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Headed to Storrs Cornist has committed to UConn, Steve Wiltfong of On3.com reports.

Impact Cornist transferred from Tulane to Central Michigan ahead of the 2025 season. He logged 105 carries for 470 yards and a touchdown with the Chippewas before re-entering the portal. He'll seemingly have a shot at the No. 1 role with UConn, as their roster was gutted by graduation and the transfer portal.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Entering transfer portal Cornist has decided to enter the transfer portal.

Impact Cornist logged a career-high 105 carries for 470 yards and a touchdown in 13 games in 2025. He played regularly for Central Michigan, so he's going to look for further opportunities in another program.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet outing in loss Cornist (undisclosed) carried the ball one time for one yard in Saturday's loss to Western Michigan.

Impact Cornist managed to play after having been listed as questionable with an undisclosed injury. Across nine games played this season, Cornist has carried the ball 68 times for 298 yards and one touchdown.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Cornist (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game at Western Michigan.

Impact Cornist popped up on Saturday's injury report, putting his status for the road contest in question. He's coming off one of his best games of the season (15 carries for 70 yards) and has totaled 67 carries for 297 yards and one touchdown this season.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Four touches in win Cornist (undisclosed) accrued four carries for 17 yards during Saturday's 27-6 win against Bowling Green.

Impact Cornist came into the contest as questionable due to an undisclosed injury. Still, he suited up and saw four carries. Cornist has handled three or four carries in three consecutive games and looks to be firmly behind Nahree Biggins and Brock Townsend on the depth chart.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Cornist (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game versus Bowling Green.

Impact Cornist's status for Saturday is still up in the air less than an hour before kickoff. It's currently unclear what injury he's dealing with. After a strong start to the season, Cornist has slowly been pushed out of the offense, only logging six total carries over the last two games.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nearly 100 yards in victory Cornist had 13 rushes for 99 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 16-14 victory over San Jose State.

Impact Cornist was listed as the staring quarterback for the Chippewas ahead of the season opener, but he ended up getting outpaced in carries to rusher Nahree Biggins. The pair both commanded a high-volume of rushes, given that Central Michigan barely passed throughout the game. They'll likely operate with a two-back rotation moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nearly 100 yards in victory Cornist had 13 rushes for 99 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 16-14 victory over San Jose State.

Impact Cornist was listed as the staring quarterback for the Chippewas ahead of the season opener, but he ended up getting outpaced in carries to rusher Nahree Biggins. The pair both commanded a high-volume of rushes, given that Central Michigan barely passed throughout the game. They'll likely operate with a two-back rotation moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 30, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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AUGUST 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Listed as starting tailback Cornist is listed as the Chippewas' starting halfback for Week 1 against San Jose State.

Impact Cornist logged 22 carries for 149 yards and one score last fall with Tulane. He transferred to Central Michigan, where he's quickly won the starting halfback gig, beating out fellow tailbacks such as Nahree Biggins and Brock Townsend for that honor. He figures to lead the way for the Chippewas on the ground this fall.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Commits to Central Michigan Cornist has committed to Central Michigan for the 2025 season.

Impact Cornist failed to carve out a big role with the Green Wave, rushing for 149 yards and a touchdown in six games. He should add some much-needed depth in the backfield in 2025.

JANUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leaving Tulane Cornist announced that he's entered the transfer portal.

Impact Cornist failed to carve out a big role with the Green Wave, rushing for 149 yards and a touchdown in six games as a sophomore this season. He'll seek a bigger opportunity elsewhere ahead of the 2025 campaign.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE