Peny Boone News, Rumors, Updates - UCF Knights

Headed to the NFL Draft Boone has announced his intentions, via his personal Twitter account, to enter the 2025 NFL Draft

Impact Boone will seek out an opportunity at the professional level after a five-year collegiate career. The 6-foot-1 running back, who made stops at Maryland and Toledo, posted 34 carries for 208 yards and two touchdowns with UCF this season. Boone excelled during his time with Toledo (194 carries for 1,400 yards and 15 touchdowns), which he will look to leverage for a shot in the NFL.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Excels as backup runner in win Boone compiled 10 rushes for 54 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 45-14 win against Sam Houston State.

Impact Boone was able to play a bit more due to the blowout, but Boone is also firmly established as the change-of-pace back weekly for the Knights. UCF has several tough opponents upcoming on the schedule, so this could be the highest total we see from Boone for a while.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Runs for TD in debut with new team Boone totaled seven rushes for 81 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 57-3 victory versus New Hampshire.

Impact The former MAC Offensive Player of the year made his presence known early as a member of the Knights. The Toledo transfer cemented his role as the direct backup to RJ Harvey after an impressive debut. He averaged 11.6 yards per carry and scored his first touchdown with UCF during the victory.

AUGUST 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Boom!!! Peny Boone Transfers To UCF!!! UCF Landed Their Sixth Spring Portal Addition of 2024, As The Top Uncommitted Portal RB Peny Boone Announced He’d Form The Scariest Backfiel...

MAY 1, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Louisville RB transfer Peny Boone focused on two schools with decision drawing near UK could soon add to the running back room.

APRIL 23, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Louisville RB transfer Peny Boone reportedly visiting Kentucky Kentucky may add another running back to the room.

APRIL 22, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Re-enters portal Boone is re-entering the transfer portal, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Boone committed to Louisville in January of 2024 after leaving Toledo, but will re-enter the portal before the 2024 season. The 2023 MAC Offensive Player of the Year will look for yet another team, and recorded 194 carries for 1,400 yards and 15 touchdowns, and 15 receptions for 216 yards and one touchdown in the 2023 season so this search may not be for too long.

APRIL 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Toledo Transfer RB Peny Boone 'Expected' to Visit Louisville The MAC Offensive Player of the Year ranks inside the top-10 nationally in rushing yards and yards from scrimmage.

JANUARY 4, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Top available RB transfer Peny Boone eyes several visits, seeks opportunity The top available running back in the 247Sports transfer portal rankings tells 247Sports he's set one official visit and is eyeing two other...

JANUARY 3, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Kentucky in final 3 for MAC Offensive Player of the Year The Toledo transfer entered the transfer portal on Dec. 27.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Toledo Transfer RB Peny Boone Names Louisville to Top Schools The MAC Offensive Player of the Year ranks inside the top-10 nationally in rushing yards and yards from scrimmage.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Toledo RB Peny Boone, 2023 MAC Offensive POTY, explains portal entry The Rockets running back is entering the NCAA transfer portal.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Boone rushed for 186 yards, 2 TDs as No. 23 Toledo beats Central Michigan 32-17 Peny Boone rushed for 186 yards and two touchdowns, and No. 23 Toledo beat Central Michigan 32-17

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Boone rushed for 186 yards, 2 TDs as No. 23 Toledo beats Central Michigan 32-17

Peny Boone rushed for 186 yards and two touchdowns, and No. 23 Toledo beat Central Michigan 32-17

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • Associated Press

Tops 70 yards vs. Miami (OH) Boone had 17 carries for 73 yards on Saturday against Miami of Ohio.

Impact Boone didn't score or top 100 yards for the first time since Week 2. He'll look to get back on that track in Toledo's next game, Oct. 31 against Buffalo.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Boone rushes for 211 yards, including 2 4th-quarter TDs, and Toledo beats WMU in MAC opener

Peny Boone ran for a career-high 211 yards including two fourth-quarter touchdowns, backup quarterback Tucker Gleason threw for two scores and Toledo defeated Western Michigan 49-3...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • Associated Press

Toledo's Peny Boone pulls off an UNREAL diving TD to extend lead over Illinois

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Puts up 50 total yards vs. SDSU Boone had four carries for nine yards along with two receptions for 41 yards on Saturday against San Diego State.

Impact Boone is getting a share of the work in the Rockets' committee backfield, and he's been fairly productive with it. But there's just not much fantasy value here, with even double-digit touches in a game a tough bargain.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rushes for 41 yards vs. OSU Boone had eight carries for 41 yards with one reception Saturday night against Ohio State.

Impact Boone has 28 carries through three games, as Toledo's most productive back thus far. He's not quite on the fantasy radar, with quarterback Dequan Finn vulturing rushing production.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from depth chart Boone (concussion) is not listed on the depth chart for Saturday's game against West Virginia, Emily Giambalvo of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Boone is still working his way back from a concussion and Maryland apparently does not expect him to be ready for the opener. Tayon Fleet-Davis, Challen Faamatau and Isaiah Jacobs will comprise the Maryland backfield against West Virginia.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return from concussion Boone is expected to return soon from a concussion, Emily Giambalvo of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Boone has been sidelined due to the concussion but his absence could be coming to an end shortly. Once healthy, Boone projects to be a backfield contributor for the Terrapins alongside Isaiah Jacobs and Tayon Fleet-Davis. Boone also underwent offseason shoulder surgery and missed the spring game.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive for spring game Boone (shoulder) is not active for Saturday's spring game, Andy Kostka of WashTimes Sports reports.

Impact Boone has been limited all spring after undergoing offseason shoulder surgery and will continue to be held out for Saturday's spring game. The freshman back redshirted last season after tallying 19 carries for 86 yards in four games. He's expected to be the primary backup to Tayon Fleet-Davis this upcoming year.

APRIL 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to start spring Boone underwent offseason shoulder surgery and will be limited to begin spring practice, Emily Giambalvo of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Boone showed flashes as a freshman in 2020 but required a procedure after the season ended. He won't participate in contact drills for at least the start of spring practice. Jake Funk's departure leaves the Maryland starting running back job up for grabs.

MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Boone rushed for 186 yards, 2 TDs as No. 23 Toledo beats Central Michigan 32-17

Boone rushes for 211 yards, including 2 4th-quarter TDs, and Toledo beats WMU in MAC opener

Toledo's Peny Boone pulls off an UNREAL diving TD to extend lead over Illinois