Rocko Griffin News, Rumors, Updates - UMass Minutemen

Playing in game Griffin (undisclosed) is playing in Tuesday's game at Akron, Kevin McCaskill of FP Sports reports.

Impact Griffin was questionable ahead of the game, but he ended up running with the first-team offense and is in the matchup. The 5-foot-9 rusher is looking to build off a 23-carry game before the Minutemen's bye week.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Uncertain for Tuesday Griffin (undisclosed) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Akron.

Impact Griffin missed three straight games due to a toe injury before suiting up in UMass's previous game. The running back is on the injury report once again leading up to Week 11, though it's unclear if it's related to his toe issue. If Griffin sits, Brandon Hood and Juwaun Price would likely handle most of the RB duties.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Solid among backs Griffin (toe) posted seven rushes for 56 yards and one touchdown and caught all four targets for 27 yards during Saturday's 38-13 loss against Central Michigan.

Impact Even though four of Massachusetts' running backs logged at least one rushing attempt Saturday, Griffin stood out among them. He led the team in carries, targets and receptions. Concerning 2025, the running back has 42 rushing attempts for 221 yards and two touchdowns. As a receiver, Griffin has caught all seven of his targets for 35 yards.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Townsend accounts for 3 TDs, Central Michigan beats UMass 38-13, extends Minutemen's skid

Joe Labas threw two touchdown passes, Brock Townsend had a 51-yard TD reception and ran for two scores, and Central Michigan beat Massachusetts 38-13 to extend the Minutemen’s losi...

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Questionable for Saturday Griffin (toe) is questionable for Saturday's game at Central Michigan, per the MAC availability report.

Impact Griffin is considered questionable about an hour before Saturday's kickoff, so he's essentially a game-time decision for the road contest. He has not played since Week 5, so it looks like he's at least close to a return to the field.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP for Week 8 Griffin (toe) did not play during Massachusetts' 28-21 loss Saturday against Buffalo.

Impact Even though Griffin was probable for the Buffalo-Massachusetts game, it did not include him. Between then and UMass' next matchup is a week before the Minutemen visit Central Michigan for Week 9.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP for Week 8 Griffin (toe) did not play during Massachusetts' 28-21 loss Saturday against Buffalo.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Saturday Griffin (toe) is expected to play in Saturday's game against Buffalo, Ryan Berry of New England Football Journal reports.

Impact Griffin could be set to return after a two-game absence due to a toe injury. More news closer to gametime should surface.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Griffin (toe) is questionable for Saturday's game versus Buffalo.

Impact Griffin, who has missed the last two games with a toe injury, still has his status in question shortly before kickoff. If he is unable to go, Brandon Hood and Juwaun Price will be set to take most of the work out of the Minutemen's backfield.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Griffin (toe) is out for Saturday's game at Kent State.

Impact Griffin will miss his second straight game Saturday as he deals with a turf toe injury. Brandon Hood, Elijah Faulkner and Juwaun Price should all see an uptick in carries as a result. Griffin's next chance to play is next Saturday versus Buffalo.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Held out with turf toe Griffin was held out of UMass' loss to Western Michigan with turf toe, per UMass commentator Dylan Shalom.

Impact Griffin missed his first game of the season in Week 6 against Western Michigan. He's been a staple of this backfield, averaging 8.8 carries per game this season and tallying 165 yards and one touchdown. Griffin will now look to return for Week 7 against Kent State, but if he's unavailable, expect Brandon Hood to be the lead back in his stead.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Saturday Griffin (undisclosed) won't play Saturday against Western Michigan.

Impact Griffin is a late addition to the UMass injury report. It's a tough blow for the Minutemen, as the redshirt junior had led the team with 165 yards on 35 carries in his first four games. Brandon Hood should assume lead-back duties Saturday.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient output in blowout Griffin posted 10 rushes for 94 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 42-10 loss to Temple.

Impact Griffin was solid with his 10 carries in the blowout loss for the Minutemen and could've done more, but the squad was playing catchup and passing mostly the whole game. The 5-foot-9 running back was named UMass' starter ahead of kickoff, and he punched in a touchdown in the first quarter. He should be utilized more in what will hopefully be a closer game versus Bryant next week.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient output in blowout Griffin posted 10 rushes for 94 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 42-10 loss to Temple.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting as expected Griffin is listed as the Minutemen's starter ahead of their Week 1 clash with Temple, per Minutemancommand.com.

