still get plenty of action in the Hokies' backfield, but Hawkins appears slated to lead the way on the ground. Last fall, he ran for 749 yards and a score while catching 12 passes for 74 yards and a touchdown in Blacksburg. He could be in line for an even bigger season in 2026.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Looking healthy and practicing Hawkins (undisclosed) is looking healthy and practicing, Sons of Saturday reports.

Impact Now that Hawkins is practicing, he can prepare to follow up on his excellent 2025, during which the running back logged 118 rushing attempts for 749 yards. Despite averaging more than six yards per carry, he logged only one rushing touchdown, which the running back will look to significantly increase in his second season with Virginia Tech's backfield. Perhaps clear-cut experience, which Hawkins did not have in the FBS last season, can help him with the endeavor.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 16 • SI.COM

Everything From Virginia Tech's Marcellous Hawkins at 2026 ACC Kickoff Virginia Tech running back Marcellous Hawkins spoke to the media at the ACC Kickoff at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown on Thursday, July 16.

JULY 16 • SI.COM

Out for spring practice Jackson (undisclosed) is out for Virginia Tech's spring practice, Andy Bitter of Tech Sideline reports.

Impact Virginia Tech recently released a report of unavailable players for the spring. Though initially without Jackson, the list includes him, according to the Hokies' head coach James Franklin. The former will prepare for next summer, which is still enough time to be healthy going into his 2026 season.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Hawkins (undisclosed) won't play in Saturday's game against Virginia.

Impact Hawkins will miss VT's regular-season finale, which will be his first absence of the campaign. The senior tailback will end the 2025 campaign with 118 rushing attempts for 749 rushing yards and a touchdown. He added 12 receptions for 74 yards and a score as a receiver. Look for Terion Stewart and Jeffrey Overton to lead the Hokies' bacakfield against UVA.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Saturday Hawkins will not be available for Saturday's game against Virginia.

Impact Hawkins went down with injury last week against Miami after being limited to only eight carries. This will bring Hawkins' season to a close after rushing for 749 yards and a touchdown. It's unlikely he is able to get another season of eligibility in 2026.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tops 100 yards Hawkins totaled 12 carries for 101 yards and reeled in their only target for negative five yards during Saturday's 34-14 defeat to Florida State.

Impact Hawkins had handled fewer than 10 carries in four of six games leading up to his recent three-game outburst. During that three-game stretch, he had handled 21, 13 and 12 carries, respectively. Hawkins made the most of his opportunities Saturday, notching his second 100-yard rushing performance of the campaign. Despite having rushed 110 times for 677 yards (6.2 ypc) across 10 games, Hawkins has merely one rushing touchdown.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Runs wild against Cal Hawkins had 21 carries for 167 yards during Friday's 42-34 overtime victory versus California.

Impact Hawkins and Kyron Drones combined for over 300 rushing yards, but it was Drones who logged both of VT's rushing touchdowns. Hawkins outcarried Terion Stewart 21 to 14 and was significantly more effective with his opportunities. Hawkins doubled his previous season high of 82 rushing yards - a record he set in his most recent game. He's up to 531 rushing yards on the season.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Impresses in Week 7 Hawkins posted nine carries for 82 yards and reeled in 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 35-20 loss to Georgia Tech.

Impact Hawkins outcarried Stewart nine to six in the contest, as Stewart came into the contest banged up and limited. Hawkins shined in his opportunities, averaging just over nine yards per carry and setting a season high in rushing yards. Through seven games, Hawkins has rushed 64 times for 364 yards and one touchdown while catching nine passes for 60 yards and a score.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Larger role after Stewart injury Hawkins logged 11 carries for 48 yards and one touchdown and reeled in 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 30-23 loss to Wake Forest.

Impact Hawkins has worked behind Terion Stewart (shoulder) for most of the season, but saw an expanded role Saturday after Stewart went down with an injury. Hawkins scored his first rushing touchdown of the season, and he saw double-digit touches for the third time in six games. He's now logged at least 47 yards in three straight contests and is averaging 5.1 yards per carry.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Effective on minimal touches Hawkins tallied four carries for 47 yards and hauled in their only target for 11 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 23-21 win against North Carolina State.

Impact Hawkins took a back seat to Terion Stewart in VT's ACC opener, with Stewart turning 15 carries into 174 yards. Still, Hawkins had a solid day, turning five touches into 58 yards and a touchdown. It'll be hard to trust Hawkins in most formats when Stewart is healthy.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Drones, Stewart lead Virginia Tech past N.C. State 23-21 in ACC opener

Kyron Drones threw two touchdown passes, Terion Stewart ran for 174 yards and Virginia Tech won its second game in a row since a coaching change, defeating North Carolina State 23-...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Effective on 13 touches Hawkins logged 13 carries for 79 yards and caught all two targets for 27 yards during Saturday's 38-6 win against Wofford.

Impact Hawkins combined for 12 rushes in his last two games but saw 13 carries in a Week 4 blowout win. Although Hawkins has the most carries by a running back (40) on VT, he's posted just 187 rushing yards and has yet to find paydirt. Terion Stewart (undisclosed) missed Saturday's contest, and his return could mean fewer carries for Hawkins.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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