SUTTON SMITH NEWS

Quiet against Navy Smith totaled six rushes for 25 yards and hauled in all three targets for 12 yards during Thursday's 28-17 loss to Navy.

Impact After recording his third 100-yard game of the season a week ago against East Carolina, Smith wasn't much of a factor this week. The junior finishes the season with a team-high 669 rushing yards, seven touchdowns, and 109 receiving yards, as he will now prepare for the bowl game.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

84-yard touchdown run in loss Smith posted seven carries for 109 yards and one touchdown and gathered in all two targets for six yards during Saturday's 31-27 loss versus East Carolina.

Impact After a quiet last few weeks, Smith broke out for an 84-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. It was the junior's longest run of the season, and his first touchdown since Week 6, after he started the year with touchdowns in the first four games.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Katin Houser's late touchdown pass rallies East Carolina to 31-27 victory over Memphis

Katin Houser threw a go-ahead touchdown pass to Payton Mangrum with 68 seconds remaining and East Carolina rallied to beat Memphis 31-27

NOVEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Two carries in consecutive games Smith had two carries for 20 yards and reeled in all two targets for 12 yards during Friday's 38-32 defeat to Tulane.

Impact Smith had a small workload once again Friday, recording two carries and two receptions for the second week in a row. His role in the offense seems to have decreased, as it was only two weeks ago that he had 10 carries against USF.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles despite win Smith posted two rushes for zero yards and gathered in all two targets for 11 yards during Friday's 38-14 victory over Rice.

Impact Smith was not part of the game plan Friday night, as he only received two carries after having 10 a week ago. The junior did catch two passes, extending his reception streak to five games.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Held in check against USF Smith logged 10 rushes for 35 yards during Saturday's 34-31 win over South Florida.

Impact Despite the big win, Smith wasn't much of a factor, totaling only 35 yards on the ground. After an impressive start to the season, the junior has really struggled the last four weeks, not eclipsing 40 total yards in any game during that span.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Only five carries in loss Smith had five rushes for 26 yards and gathered in their only target for five yards during Saturday's 31-24 loss against UAB.

Impact Smith wasn't much of a factor in the Tigers' first loss of the season Saturday, tallying a season low five carries. His production has been trending down lately, as the junior hasn't eclipsed 35 yards in each of the last three games.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Only five carries in loss Smith had five rushes for 26 yards and gathered in their only target for five yards during Saturday's 31-24 loss against UAB.

Impact Smith wasn't much of a factor in the Tigers' first loss of the season Saturday, tallying a season low five carries. His production has been trending down lately, as the junior hasn't eclipsed 35 yards in each of the last three games.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Rushes for a score in win Smith recorded 10 rushes for 34 yards and one touchdown and caught their only target for six yards during Saturday's 45-7 victory against Tulsa.

Impact Smith was unable to produce many yards this week, but did find the end zone once during the Tigers' blowout win, increasing his season total to six. The junior is only averaging 3.5 yards per carry since his 100-yard performance against Arkansas, and will look to get back on track soon, as Greg Desrosiers is beginning to get much more carries.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Lewis throws 3 touchdown passes, runs in another as Memphis rides turnovers to 45-7 win over Tulsa

Brendon Lewis had three passing touchdowns and rushed for another, while the Memphis defense secured four turnovers in a 45-7 win over Tulsa on Saturday night

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

Records season-low seven carries Smith had seven carries for 26 yards and gathered in one of two targets for zero yards during Saturday's 55-26 win against Florida Atlantic.

Impact After back-to-back 100-yard performances, Smith saw his role decrease this week, tallying a season-low in carries with the emergence of Greg Desrosiers. It was also the junior's first game this season without finding the end zone, even with Memphis putting up a season-high 55 points.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Late touchdown leads to win Smith notched 12 rushes for 147 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 32-31 win versus Arkansas.

Impact Smith totaled over 100 yards on the ground for the second straight game, with his performance highlighted by a game-winning 64-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. The junior has now scored a touchdown in every game this season, and Memphis is a tough offense to stop when both he and quarterback Brendon Lewis are threats on the ground.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Sutton Smith's long run, a late fumble recovery by Memphis leads Tigers to 32-31 win over Arkansas

Sutton Smith rushed for a career-high 147 yards, including a 64-yard scoring run with 4:51 left to lead Memphis to a 32-31 victory over Arkansas

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Two-touchdowns on the ground Smith logged 18 rushes for 113 yards and two touchdowns and gathered in two of three targets for seven yards during Saturday's 28-7 victory against Troy.

