Trey Cooley News, Rumors, Updates - Troy Trojans

Out for 2025 season Cooley is out for Troy's 2025 season due to a knee injury, Creg Stephenson of AL.com reports.

Impact Prior to Troy's 2025 season, Cooley suffered his knee injury. Because the running back did not log any games then, he can use a medical redshirt. Georgia Tech's 2024 season includes his six carries for 26 yards (4.3 averaged per carry) and four-yard reception.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Co-starter for first week Cooley is listed as a co-starter for the Trojans' upcoming game Saturday against Nicholls State, Josh Boutwell of the Troy Messenger reports.

Impact At running back, the 2025 Trojans' first depth chart includes two co-starters, Cooley and Jordan Lovett. The former's statistical upside comes from previous experience. With both Louisville and Georgia Tech, Cooley logged at least one season with 300 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joining the Trojans Cooley has announced his commitment to Troy, Josh Boutwell of the Troy Messenger reports.

Impact Cooley will make the move to the Sun Belt after spending the first four years of his collegiate career in the ACC. The 5-foot-10 senior racked up 215 carries for 1,009 rushing yards and six touchdowns across the last four seasons (Louisville and Georgia Tech), adding on 33 receptions for 355 yards and four touchdowns through the air. Cooley will look to compete for a premier role with the Trojans this fall.

APRIL 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hits portal Cooley has entered the transfer portal, he announced via his personal X account.

Impact The tailback only appeared in two games for the Yellow Jackets this season, totaling 30 yards. In 2023, his first season in Atlanta, he tallied 274 yards rushing, 112 yards receiving and four total touchdowns. He'll have one year of eligibility remaining at his next stop.

JANUARY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Cooley (undisclosed) is set to make his return for Georgia Tech against Miami, Kelly Quinlan of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Cooley is set to return to the field for the first time since Week 1 against Florida State. It remains to be seen how much the backup tailback will play, but nonetheless, this is obviously a step in the right direction for the senior.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs another DNP Cooley (undisclosed) did not play during Georgia Tech's 21-6 loss Saturday at Virginia Tech.

Impact According to Kelly Quinlan of Rivals, both Cooley and Chad Alexander (undisclosed) "didn't dress" for Georgia Tech's game Saturday. Their matchup unavailability benefited Anthony Carrie.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ramping up in practice Head coach Brent Key revealed that Cooley (undisclosed) has been receiving a larger workload in practice lately and could be nearing a return, per Rivals.com.

Impact Cooley has missed each of the team's last seven games after suffering an undisclosed injury in the season opener against Florida State, but it appears the senior running back may be nearing a return to action. The former Louisville transfer ran for 274 yards and three touchdowns on 64 rushing attempts for the Yellow Jackets in 2023 and was hoping for a potential breakout season in 2024 prior to his injury. The news that Cooley is ramping things up in practice is encouraging, though a definitive return date has not been set thus far. His next opportunity to return will come against Virginia Tech this Saturday, though the coaching staff could choose to wait until after next week's bye to give Cooley extra time to recover.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DNP for Saturday game Cooley (undisclosed) did not play during Georgia Tech's 41-34 win Saturday at North Carolina.

Impact Jamal Haynes and Chad Alexander logged their 2024 bests for rushing attempts Saturday. The duo's 23 carries resulted in 231 yards and three touchdowns.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play Saturday Cooley (undisclosed) is not expected to play Saturday at North Carolina, Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Cooley hasn't played since Week 0, when he had eight snaps and no carries against FSU. For what is worth, head coach Brent Key stated earlier this week that the running back was not expected to be available. If he is ruled out, his next chance to play will come against Notre Dame on Oct. 19.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out indefinitely Head coach Brent Key confirmed that Cooley (undisclosed) would remain out for Saturday's matchup against Syracuse, adding that there is not a timetable for his return, per Chad Bis...

