TJ WASHINGTON JR. #0 - RUNNING BACK - NEW MEXICO STATE AGGIES
281  YDS  •
64  ATT  •
3  TD 
#0 - RUNNING BACK - NEW MEXICO STATE AGGIES
281 YDS
64 ATT
3 TD
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Rushing for 70 yards Washington ran 10 times for 70 yards against Jacksonville State on Wednesday.
Impact Washington is backing up James Jones, but the passing game for the Aggies is so bad he's still needed. He's gotten double-digit carries in each of his last two games, though this is his first game with over 50 rushing yards.
OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Rushes for TD Washington ran 12 times for 40 yards and a touchdown and caught three passes for 17 yards Wednesday versus Sam Houston.
Impact Unfortunately for Washington, he transferred down to NMSU from Iowa in hopes of a bigger role. He has a bigger role, but he's also decidedly behind Delaware State transfer James Jones in the pecking order. Washington's potential comes from the fact the passing game is so poor for the Aggies it makes sense to give multiple backs double-digit carries whenever possible.
OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

James Jones rushes for 178 yards and a touchdown as New Mexico State beats Sam Houston 30-24

James Jones rushed for 178 yards and a touchdown, Adam Damante threw for two scores and New Mexico State beat Sam Houston 30-24
OCTOBER 22 • Associated Press
Two TDs versus Mercyhurst Washington ran seven times for 43 yards and two touchdowns and had one 32-yard reception against Mercyhurst on Saturday.
Impact Washington also returned a kick for 56 yards, which speaks to some degree of big-play ability as well. An Iowa transfer, Washington got buzz in the offseason, but he didn't do much in Week 0 against Florida State. After two games, though, it does seem Washington has jumped Dijon Stanley to be second in the pecking order behind James Jones.
SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Sessions' pick-6 on first play of game sparks New Mexico State to 51-14 romp over Mercyhurst