Impact Smith showed out in Saturday's win, surpassing 100 yards on the ground for the first time this season. The junior now has a touchdown in each game this season, tallying his second-career multi-touchdown performance.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Two-touchdowns on the ground Smith logged 18 rushes for 113 yards and two touchdowns and gathered in two of three targets for seven yards during Saturday's 28-7 victory against Troy.

Impact Smith showed out in Saturday's win, surpassing 100 yards on the ground for the first time this season. The junior now has a touchdown in each game this season, tallying his second-career multi-touchdown performance.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Sutton Smith scores twice, Memphis defense turns in stout performance in 28-7 win over Troy

Sutton Smith ran for two touchdowns, both in the first half, and the Memphis defense allowed only 112 yards in a 28-7 win over Troy

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Touchdown for second straight week Smith notched 14 carries for 74 yards and one touchdown and reeled in all four targets for 43 yards during Saturday's 38-16 win against Georgia State.

Impact Smith scored his second touchdown of the year Saturday, matching his season total from 2022 and 2023, while also playing a much bigger role in the passing attack, tying a career-high four receptions. The junior led the Tigers in carries, but Makari Bodiford was not far behind with 12, as it seems like Memphis will be running back by committee.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Bodiford scores twice, Memphis pulls away from Georgia State 38-16

Makari Bodiford scored two touchdowns and Memphis defeated Georgia State 38-16

SEPTEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Touchdown in first game back Smith tallied nine rushes for 60 yards and one touchdown and reeled in their only target for two yards during Saturday's 45-10 win over Chattanooga.

Impact After tearing his ACL in the season opener last year, Smith scored a touchdown in his first game back and saw his carries increase with Greg Desrosiers exiting the game with a lower-body injury. He could end up playing a much bigger role than expected these next few weeks, with Desrosiers' status still unknown.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Brendon Lewis runs for TD, passes for another in Memphis' season-opening 45-10 win over Mocs

Brendon Lewis led Memphis to a 45-10 victory over Chattanooga in their season opener

AUGUST 30 • Associated Press

Described as a "full go" Smith is fully healthy for Memphis' fall camp, per Jonah Dylan of The Memphis Commercial Appeal.

Impact Smith suffered a leg injury in Week 1 for Memphis in 2024, and was forced to miss the rest of the season. Now, he returns, and he reportedly carries high expectations within this Tigers' offense. Smith figures to be the starter in a Memphis backfield that also features Greg Desrosiers and Makari Bodiford, among others.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in spring Smith (leg) has returned to practice in a limited fashion during spring practice and is expected to be ready for the team's season opener against Chattanooga, per Jonah Dylan of th...

Impact Despite being limited, it's positive news for Smith after he suffered a season-ending leg injury in the team's first game of the season in 2024 against North Alabama. The 5-foot-9 junior was expected to lead the Memphis backfield heading into 2024 before going down with the injury and will likely be part of a committee with Greg Desrosiers heading into 2025. Smith ran for 305 yards and two touchdowns on 63 attempts as a reserve back in 2023, adding 17 catches for 144 yards and a pair of touchdowns through the air as well.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Out for season Sutton (leg) will miss the remainder of the 2024 season, Jonah Dylan of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Sutton suffered a leg injury in Week 1 versus Northern Alabama, and that injury will cost him the remainder of the season. Mario Anderson will serve as the Tigers' top back for the rest of the season with Gregory Desrosiers and Brandon Thomas set for increased roles.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not seen warming up Saturday Smith (leg) was not seen warming up ahead of Saturday's game versus Troy, Jonah Dylan of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Despite being listed on the Tigers' depth chart, Smith was not seen during warmups and will likely be out for the Week 2 matchup. He was injured during last Saturday's win over North Alabama and the injury was initially thought to cost him multiple games. In his absence, Gregory Desrosiers and Brandon Thomas should see more playing time.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to miss time Smith (leg) is "likely to miss some time" after suffering the injury in the Week 1 win over North Alabama, according to a report from Underdog Dynasty.

Impact While no official announcement has been made regarding Smith's timetable for recovery, the fact that he's expected to miss some time will surely sideline him for a few games in a best-case scenario. His absence will open the door for more touches for names such as Gregory Desrosiers and Brandon Thomas.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE