Vaughn Blue News, Rumors, Updates - Central Michigan Chippewas

Records 29 rushing yards Blue (thigh) posted four carries for 29 yards during Saturday's 41-17 victory versus Akron.

Impact Blue suited up Saturday after being spotted in warmups prior to kickoff. The running back was seemingly limited, recording only four carries while Jayden Clerveaux handled the bulk of the workload. On a positive note, it appears his thigh is no longer an issue, as he looks to see more action at Ohio in Week 6.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Observed in warmups Saturday Blue (thigh) was observed in uniform ahead of Saturday's game against Akron, Andrew Graham of Mitten Football reports.

Impact Blue was deemed questionable leading up to the matchup as he worked through a thigh injury but reports indicate he is leaning towards playing. The senior running back has carried the ball 24 times for 107 yards and one touchdown.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Officially questionable vs. Akron Blue (thigh) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against Akron, per the MAC availability report.

Impact Blue was expected to return to practice for Central Michigan and now his availability is in question prior to kickoff Saturday. The running back has played in three games this season, rushing for 107 yards and one touchdown on 24 carries.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Set to practice for Chippewas Blue (thigh) will practice for Central Michigan this week, per Andrew E. Graham of Mitten Football.

Impact Blue missed Central Michigan's rough loss to Miami with a thigh contusion, but the tailback is slated to return to practice this week. Blue has 24 carries for 107 yards and a score this season as well as four catches for 28 yards. His return would be a big boost for the Chippewas' ground game against Akron in Week 5.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

DNP Saturday Blue (undisclosed) did not play during Saturday's matchup against Miami.

Impact Blue was previously listed as questionable for Saturday's contest due to an undisclosed injury, but he was unable to give it a go against the Canes. The 5-foot-11 running back will get his next chance to return when the Chips host Akron on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable Blue (undisclosed) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game at Miami, per the MAC availability report.

Impact Blue is dealing with an undisclosed issue, and his availability is now in question hours before kickoff. A final call on his status should be made prior to kickoff, pointing toward a game-time decision. The running back is the starter in the backfield, totaling 107 yards and one touchdown on 24 attempts so far this season.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Leading receiver in win Blue posted six rushes for 27 yards and one touchdown and hauled in 3 of 4 targets for 29 yards during Saturday's 13-10 win versus Colgate.

Impact After registering just three rushes a week ago against New Mexico, Blue picked up his first score of the campaign. The running back also led the Chippewas in receiving yards (29) en route to their first victory of the year.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Flores, Vaughn Blue run for 2nd-half TDs to rally Central Michigan over Colgate 13-10

Angel Flores and Vaughn Blue ran for second-half touchdowns and Central Michigan rallied to edge FCS opponent Colgate 13-10 on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Listed as co-starter Blue is listed as a co-starter at running back with Brock Townsend on Central Michigan's Week 1 depth chart.

Impact Blue, the Liberty transfer who ran for 234 yards and two touchdowns with eight catches for 119 yards and a score last fall with the Flames, looks poised to split the lead back role with Townsend. The latter is a returner for the Chippewas who amassed 563 total yards and eight touchdowns this fall, but expect both players to be featured for Central Michigan.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to CMU Blue will transfer to Central Michigan, per the Chippewas' 2026 roster.

Impact Blue spent the past three seasons at Liberty. The tailback ran for 234 yards and two touchdowns in 2025, both of which were career highs. He also caught eight passes for 119 yards and a score. The tailback will have two years of eligibility remaining with Central Michigan.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Entering portal Blue plans to enter the transfer portal, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Blue will enter the transfer portal after accumulating 234 rushing yards and two touchdowns across 10 games while adding eight catches for 119 yards and one touchdown.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Catches TD Blue only ran for seven yards on two carries, but he had two catches for 69 yards and a touchdown against KSU on Saturday.

