Impact Smith didn't see a target, but he did get onto the field in the Bobcats' blowout win over FCS Nicholls State. At the very least, we now know Smith is healthy moving forward.
SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Plays four snaps vs. Nicholls Smith (hamstring) played his first four snaps of the season in Week 4 against Nicholls State.
Does not play Week 1 Smith (hamstring) did not play during Texas State's 52-227 win Saturday against Eastern Michigan.
Impact During late-September, Smith suffered a hamstring injury. As expected, Texas State's team includes him, who transferred from Cincinnati. Unfortunately for Smith, his unavailability continued Saturday, and the indefinite absence will continue until further notice.
AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to transfer to Texas State Smith (hamstring) is expected to transfer to Texas State, Matt Zenitz of 247Sports reports.
Impact Now that Smith's 2025 college is decided, he can focus on the hamstring injury that caused him to sit out most of his 2024 season. He logged four receptions for 32 yards then.
DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
In transfer portal Smith (hamstring) is in the transfer portal, according to his announcement Tuesday.
Impact By redshirting Cincinnati's 2024 season, Smith has one last chance to log his senior year of collegiate eligibility. In his four games there, he was targeted only once thrice. Having proven himself at UTEP, Smith is expected to search for a school with more opportunities for him out wide.
DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
DNP for Colorado game Smith (hamstring) did not play during Cincinnati's 34-23 loss Saturday at Colorado.
Impact October 2024 included Cincinnati's three games, none of which Smith played. He will sit out UC matchups until further notice.
OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Injury revealed and out Saturday Smith is out for Cincinnati's game Saturday against Arizona State due to a hamstring injury, Keegan Nickoson of 247Sports reports.
Impact Previously undisclosed, Smith's hamstring injury will cause him to log another DNP, his third across 2024. Currently, Cincinnati's next game is scheduled for Oct. 26 at Colorado.
OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Won't face UCF Smith (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against UCF, Keegan Nickoson of BearcatJournal.com reports.
Impact Smith will miss a second straight game for undisclosed reasons. The wideout has caught four of seven targets for 32 yards on the year. His next chance to play will come Oct. 19 against Arizona State.
OCTOBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Sidelined for Saturday Smith (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Texas Tech, Keegan Nickoson of BearcatJournal.com reports.
Impact The Bearcats will be depleted in their receiving corps, as both Smith and Aaron Turner will be out for this contest. This means more looks could go toward players such as Jamoi Mayes and Barry Jackson. Smith will aim to return for the Oct. 12 game against UCF following the bye week.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
WR Tyrin Smith Brings Next Level Speed to UC The former UTEP receiver brings two years of eligibility to the Cats next season.
JANUARY 10, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM
Commits to Cincinnati Smith announced Tuesday that he has committed to joining the Bearcats.
Impact Smith will join Cincinnati after three seasons with UTEP. The senior wide receiver endured an injury-riddled season that limited him to five appearances, totaling 19 receptions for 191 yards and one touchdown. The 5-foot-7 pass-catcher had a more productive 2022 campaign that saw him reel in 71 catches for 1,039 yards and seven touchdowns.
JANUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Not on depth chart Smith is not on the depth chart for UTEP's game Saturday against Liberty.
Impact Finally, after weeks of Smith being inactive, UTEP's depth chart does not include him in it. It is likely he will sit out again, finishing his 2023 season with 19 receptions for 191 yards and one touchdown.
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
DNP at MTSU Smith (undisclosed) did not play during UTEP's game Saturday at Middle Tennessee State.
Impact Smith has been inactive since Week 3. Currently, his next opportunity to play is against Liberty on Nov. 25, when both teams are scheduled to play their last regular-season games of 2023.
NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Does not practice Monday Smith (undisclosed) did not participate in Monday's practice, Rachel Phillips of KVIA reports.
Impact Smith was held out of practice as he continues to nurse an undisclosed injury. After a solid start to the season, Smith has not played since Week 3 with his injury. After missing Monday's practice, he is at risk of the extended absence continuing another week.
NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Status uncertain Smith's (undisclosed) status is indeterminate ahead of Saturday's game against Western Kentucky, Colin Deaver of KTSM 9 News reports.
Impact Head coach Dana Dimel spoke to the media on Monday and stated, "right now I'm not sure if [Smith] will play in this game or not". The senior wideout has missed that last five games as the result of an undisclosed issue, and his status appears in question again heading into Saturday's matchup with the Hilltoppers.
OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out again Wednesday Smith (undisclosed) is not playing in Wednesday's game at Sam Houston, Adrian Broaddus of 600 ESPN reports.
Impact Smith is missing his fifth consecutive game Wednesday with an undisclosed injury. In the first four games of the season he caught 19 passes (on 27 targets) for 191 yards and a touchdown. His next chance to suit up is next Saturday versus Western Kentucky.
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not seen in pregame warmups Smith (undisclosed) was not spotted on the field during pregame warmups ahead of Wednesday's game versus New Mexico State, UTEP Zay of 600 ESPN El Paso reports.
Impact Smith, who comes into Wednesday with a questionable designation, was not spotted on the field during pregame warmups. This is not a good sign for his chances to play for the first time since Week 3. In his four games this season, Smith caught 19 passes (on 27 targets) for 191 yards and a touchdown.
OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Texas A&M Friday morning wide receiver note (VIP) Gigem 247 has some notes on what might be happening with a Texas A&M receiver who's currently not on the roster and going through spring foo...
APRIL 7, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Lands with Aggies Smith announced Sunday via his personal Twitter account that he has committed to Texas A&M, joining the program as a transfer from UTEP.
Impact The addition of Smith bolsters an Aggies receiving corps that suffered significant personnel losses following the 2022 season with the departures of Chase Lane, Devin Price, Yulkeith Brown and Chris Marshall for the transfer portal. Meanwhile, Ainais Smith (ankle) has yet to decide whether to declare for the 2023 NFL Draft and return to College Station for his redshirt senior season this upcoming fall. Regardless of Ainais' decision, Tyrin -- who arrives at Texas A&M with two years of eligibility to use -- profiles to step into a significant role within the Aggies passing attack in 2023. He finished his final season at UTEP with 71 catches for 1,039 yards and seven touchdowns on 129 targets.
JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Seeking relocation Smith announced Monday via his personal Twitter account that he's entered the transfer portal.
Impact Smith is now in line to leave UTEP and instead suit up elsewhere next fall, after he previously withdrew his name from the transfer portal prior to the start of this past campaign. The 5-foot-10, 180-pounder served as the Miners' clear-cut No. 1 pass catcher throughout the 2022-23 season, as he led the team in receptions (71), receiving yards (1,039) and receiving scores (7). He'll have two years of eligibility remaining.
JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tyrin Smith rises to the top for UTEP football Otherwise unrecruited, Tyrin Smith breaks out as one of nation's leading receivers for the UTEP Miners this season.
OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ELPASOTIMES.COM
Tallies two TDs Smith caught four passes for 106 yards and two touchdowns against Charlotte on Saturday.
Impact Smith has already equaled his numbers from last season. No, really. He had 33 catches for 570 yards and four touchdowns in 13 games in 2021. Through six games in 2022 he has...33 catches for 568 yards and four touchdowns.
OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Carries passing offense Smith had eight catches for 183 yards versus New Mexico on Saturday.
Impact Smith has been a rare bright spot for the Miners to start the season. Though quarterback Gavin Hardison is completing less than half of his passes, Smith already has 28 catches for 445 yards through four games. Plus, he's caught both of the touchdowns Hardison has thrown this year.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nets 76 yards Smith caught four passes for 76 yards against Bethune-Cookman on Saturday.
Impact It's a little surprising Smith led the Miners in receiving yards, given the presence of Justin Garrett and Jacob Cowing on this team. In fact, Smith didn't have a catch in UTEP's opener against NMSU and was only targeted once.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
