TJ Pledger News, Rumors, Updates - Utah Utes

Defense, QBs shine in National's 20-10 Senior Bowl win

Cincinnati’s Desmond Ridder threw two touchdown passes and the National team’ had eight sacks in a 20-10 victory over the American team in the Senior Bowl on Saturday

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • Associated Press

TJ Pledger turns checkdown into powerful 19-yard catch and run through contact Utah Utes running back TJ Pledger turns a checkdown throw into a powerful 19-yard catch and run through contact.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • NFL.COM

Utah RB TJ Pledger's stiff-arm springs a 23-yard gain ' Senior Bowl Highlights Utah Utes running back TJ Pledger's stiff-arm springs a 23-yard burst through the hole.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • GIANTS.COM

TJ Pledger powers through Texas D-Line for TD, Oklahoma pulls ahead, 24-17

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

College football odds: How to bet Oregon vs. Utah, point spread, more

Check out the college football odds on Oregon vs. Utah, from the point spread to the over/under and expert picks.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

College football odds: How to bet Oregon vs. Utah, point spread, more

Pledger helps Utah rally past Washington State 24-13

TJ Pledger rushed for 117 yards and the go-ahead touchdown as Utah came from behind to beat Washington State 24-13 in the Utes’ Pac-12 opener

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Taking reps with ones Pledger was seen taking reps with the first-team offensive line unit ahead of Thursday's game against Weber State, Josh Newman of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact The Utes are expected to kick off the 2021 season using a committee of three running backs between Pledger, Micah Bernard and Tavion Thomas. The fact that Pledger is warming up with the top unit could suggest that he'll be the first of the three to take the field with the offense in Thursday's opener, although nothing for certain has been established yet.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No. 24 Utah paying tribute this season to the late Ty Jordan

The late Ty Jordan remains in the hearts of Utah players as they open the season against Weber State at the expanded Rice-Eccles Stadium

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • Associated Press

In mix for carries Pledger will be part of Utah's running back committee to start the season, KSL.com reports.

Impact Utah has a deep stable of running backs including Pledger, Chris Curry, Michah Bernard and Tavion Thomas. Pledger, an Oklahoma transfer, will have to outperform his peers in games to begin taking on a larger share of the workload.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma RB Brooks back after sitting with COVID-19 concerns

Oklahoma running back Kennedy Brooks maximized his time while sitting out last season due to COVID-19 concerns

AUGUST 12, 2021 • Associated Press

Ty Jordan's influence lives on in Utah's preseason camp

Utah approaches a new football season facing the unexpected and unwanted challenge of replacing Ty Jordan in the backfield

AUGUST 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Oklahoma RB Pledger, QB Mordecai announce transfer plans

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DECEMBER 21, 2020 • Associated Press

Oklahoma running back T.J. Pledger enters transfer portal Junior running back T.J. Pledger has announced that he intends to transfer from Oklahoma following the 2020 season. Pledger started the seas...

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

No. 24 Oklahoma takes improved ground game to Texas Tech

Oklahoma’s ground game struggled in losses to Kansas State and Iowa State this season, putting extra pressure on freshman quarterback Spencer Rattler

OCTOBER 29, 2020 • Associated Press

Oklahoma has first win streak after cruising past TCU 33-14

Spencer Rattler threw for 332 yards and two touchdowns, and Oklahoma won consecutive games for the first time this season, beating TCU 33-14

OCTOBER 24, 2020 • Associated Press

T.J. Pledger seized the moment Great running backs thank the men blocking in front of them. Great men thank the family who have blocked for them since the day they were bo...

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Oklahoma football notebook: Lincoln Riley, T.J. Pledger, Tyrese Robinson talk Tuesday The Oklahoma Sooners are sitting at 2-2 overall and 1-2 in Big 12 play after their ridiculous quadruple-overtime win over rival Texas on Sat...

OCTOBER 13, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Oklahoma RB T.J. Pledger earns Big 12 weekly award after Texas game In the absence of lead running back Seth McGowan, not only did junior T.J. Pledger rise to the occasion, he didn’t miss a beat. Pledger saw...

OCTOBER 12, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Rattler TD pass in 4th OT sends OU past No. 22 Texas 53-45

Spencer Rattler threw a 25-yard scoring pass to Drake Stoops in the fourth overtime and Oklahoma survived a late rally from No. 22 Texas in regulation for a 53-45 victory Saturday...

OCTOBER 10, 2020 • Associated Press

No. 3 Oklahoma looks to avoid another loss to Kansas State

Last year, Oklahoma wasn’t fully focused on Kansas State

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • Associated Press

Oklahoma in review: T.J. Pledger was 'setting the pace', but here comes Seth McGowan Sooners Wire is going to review notes from fall camp and the first week of the season as Oklahoma is set to begin Big 12 play on Saturday. O...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Oklahoma review: T.J. Pledger was 'setting the pace', but here comes Seth McGowan Sooners Wire is going to review notes from fall camp and the first week of the season as Oklahoma is set to begin Big 12 play on Saturday. O...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Oklahoma COVID-19 cases threatened game against Missouri St.

Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley confirmed after the No. 5 Sooners’ opening victory over Missouri State that the game had been jeopardy of being postponed or canceled because of the So...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • Associated Press

Rattler throws 4 TD passes, No. 5 Oklahoma tops Missouri St.

Spencer Rattler passed for 290 yards and four touchdowns in his first start, and No. 5 Oklahoma rolled past Missouri State 48-0

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • Associated Press

Missouri St coach Petrino returns to big stage vs. Oklahoma

For a day, Bobby Petrino will return to the big stage

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • Associated Press

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