Impact With a redshirt freshman making his first start at quarterback, it isn't surprising the one real juice the passing game had came from a running back doing most of the work on a 59-yard score. Blue was stuck behind the remarkable Evan Dickens this season, but Dickens was so good he'll likely have his choice of Power Four programs if so inclined. If Blue sticks it out with the Flames, he could be the lead back in 2026.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rushes for TD Blue ran three times for 23 yards and a score Saturday against FIU. He also caught one pass for 36 yards.

Impact A touchdown is nice, and the 36-yard reception makes up two-thirds of his receiving numbers on the campaign. There's a reason why the only game he's had more than five carries in was the one game Evan Dickens missed, though.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Pesansky rallies Florida International past Liberty 34-27 in OT

Joe Pesansky threw a go-ahead touchdown pass in overtime and Mister Clark intercepted Ethan Vasko to seal Florida International’s 34-27 victory over Liberty

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Blue, Liberty looking to push forward positive momentum against NMSU Coming off of good outings, both Vaughn Blue and the Flames will look to push their positive momentum forward when New Mexico State visits W...

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROANOKE.COM

Leads Flames in rushing Blue ran 17 times for 75 yards versus UTEP on Wednesday.

Impact Evan Dickens missed this game with a concussion, but in turn Blue returned from missing two games with a lower-body injury. He stepped into the lead role, so that seems to indicate what will be the case if Dickens can't play against NMSU in Week 8.

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Vasko threw for 243 yards and ran for a touchdown in Liberty's 19-8 win over UTEP

Ethan Vasko threw for 243 yards and ran for a touchdown, Eldric Griffin made an interception with 2:37 left in the fourth quarter, and Liberty beat UTEP 19-8

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Good to go Blue (lower body) is available to play Wednesday at UTEP.

Impact Blue has been dealing with a lower-body injury, but he's available to feature here and will add depth to the backfield. Blue did not play in Weeks 4 and 5.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

May be out some time Blue (lower body) may be out for some time, Jon Manson of A SeaofRed.com reports.

Impact Blue did not play in Weeks 4 and 5. Between the latter and Week 7, he suffered a setback, which is why Manson is adamant that the running back will return soon. Blue out indefinitely would open up Liberty's RB room for at least a little longer, especially going into a UTEP game where Evan Dickens (concussion) may also sit out.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Old Dominion Blue (lower body) is out against Old Dominion in Week 5, per ASeaofRed.com.

Impact Blue has been dealing with a lower body ailment that forced him to miss Week. 4 against James Madison, and the tailback will sit out his second straight game. Blue has seven carries for 30 yards this season.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with lower-body injury Blue has been dealing with a lower-body injury, Jon Manson of ASeaofRed.com reports.

Impact Blue did not play Week 4, Liberty's game a loss to James Madison, and the lower-body injury indicates why. "It takes probably a long time to heal, so you try to play through it a little bit. When you try and play through it, it hurts a little bit more. He moved around better (Monday). If he can go, he's going to go," Liberty's head coach Jamey Chadwell recently said.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs four carries Blue (undisclosed) carried the ball four times for 18 yards during Saturday's loss to Bowling Green.

Impact Blue ended up having a solid performance despite having been questionable with an undisclosed injury heading into the matchup. He has now recorded seven carries for 30 yards across the first three games of the season.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs four carries Blue (undisclosed) carried the ball four times for 18 yards during Saturday's loss to Bowling Green.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 2 Blue (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game at Jacksonville State.

Impact Liberty's 2025 season is underway. During the Flames' opener, Blue logged two carries for six yards, three averaged per carry. Ideally for him, he can record more Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Liberty Flames and coach Jamey Chadwell eager to bounce back in Conference USA

The Liberty Flames find themselves in a familiar position favored to win the Conference USA title

AUGUST 13, 2025 • Associated Press

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Angel Flores, Vaughn Blue run for 2nd-half TDs to rally Central Michigan over Colgate 13-10

Joe Pesansky rallies Florida International past Liberty 34-27 in OT

Ethan Vasko threw for 243 yards and ran for a touchdown in Liberty's 19-8 win over UTEP

Liberty Flames and coach Jamey Chadwell eager to bounce back in Conference USA