Impact Griffin was expected to be the top tailback at UMass following his transfer from UTSA, but this opening depth chart simply confirms that notion. Griffin only appeared in the first four games of the season for the Roadrunners last fall, but in 2023, he ran for 483 yards and six scores on 5.3 yards-per-carry.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Committing to UMass Griffin announced his committment to play for UMass for the 2025 season via his X account Monday.

Impact Griffin will join the Minutemen following two years with UTSA. The redshirt junior running back appeared in just four games for the Roadrunners in 2024, running for 44 scoreless yards while adding three receptions for 16 yards through the air as well. He will retain a single year of eligibility with UMass.

JANUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Enters transfer portal Griffin has entered the transfer portal, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Griffin has entered the transfer portal as a grad transfer, and he'll now prepare for the 2025 season with a new program after failing to make an impact with UTSA. Through four appearances this season, Griffin was limited to just 17 carries for 44 yards, so he'll be looking for a more prominent role elsewhere.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores TD in loss Griffin recorded four carries for 25 yards and one touchdown and caught 3 of 4 targets for 11 yards during Friday's 29-16 loss versus Tulane.

Impact Griffin scored his fifth touchdown of the season Friday, a 23-yard run in the first quarter to tie the game at 7-7. Besides a few carries that went no where and three catches for 11 yards, that was it for Griffin's production as he returned to the No. 3 option in the backfield with Kevorian Barnes returning from injury.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leads rushing attack Saturday Griffin posted 12 rushes for 81 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-14 win against Rice.

Impact Griffin led the team in rushing Saturday despite being out-carried 19-12 by Robert Henry. Both backs benefitted with Kevorian Barnes missing the contest, and even though Henry took the lead, there was still plenty of work for Griffin. Griffin also scored a touchdown, his fourth of the season and his third in the past four games.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Saturday's win Griffin compiled 10 carries for 65 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 37-29 win against North Texas.

Impact Griffin scored his third touchdown of the season Saturday, a seven-yard rush in the second quarter to take the 24-10 lead. He was one of four Roadrunners to have at least 10 carries in the game, proving once again how split the running game is. He has been quite productive in the last three weeks, and with two favorable matchups coming up he could be a sleeper play in deeper formats.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

53 yards in win Griffin (undisclosed) compiled 16 carries for 53 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 36-10 victory against Florida Atlantic.

Impact Griffin came into Saturday's game with a questionable designation and not only played, but led the Roadrunners in rushing attempts and scored a touchdown. He was one of three running backs to rush at least 10 times for at least 50 yards versus FAU. While he sits third on the depth chart, he still sees a fair number of touches which is sometimes enough in the Roadrunners' productive offense.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In uniform and warming Griffin (undisclosed) is in uniform and warming up ahead of Saturday's game versus FAU, Greg Luca of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

Impact While it's certainly a good sign that Griffin is active in pregame warmups, it's worth noting that he did the same last week before ultimately sitting out the game. It's best to consider him questionable to play, and he's likely only to see a handful of carries even if he's able to go.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Enters transfer portal Griffin entered the transfer portal Monday, per his personal Twitter account.

Impact Griffin appeared in three of Vanderbilt's first six games and rushed nine times for 86 yards before leaving the team. The junior running back garnered a solid role as a sophomore, but he'll likely look for a bigger opportunity elsewhere.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No longer with team Griffin has left the Vanderbilt program, Robbie Weinstein of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Griffin appeared in just three of Vanderbilt's first six games of the season and rushed nine times for 86 yards and a touchdown. However, his involvement declined over the last two weeks, and he's now elected to leave the program. The junior hasn't yet entered the transfer portal, but it wouldn't be surprising if he chose to do so in the near future.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns versus Alabama Griffin rushed three times for 19 yards in Week 4's loss to Alabama.

Impact After missing three straight games, Griffin made his return versus Alabama. Griffin actually led the team in rushing yards, which should indicate how poorly the team ran overall.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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