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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.

9 HOURS AGO • 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

Three Virginia Tech Takeaways From The 2026 ACC Football Kickoff CHARLOTTE — Virginia Tech has wrapped up its time at the 2026 ACC Football Kickoff, where James Franklin, Kemari Copeland, Tyson Flowers, an...

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

Quieted by Commodores Hawkins posted eight rushes for 29 yards and gathered in all two targets for 10 yards during Saturday's 44-20 defeat versus Vanderbilt.

Impact Hawkins served as the Hokies' lead back once again in Week 2, even with Braydon Bennett and Terion Steward available, cementing himself as Virginia Tech's true RB1. However, the Virginia Tech offense struggled against Vanderbilt, leaving few opportunities for Hawkins to excel. Through two games, Hawkins has turned 23 carries into 87 yards (3.8 yards per carry)

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Quieted by Commodores Hawkins posted eight rushes for 29 yards and gathered in all two targets for 10 yards during Saturday's 44-20 defeat versus Vanderbilt.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leading rusher in opener Hawkins recorded 15 carries for 58 yards and hauled in 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Sunday's 24-11 loss versus South Carolina.

Impact Hawkins benefited from the absences of Terion Stewart (foot) and Braydon Bennett (knee), logging 10 more carries than any other Hokie running back. Hawkins looks to be headed toward a committee once Stewart and Bennett are available, but for now, he's got a firm hold on the No. 1 role. Hawkins transferred to Virginia Tech from Central Missouri.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as a co-starter Hawkins is listed as a co-starter with Terrion Stewart, per Andy Bitter of Tech Sidelines.

Impact Hawkins is expected to see plenty of carries this fall and could even be the Hokies' top tailback in the opener against South Carolina on August 31. Still, he's sharing the top running back spot with Bowling Green transfer Terrion Stewart for now. Both backs should see plenty of action, but Hawkins has gotten plenty of rave reviews this offseason after transferring over from Central Missouri. One back will likely carve out a lead role, but for now, this is a 1A, 1B situation.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Looks to be among duo of backs Hawkins and Terion Stewart look to be penciled in for carries early in the season, Evan Watkins of 247Sports reports.

Impact Hawkins was among a crew of four backs vying for regular run this fall, competing with the likes of Terion Stewart, Jeremiah Coney and Brayden Bennett. It appears Stewart and Hawkins have emerged from the pile, though head coach Brent Pry suggested there could be a rotation of up to three backs. It remains to be seen exactly how the carries will be split, but Hawkins should at least see a share of them.

AUGUST 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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