Steve Chavez-Soto News, Rumors, Updates - Utah Utes

Cashes in Near the Goal Line Chavez-Soto had six rushes for 35 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 66-14 victory against Idaho.

Impact Chavez-Soto found the end zone on a five-yard TD run late in Utah's blowout victory, recording his first TD as a Ute. Much like LaMarcus Bell, Chavez-Soto benefited from the lopsided score and demonstrated the depth Utah possesses in its rushing attack. While the coaching staff appears comfortable rotating backs when given the opportunity, Wayshawn Parker remains the unquestioned fantasy asset in the room for now. Chaven-Soto profiles as a depth piece whose value is tied to TD opportunities and expanded usage in future games.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Joining Utes Chavez-Soto has signed with Utah, Steve Bartle of KSL Sports reports.

Impact Chavez-Soto will make the move to Utah following a standout freshman season with SJSU. The 6-foot 205-lbs running back logged 87 carries for 448 yards and seven touchdowns during his time with the Aztecs, making an immediate impact in his first collegiate season. Chavez-Soto will look to earn a role with the Utes this offseason.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Leaving SJSU Chavez-Soto will enter the transfer portal, per On3.com.

Impact Chavez-Soto had a stellar freshman year with the Aztecs, rushing for 448 yards and seven touchdowns on 5.1 yards per carry. The tailback didn't play in the first four games of the season, but began to get involved in Week 6 against New Mexico and averaged nearly 11 carries per game from that point on. Chavez-Soto flashed some serious potential; he should have several Power Four programs after him.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Nine carries in finale Chavez-Soto tallied nine rushes for 50 yards during Saturday's 41-14 defeat versus Fresno State.

Impact Chavez-Soto led the Spartans in carries again Saturday, though his role was ultimately limited in a lopsided defeat. Chavez-Soto will wrap up a promising freshman campaign with 448 yards and seven touchdowns on 87 carries. He figures to lead the way in San Jose State's backfield again in 2026.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Grinds away in loss Chavez-Soto accrued 14 carries for 51 yards and reeled in all two targets for negative two yards during Saturday's 25-3 loss versus San Diego State.

Impact Chavez-Soto matched a season high for carries on Saturday, tying the 14 he totalled back on Oct. 3, when the Spartans squared off against New Mexico. The Freshman running back has run for 398 yards and seven touchdowns on 78 carries in 2025.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Records eight carries Chavez-Soto posted eight carries for 47 yards and gathered in 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 55-10 loss to Nevada.

Impact Week 6 saw Chavez-Soto begin his collegiate career with 14 rushing attempts. Since then, the running back's number of game carries has decreased, also diminishing his statistical potential.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone again Chavez-Soto notched nine carries for 49 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 26-16 defeat to Air Force.

Impact Chavez-Soto now has five touchdowns in his last three games. Since taking over a starting role in Week 6, the true freshman has rushed for 300 yards and seven scores across five contests.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Szarka accounts for 3 TDs, leads Air Force over San Jose State 26-16

Liam Szarka accounts for three touchdowns as Air Force holds off San Jose State for a 26-16 victory on Saturday night

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Punches in three scores Chavez-Soto recorded 10 carries for 53 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 45-38 victory against Hawaii.

Impact While he split carries evenly with Lamar Radcliffe, Chavez-Soto was the go-to option in the red zone. The freshman punched in three touchdowns, giving him six scores in just four games this season. Overall, Chavez-Soto has totaled 251 rushing yards on 47 carries this year.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chavez-Soto runs for 3 TDs, Eget throws for 458 yards as San Jose State beats Hawaii 45-38

Walker Eget threw two touchdown passes to Danny Scudero, Steve Chavez-Soto added three rushing TDs, and San Jose State beat Hawaii 45-35

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Leading rusher Friday Chavez-Soto posted 11 carries for 102 yards and a touchdown and reeled in his only target for 17 yards during Friday's 30-25 loss to Utah State.

Impact Chavez-Soto split carries with Lamar Radcliffe on Friday, though the freshman was the more efficient option, as he averaged 9.3 yards per carry en route to his first career 100-yard outing. Chavez-Soto has impressed in an elevated role with the Spartans, totalling 198 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 37 carries across three games.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leading rusher Friday Chavez-Soto posted 11 carries for 102 yards and a touchdown and reeled in his only target for 17 yards during Friday's 30-25 loss to Utah State.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bryson Barnes, Tanner Rinker lift Utah State over San Jose State 30-25

Bryson Barnes had a touchdown pass and a touchdown run and Tanner Rinker kicked two of his three field goals in the fourth quarter to help Utah State hold off San Jose State 30-25...

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Held in check vs. Wyoming Chavez-Soto posted 12 carries for 25 yards during Saturday's 35-28 loss against Wyoming.

Impact Chavez-Soto wound up out-carrying Lamar Radcliffe 12-to-7 on Saturday, though he wasn't able to find much room to run after rushing for 71 yards and two scores last week against New Mexico. Still, it was encouraging to see Chavez-Soto lead the Spartans in carries in just his second collegiate game. The freshman should continue to see steady volume with Jabari Bates (undisclosed) out for the year and Floyd Chalk entering the transfer portal.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two scores in win Chavez-Soto tallied 14 rushes for 71 yards and two touchdowns during Friday's 35-28 victory versus New Mexico.

Impact Chavez-Soto, a true freshman, impressed in his collegiate debut, leading the Spartans in rushing yards while punching in a pair of scores. With Jabari Bates (undisclosed) out for the season and Floyd Chalk's (undisclosed) status uncertain, Chavez-Soto could see some more run going forward.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eget near perfect with 3 TD pass as San Jose opens MWC play with 35-28 win over New Mexico

Walker Eget threw for 327 yards and three touchdowns and San Jose State opened Mountain West Conference play with a 35-28 win over New Mexico

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

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Szarka accounts for 3 TDs, leads Air Force over San Jose State 26-16

Chavez-Soto runs for 3 TDs, Eget throws for 458 yards as San Jose State beats Hawaii 45-38

Bryson Barnes, Tanner Rinker lift Utah State over San Jose State 30-25

Eget near perfect with 3 TD pass as San Jose opens MWC play with 35-28 win over New Mexico