NATE NOEL NEWS

Declares for NFL Draft Noel announced his declaration for the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday.

Impact Noel is out of collegiate eligibility, so his next focus will be professional football. If NFL teams want consistency, he is as good as running backs can get. From 2021 to 2024, each year saw Noel log at least 700 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns for an FBS team. The last year included 163 carries for 818 yards and three TDs for Missouri.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Underwhelming display in win Noel notched 10 rushes for 25 yards during Saturday's 28-21 victory versus Arkansas.

Impact Noel had back-to-back games with over 90 rushing yards coming into this matchup but failed to get the ball moving as he finished with a season-low in rushing production. The senior running back totaled 157 carries for 804 yards and three touchdowns across 10 appearances during this campaign.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Led team in carries during win Noel compiled 25 carries for 95 yards during Saturday's 39-20 victory over Mississippi State.

Impact Noel led the team in rushing attempts and yards but it was Marcus Carroll who found the end zone during this encounter. The senior running back has back-to-back games with more than 20 carries and will look to extend that streak against Arkansas during Friday's contest.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in loss Noel compiled 27 rushes for 150 yards and one touchdown and gathered in their only target for negative one yard during Saturday's 34-30 loss against South Carolina.

Impact Noel ran for more than 150 yards for the second time this season, averaging 5.5 yards-per-carry. The senior running back will look to build on this performance for Saturday's encounter with the Bulldogs.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Videos: Mizzou's Corey Flagg Jr., Nate Noel and others on improvement, the South Carolina game Mizzou's Corey Flagg Jr., Nate Noel, Nicholas Deloach Jr. and Eli Drinkwitz give their thoughts on the season and the game at South Carolina...

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • STLTODAY.COM

Underwhelming performance in win Noel recorded 10 rushes for 31 yards and reeled in 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 30-23 win against Oklahoma.

Impact Noel was fully healthy after being limited in the previous three weeks but failed to reach 50 yards for the fifth time this season. The senior running back will aim to bounce back in Saturday's road matchup against the Gamecocks.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Saturday Noel (foot) is off the injury report for Saturday's contest versus Oklahoma.

Impact Noel was listed as probable on Friday's report, so it was expected that he'd be able to give it a go. That's indeed the case, and the senior back will rejoin the mix for carries alongside Marcus Carroll. There could be an added emphasis on the run Saturday with starting quarterback Brady Cook (hand) out.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return vs. Sooners Noel (foot) is expected to return to action this week against Oklahoma, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Noel hasn't played since Week 8, but has only missed one game (Alabama). The starting tailback should resume his role as a workhorse in this offense if he does indeed make his return against the Sooners.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy headed into Week 11 Noel is listed as questionable for Missouri's clash with Oklahoma on Saturday.

Impact The tailback missed the Tigers' last game against Alabama, but had a bye week to recover following that game. He's still a big question mark for Missouri, however, as he remains questionable on the SEC injury report. Noel has tallied 85 carries for 503 yards and two scores this season along with 14 grabs for 45 yards.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Alabama Noel (foot) is out for Saturday's game vs. Alabama.

Impact Noel was initially reported as out earlier in the week, and while the SEC official injury report listed him as doubtful shortly after, the star running back will ultimately miss the marquee matchup against the Crimson Tide. This means Marcus Carroll and Jamal Roberts are expected to lead Missouri's backfield in this one, while Noel's next chance to play will come against Oklahoma on Nov. 9 following the bye week.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Missouri QB Brady Cook, RB Nate Noel doubtful for Alabama game Missouri could be without two of its top offensive players on Saturday against Alabama.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • AL.COM

Missouri RB Nate Noel (foot) out vs. No. 15 Alabama No.21 Missouri’s top running back Nate Noel will miss this week’s game against No.15 Alabama with a foot injury, ESPN reported Wednesday.Off...

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Missouri Star Running Back Nate Noel Ruled Out Ahead of Showdown vs. Alabama Noel is set to miss the SEC matchup with a foot injury.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Officially considered doubtful Noel (foot) is officially listed as doubtful for Missouri's huge game against Alabama.