Nick Sessions returned an interception 26 yards for a score on the first play of the game and Trey Hedden threw two touchdown passes to help New Mexico State roll to a 51-14 victor...
SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press
Standing out in spring Washington has continued to impress his coaches during spring, Nick Coppola of Las Cruces Sun News reports.
Impact Washington is one of two running that head coach Tony Sanchez highlighted about the running back room along with James Jones. The 5-foot-10 ball-carrier totaled 28 carries for 98 yards across eight appearances last season with Iowa.
APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE
Commits to NMSU Washington has committed to New Mexico State, he announced.
Impact Washington accumulated 182 yards on 49 carries across three seasons with Iowa. Now, he'll look to take on a larger role with New Mexico State. He has two seasons of eligibility remaining.
JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Set to hit portal Washington is expected to enter the transfer portal, Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com reports.
Impact Washington spent the last three season at Iowa and saw the most usage of his career in 2025, handling 28 carries for 98 yards in eight games. After redshirting as a freshman, Washington should have two years of eligibility remaining at his next destination.
DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Back to practice, expected to play Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz said Tuesday that Washington is practicing this week and should play in Saturday's game against Minnesota, David Eickholt of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Washington was left off the injury report ahead of Iowa's Week 8 contest but never saw the field. However, the sophomore tailback looks to be a full go for the Minnesota game, along with fellow running back Jaziun Patterson. Given the Hawkeyes' wealth of running back talent, it'll be tough for Washington to etch out a significant role.
OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Doesn't play in Week 8 Washington did not appear in Saturday's game against Penn State for undisclosed reasons.
Impact Washington missed Iowa's Week 7 matchup with Wisconsin and was initially termed doubtful for Week 8 before being left off the final availability report. However, the third-year tailback didn't take the field against Penn State. His next chance to play will come Oct. 25 against Minnesota.
OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Doesn't play in Week 8 Washington did not appear in Saturday's game against Penn State for undisclosed reasons.
Impact Washington missed Iowa's Week 7 matchup with Wisconsin and was initially termed doubtful for Week 8 before being left off the final availability report. However, the third-year tailback didn't take the field against Penn State. His next chance to play will come Oct. 25 against Minnesota.
OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Off availability report Washington (undisclosed) isn't listed on the availability report ahead of Saturday's game versus Penn State, per the Big Ten availability report.
Impact Washington was believed to be doubtful for the contest based on a report from earlier in the week, but it appears he's made some progress in his recovery and will give the Hawkeyes some additional backfield depth against the Nittany Lions. Kamari Moulton still figures to head the backfield for Iowa, but Washington and Xavier Williams could also mix in.
OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Off availability report Washington (undisclosed) isn't listed on the availability report ahead of Saturday's game versus Penn State, per the Big Ten availability report.
Impact Washington was believed to be doubtful for the contest based on a report from earlier in the week, but it appears he's made some progress in his recovery and will give the Hawkeyes some additional backfield depth against the Nittany Lions. Kamari Moulton still figures to head the backfield for Iowa, but Washington and Xavier Williams could also mix in.
OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Appears doubtful vs. Penn State Washington (undisclosed) appears doubtful to play against Penn State in Week 8, per David Eickholt of 247Sports.com.
Impact Washington was described as "iffy" for this weekend along with fellow Hawkeyes' tailback Jaziun Patterson. Washington missed the Wisconsin game, which allowed Kamari Moulton and Xavier Williams to run wild against the Badgers. It seems to be trending towards another Moulton and Williams night against the Nittany Lions.
OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Won't face Wisconsin Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz said Tuesday that Washington (undisclosed) will not play in Saturday's game against Wisconsin, David Eickholt of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Washington played a season-low 15 snaps in Iowa's Week 5 loss to Indiana, and it appears he's picked up an injury. The sophomore tailback will be sidelined for Saturday's road matchup, along with fellow RB Jaziun Patterson. Expect Kamari Moulton to see most of the carries. Washington's next chance to play will come Oct. 18 against Penn State.
OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Listed as co-starter Washington is listed as a co-starter for the Hawkeyes' upcoming game Saturday against Albany, Eliot Clough of 247Sports reports.
Impact Being a co-starter, alongside the more proven Kamari Moulton, suggests there is at least some form of opportunity for Washington to improve from 2024. The latter logged 12 carries for 34 yards and a receiving touchdown, from six receptions for another 33 yards.
AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Iowa's Mark Gronowski ready for season, eager for contact as Hawkeyes hope for improved QB play

Mark Gronowski gives Iowa hope of improving its struggling offense
AUGUST 19, 2025 • Associated Press
UNT adds Mississippi JC defensive tackle Terrell Washington as rebuild continues North Texas continued to load up on defensive linemen Tuesday, when the Mean Green picked up a commitment from Terrell Washington.
MAY 13, 2025 • DENTONRC.COM
Scores first TD vs. Mizzou Washington hauled in all three targets for 26 yards and one touchdown during Monday's 27-24 loss against Missouri.
Impact Washington's touchdown was the first of his young career. The wideout/tailback hybrid's 26 yards were also his highest total in a game. Washington will look to work his way up the depth chart in 2025 to become a consistent participant in Iowa's offense.
JANUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Listed as wideout for Week 1 Washington is listed as a wide receiver for the Week 1 clash against Illinois State on Saturday, Ethan Petrik of The Courier reports.
Impact Washington was expected to compete for touches out of the backfield, but it seems he'll receive a look as a receiver. It's unclear if this is a permanent change or if it's due to the team's lack of depth at wideout, with names such as Reese Osgood (undisclosed) and Alex Mota (foot) being questionable, plus projected starter Kaleb Brown (suspension) being ruled out.
AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Out again Saturday Washington (undisclosed) is listed as out for Saturday's game versus Illinois.
Impact Washington will miss his sixth straight game Saturday. He has appeared in three games (weeks three through five) this season as a true freshman, so it appears the coaching staff may be keeping him out so he can take a redshirt this season. If that is the case, he could play one more game this season, which would possibly be Friday at Nebraska in the regular season finale.
NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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