Tony Mathis Jr. News, Rumors, Updates - Marshall Thundering Herd

Won't play Saturday Mathis is out for Saturday's game against James Madison.

Impact Mathis has only appeared in four games this season, handling eight carries for 18 yards. It's unclear what injury he's dealing with and how long he could be sidelined, but his absence doesn't have much effect on the offense.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in debut Mathis (undisclosed) carried the ball three times for five yards during Saturday's win over Eastern Kentucky.

Impact Mathis missed the first two games of the season with an undisclosed injury and ended up having a quiet outing in his debut. He will look to have an increased impact during next week's game versus Middle Tennessee.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in debut Mathis (undisclosed) carried the ball three times for five yards during Saturday's win over Eastern Kentucky.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out to face Missouri State Mathis (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Missouri State.

Impact Mathis has yet to play this season. His next chance to suit up will come against Eastern Kentucky on Sep. 13, but even if he's available, it's unclear if he'll see time in Marshall's crowded backfield.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Partaking in fall camp Mathis (knee) is participating in Marshall's fall camp, per the Charleston Gazette-Mail.

Impact Mathis transferred to Marshall after a year on the back burner at Houston. In 2024 with the Cougars, he ran for 170 yards on 41 carries while also catching 11 passes for 79 yards and a score. He figures to play a big part in the Thundering Herd backfield this fall alongside Jo'Shon Barbie.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Commits to Marshall Mathis (knee) announced his commitment to Marshall on Wednesday.

Impact At the moment, Marshall's 2025 running back room is led by a group of players who did not play in 2024 and are looking to bounce back. Perhaps none of them are as prominent as Mathis, who underwent season-ending knee surgery before the 2024 Cougars began their campaign.

MAY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not with team Mathis (knee) is not with Houston's team, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Mathis is still continuing his rehab from a knee injury he underwent surgery for in the second half of 2024. The problem is bad enough that Mathis is contemplating whether or not he will play another season.

FEBRUARY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will undergo season-ending surgery Mathis will undergo season-ending surgery due to a knee injury, Joseph Duarte of The Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact According to an earlier post by Duarte, Mathis suffered the knee injury during a non-contact drill Wednesday. The injury is a torn ACL, which explains his surgery being season-ending. In terms of Houston's running game, Parker Jenkins and Stacy Sneed are expected to pick up the slack with Mathis out. Further down Houston's depth chart are Re'Shaun Sanford and Sherman Smith (foot).

AUGUST 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Adds first career touchdown catch Mathis accrued five carries for 22 yards and reeled in both of his targets for 28 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 25-24 overtime victory versus Baylor.

Impact Mathis' touchdown reception was the first in his career as he has hauled in just 20 catches in his 26 collegiate games. It was also his first score of the season. The West Virginia transfer has not had a big role in the offense to date. Maybe this score and the first conference win will lead to more work moving forward. Houston will play Cincinnati next week.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tony Mathis breaks through for BIG rush, helps set up West Virginia's game-winning FG vs. Baylor

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

West Virginia outlasts Baylor in shootout behind Tony Mathis' 163 yards, Casey Legg's field goal MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Tony Mathis rushed for a career-high 163 yards and two touchdowns and Casey Legg kicked a 22-yard field goal with 3...

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Tony Mathis breaks loose for a 34-yard touchdown to take a 40-37 lead for West Virginia

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Tony Mathis punches in a seven-yard touchdown rush to get West Virginia on the board

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Rushing score against Longhorns Mathis rushed for 24 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries while also grabbing a six-yard catch in Saturday's 38-20 loss at Texas.

Impact Mathis was able to record his third touchdown of the season despite averaging just 2.0 yards per carry. It's worth noting that CJ Donaldson was forced out of the game with a head injury. If Donaldson is forced to miss time, Mathis will split carries with Justin Johnson who is another impressive young back for the Mountaineers. West Virginia is on a bye next week before hosting Baylor on Oct. 13.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Slides down the depth chart Mathis rushed for 38 yards on nine carries in Thursday's 33-10 win at Virginia Tech.

Impact Mathis was able to record 4.2 yards per carry, however, he saw teammate CJ Donaldson go over 100 yards for the third time in four games. Donaldson has taken over the top spot in the backfield and Mathis now will battle with sophomore Justin Johnson for additional carries as a reserve back. West Virginia will play at Texas next week.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Multiple TDs for the first time Mathis rushed for 104 yards and two touchdowns on 17 carries in Saturday's 65-7 win over Towson.

Impact Mathis recorded multiple touchdowns for the first time in his career as he had just a single touchdown in his previous 23 games. While he has received at least 16 carries in each of the Mountaineers' first three games, he is no doubt sharing the backfield with CJ Donaldson who had nine carries for 101 yards and three touchdowns. Look for both Mathis and Donaldson to be involved against Virginia Tech on Thursday night.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Taking part in warmups Mathis (undisclosed) is participating in warmups ahead of Saturday's clash with LIU, Blue Gold News reports.

Impact Mathis was hopeful to rejoin the backfield mix this week after sitting out the opener and appears to be on a path to do just that. He will likely serve as a distant No. 2 in the Mountaineers backfield to star back Leddy Brown.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hopeful to play Head coach Neal Brown said earlier this week he's hopeful Mathis (undisclosed) will play Saturday, Schuyler Callihan of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact Mathis was unable to go for last week's season opener after initially appearing on the depth chart. It's unclear what the 5-11 back is dealing with but his status for Saturday's game likely won't be known until shortly before kickoff.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out Saturday Mathis (undisclosed) is not expected to play Saturday against Maryland, Blue and Gold News reports.

Impact Though Mathis was listed on the depth chart earlier in the week, it now appears he won't be able to go Saturday. Justin Johnson stands to see backup duties behind Leddie Brown.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to go Saturday Mathis (undisclosed) was listed on the team's opening depth chart.

Impact Mathis missed some practice during camp for an undisclosed reason, but he is all good to go for the season opener against Maryland.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Mathis didn't take part in practice Tuesday, Nick Farrell of WVIllustrated.com reports.

Impact Mathis' injury is believed to be a minor one, so it's unlikely to cost him a ton of time. Justin Johnson Jr. reportedly looked good in his place, suggesting the freshman could be third in line for reps behind Mathis and starter Leddie Brown.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Tony Mathis breaks through for BIG rush, helps set up West Virginia's game-winning FG vs. Baylor

Tony Mathis breaks loose for a 34-yard touchdown to take a 40-37 lead for West Virginia

Tony Mathis punches in a seven-yard touchdown rush to get West Virginia on the board