Impact Cooley suffered an undisclosed injury early in the Yellow Jackets' season opener against Florida State and has clearly seen a setback in his recovery. The senior running back ran for 274 yards and three touchdowns in eight games for Georgia Tech last season after transferring in from Louisville and was hoping to see and expanded role within the offense in 2024. With no timeline for his return to action, those hopes are on hold for the moment, with his next chance to make his return coming against VMI next Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out Saturday Cooley (undisclosed) was unable to play in Georgia Tech's 35-12 win versus Georgia Southern on Saturday.

Impact Cooley is still recovering from an injury suffered during the opening kickoff of the team's Week 0 win over Florida State. Cooley will now look to make his return versus Syracuse, and he will look to provide a nice change of pace behind Jamal Haynes.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Included in depth chart Cooley (undisclosed) is listed at the No. 2 running back for Saturday's game versus Georgia State, Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Cooley was injured during the opening kickoff of Saturday's Week 0 win over Florida State and did not see any action on offense. It's unclear what injury he is dealing with, but it's a positive sign that he was included on the depth chart for Week 1. While it does not guarantee his availability, it likely means his injury is on the minor side.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers undisclosed injury Cooley suffered an undisclosed injury during the Yellow Jackets' game Saturday against Florida State, Kelly Quinlan of Rivals reports.

Impact Cooley's injury occurred during the opening kickoff. Ideally, his availability status is publicly updated before the Yellow Jackets play their next game against Georgia State on Aug. 31.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chooses Georgia Tech Cooley announced Monday via his personal Twitter account that he's committed to play for Georgia Tech next season.

Impact Cooley is now slated to suit up for the Yellow Jackets next fall following Monday's announcement. Over the last two collegiate seasons at Louisville, the 211-pound running back amassed 709 yards and three touchdowns on 145 carries across 18 games played, while he also caught 21 passes for another 239 yards and three more scores in that span.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day with injury Cooley is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury, Alexis Cubit of The Louisville Courier-Journal reports.

Impact Cooley and Tiyon Evans are both considered day-to-day with undisclosed injuries. Depending on Colley and Evans' health, Jawhar Jordan could be in line for increased work Saturday against Virginia.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In line for increased workload Head coach Scott Satterfield said Cooley is slated to take on a larger role Friday against Florida State, Matt McGavic of SI.com reports.

Impact After sharing the starting running back role throughout fall camp, Cooley has surprisingly failed to record a single rushing attempt or reception during the team's first two games. Expect the Cardinals to get the 211-pounder involved in the Cardinals' game script when the team hosts the Seminoles on Friday.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Working towards big role Cooley has shared the starting running back role early in fall camp, Alexis Cubit of the Louisville Courier Journal reports.

Impact Cooley shared the first team reps with Jalen Mitchell, who had the second most rushing yards for the Cardinals last season. Cooley did not play in the spring game, likely in a cautious move to stay healthy for fall camp. As camp shapes up, either Cooley or Mitchell may emrge as the No. 1 running back, though for now, it appears the team is running by committee.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out of spring game Cooley (undisclosed) did not participate in Louisville's spring game, SI.com reports.

Impact Cooley will set his sights on being healthy for fall camp after missing the final portion of spring practice. Jalen Mitchell was the standout from the backfield in the spring game and is trending towards a starting role. Tennessee transfer Tiyon Evans will also present another hurdle to Cooley's path to playing time once he's healthy.

APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Louisville's Trevion Cooley Burns The Blue Devils

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • YOUTUBE

The Courier-Journal U of L running back Trevion Cooley is mature for his age. It showed last week and has him primed for a good game in his return home against NC State.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM

Could feature in RB rotation Cooley has a chance to feature in the running back rotation, 247 Sports reports.

Impact Cooley has been impressive during camp and that has given him a chance to mix into the running back rotation in 2021 as a freshman. He shouldn't be expected to see a large quantity of carries, but will get a chance to see the field in select situations.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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