Impact Noel was previously reported by Pete Thamel of ESPN to be out for the Alabama game. Now, he's officially listed as doubtful, but he's worth considering extremely doubtful, leaning towards out. If the tailback indeed can't go, he'd likely be replaced by Marcus Carroll in the Tigers' backfield.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Crimson Tide Noel (foot) won't play in Missouri's top-25 matchup with Alabama on Saturday, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The tailback was considered in doubt to suit up in Tuscaloosa, so this comes as little surprise. Noel has been ruled out before the Wednesday availability report dropped, so the tailback likely wasn't that close to playing. He's been the Tigers' top tailback with 503 yards and two touchdowns on the ground while averaging 5.9 yards-per-carry. In his stead, Marcus Carroll should assume his role as the top running back for Missouri.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

In doubt to face Alabama Noel is dealing with a foot injury and should be considered doubtful to face Alabama on Saturday, according to Gabe Dearmond of 247Sports.com.

Impact Noel played just 14 snaps in Saturday's 21-17 win over Auburn, tallying six carries for 32 yards, but the severity of the injury hasn't been fully disclosed yet, so the next few days will be pivotal to see whether Noel can suit up against the Crimson Tide or not. If he doesn't, then Marcus Carroll and Jamal Roberts would be candidates for bigger roles out of the backfield.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to return Saturday Noel (undisclosed) is unlikely to return to Saturday's game versus Auburn, Eli Hoff of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Noel was injured during the first half of Saturday's game and is unlikely to return to the contest. It's unclear if the injury is related to the back injury he was dealing with prior to the game. He rushed five times for 26 yards prior to his exit.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go vs. Auburn Noel (back) is available for Missouri against Auburn.

Impact Noel was reported to be trending towards playing, and that's now been confirmed by the SEC injury report. The tailback has been rock solid for the Tigers, rushing for 471 yards and six touchdowns so far this fall. He'll resume his role as RB1 for Missouri.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to probable Noel (back) is now probable to play Saturday against Auburn.

Impact Noel continues to trend in the right direction to feature in Week 8, and all signs point to him doing so. The senior running back has 79 carries for 471 yards and two touchdowns so far this season.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Trending towards playing Saturday Noel (back) is currently trending towards being able to play Saturday versus Auburn, Matt Zenitz of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Noel is still listed as questionable for Missouri's matchup, but this news brings more promise for a return to the field after a one-game hiatus due to back tightness. The senior running back has 79 attempts for 471 yards and two touchdowns so far this season, but if he's unable to play then running back Marcus Carroll should fill in and get the bulk of the carries in the Tigers' backfield.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Auburn Noel (back) is listed questionable for Saturday's game against the Tigers.

Impact Noel missed last week's game due to back tightness but will hopefully be available for this week's contest. Should he be held out, Marcus Carroll should continue to see the majority of the workload.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out with back tightness Noel won't play in Saturday's game against Massachusetts due to back tightness, Calum McAndrew of the Columbia Tribune reports.

Impact There was no mention of the issue leading up to Saturday's game but it was clear something was wrong after Noel didn't receive a carry in the first half. It's now known that the running back is battling back tightness. Marcus Carroll -- who scored twice in the first half -- should continue to operate as the Tigers' lead back. Noel's next chance to play will come Oct. 19 against Auburn.

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rough outing in loss Noel totaled 10 carries for 30 yards and hauled in 2 of 3 targets for 11 yards during Saturday's 41-10 loss to Texas A&M.

Impact Noel finished with his worst game of the season, failing to reach 50 total yards for the first time in five games. The 5-foot-8 ball-carrier, along with the rest of the offense, will look to bounce back in Saturday's game against Massachusetts after a rough display.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dominant running in win Noel totaled 24 rushes for 199 yards and gathered in 3 of 4 targets for eight yards during Saturday's 30-27 overtime victory against Vanderbilt.

Impact Noel had a season-high in carries and rushing yards after reaching nearly 200 yards on the ground, averaging 8.3 yards-per-carry. The senior running back will look to keep his momentum rolling after posting back-to-back games over 100 yards, as he faces Texas A&M on the road during Saturday's matchup.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goes over 100 rushing in win Noel recorded 22 carries for 121 yards and caught their only target for nine yards during Saturday's 27-21 win against Boston College.

Impact Noel handled the larger workload out of the backfield, as he nearly doubled fellow back Marcus Carroll's carries. The senior running back finished broke the century mark for the first time this year and will look to build off this performance for next wee's matchup against Vanderbilt at home.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE