Michael Allen News, Rumors, Updates - UNLV Rebels

Decides to enter portal Allen has decided to enter the NCAA's transfer portal, per his X account.

Impact Like most collegiate juniors, Allen will look to maximize his last year of collegiate eligibility. The running back also has production his side, considering 2025 saw him establish himself as a great option with career highs in most categories with Marshall.

DECEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Tough sledding in loss Allen recorded five rushes for 14 yards and hauled in their only target for four yards during Saturday's 24-19 loss against Georgia Southern.

Impact The Herd really struggled to get the run game going on Saturday, with the leading rusher being Antwan Roberts, who only ran for 17 yards. The Junior running back closes 2025 with 385 yards and four touchdowns on 77 carries.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Slow day in loss Allen tallied eight rushes for 18 yards during Saturday's 26-24 defeat against Appalachian State.

Impact Allen was bottled up for majority of the afternoon on Saturday, by the Mountaineer defense. Both Jo'Shon Barbie and Antwan Roberts ran for more yards than Allen. The Junior running back, has for 371 yards and four touchdowns over the course of the 2025 campaign.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Scores rushing TD in win Allen recorded six carries for 43 yards and one touchdown and reeled in all three targets for 34 yards during Saturday's 30-18 win versus Georgia State.

Impact Allen found the end zone for the first time since Week 5 on Saturday, putting the Herd on the board with a four yard run in the first quarter. The Junior running back has now run for 353 yards and four touchdowns on 64 carries in 2025.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

No longer on report Allen (undisclosed) is not on the injury report and will be available to face Georgia State on Saturday.

Impact Allen has been deemed healthy to play on Saturday, and his return should give Marshall a huge boost in the backfield. Allen has 58 carries for 310 yards and three touchdowns in five contests.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out again Allen (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game versus James Madison.

Impact Allen will miss his third consecutive game Saturday as he continues to deal with an undisclosed injury. Right before his injury he put together three excellent performances, so this lengthy absence came at a tough time for him. Antwan Roberts is set to lead the Thundering Herd backfield once again.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Allen (undisclosed) is out for Thursday's game at Coastal Carolina.

Impact Allen has 58 carries for 310 yards and three scores across five games this season. He's set to miss a second straight game, as he also sat out the Week 8 matchup against Texas State. Expect Antwan Roberts and Jo'Shon Barbie to see most of the rushing touches with Allen sidelined.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Texas State Allen (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Texas State.

Impact It's unclear what injury is affecting Allen, but the junior tailback won't be able to suit up Saturday. This means that Jo'Shon Barbie, who's no longer on the injury report, should handle most of the backfield workload, while Justin Williams-Thomas and Tony Mathis would be in line to operate as backups behind him. Allen's next chance to play will come against Coastal Carolina on Oct. 30 after the bye week.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Receiving touchdown in win Allen totalled 11 rushes for 37 yards and hauled in two of three targets for 55 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 48-24 win against Old Dominion.

Impact Allen ran for his lowest total since Week 1, when Allen posted only five yards. Allen was able to salvage the day with a 49-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter. Allen leads the Herd running backs with 58 carries, 310 yards and three touchdowns on the ground. The receiving touchdown was his first of 2025.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Massive day in win Allen logged 19 rushes for 138 yards and two touchdowns and gathered in five of six targets for 39 yards during Saturday's 54-51 overtime defeat to Louisiana.

Impact Allen had his best day of the 2025 campaign on Saturday contributing in both the run and pass game. Allen has now received the most carries for two straight weeks and rewarded the decision with three touchdowns over those games. Allen scored on nine and 68-yard runs. On the year, Allen has now run for 273 yards through four games.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Touchdown in win Allen compiled 21 carries for 90 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 42-28 victory over Middle Tennessee State.

Impact Allen was the lead back on Saturday and received the most carries he has recorded in 2025. The touchdown came in the fourth quarter on a 11-yard run and was his first of the season. Through three games, Allen has posted 135 yards on 28 carries.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Touchdown in win Allen compiled 21 carries for 90 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 42-28 victory over Middle Tennessee State.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Joining Marshall Allen announced that he'll join Marshall ahead of the 2025 season.

Impact Allen ran the ball 19 times for 108 yards in three games with UNLV this season before announcing his intention to enter the transfer portal. Allen figures to compete for the starting running-back job with Marshall, where he'll have two more seasons of eligibility.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hits portal Allen will enter the transfer portal, he announced via his personal X account.

Impact Allen's departure comes several hours after quarterback Matthew Sluka announced he would depart the program as a result of UNLV not meeting its cash-based NIL promises. In Allen's tweet, he notes that "expectations for opportunities were unfortunately not met," which sounds more like a playing time gripe than anything NIL related. The tailback tallied 19 carries for 108 yards this season.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Allen, Wake Forest Demon Deacons, Edge Michael Allen is a 6-4, 220-pound Weak-Side Defensive End from Buford, GA.

JUNE 10, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Will enter transfer portal Allen announced he will be entering the NCAA transfer portal and will not play in North Carolina State's final game of the season.

Impact Allen's final season with the Wolfpack resulted in 53 carries for 255 yards and one touchdown along with 11 receptions on 13 targets for 66 yards. The true sophomore will look to start fresh at a new program next season.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP at Virginia Tech Allen (undisclosed) did not play during North Carolina State's game Saturday at Virginia Tech.

Impact Allen logged his first DNP of 2023. Kendrick Raphael and Delbert Mimms got eight or nine carries each at Virginia Tech. Currently, Allen's next opportunity to play is against North Carolina on Nov. 25.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Observed working out Head coach Dave Doeren indicated Monday that Allen (undisclosed) was working in the weight room Monday but is questionable to play in Saturday's matchup against Virginia Tech, 247S...

Impact Allen suffered an injury during Saturday's game against Wake Forest after taking just one carry. The sophomore running back will hopefully be back for this matchup, but if he was to miss time, Kendrick Raphael and Delbert Mimms would see increased roles.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Departs with injury Allen (undisclosed) won't return Saturday vs. Wake Forest after leaving with an injury.

Impact Allen had just one carry for one yard before leaving the contest. The sophomore running back has 51 carries for 250 yards and a touchdown this season. Kendrick Raphael and Delbert Mimms figure to shoulder more of the workload in Allen's absence.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Allen, Wake Forest Demon Deacons, Edge Michael Allen is a 6-4, 220-pound Weak-Side Defensive End from Buford, GA.

JULY 21, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Done for the day Allen (undisclosed) has been ruled out for the remainder of the Duke's Mayo Bowl against Maryland on Friday.

Impact Allen sustained an unspecified injury at some point during the first half of Friday's contest versus Maryland, and it's since been revealed that he'll be unable to return for the rest of the afternoon. The freshman now concludes the day having recorded three carries for five yards and three receptions for 21 more yards. Fellow running back Jordan Houston is currently in line to handle the bulk of the Wolfpack's backfield snaps.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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