Victor Rosa News, Rumors, Updates - Ohio Bobcats

Down performance in win Rosa recorded 10 carries for 30 yards during Saturday's 13-10 victory versus Kent State.

Impact After a two-touchdown performance last week, Rosa posted just 30 yards against Kent State on Saturday. The running back has 56 rushes for 219 yards and four touchdowns this campaign.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone twice in win Rosa compiled 20 carries for 87 yards and two touchdowns and hauled in their only target for four yards during Saturday's 35-7 victory versus Stonehill.

Impact Rosa has scored in three consecutive games after finding the end zone twice Saturday against Stonehill. The running back crossed the goal line on a four-yard run in the second and later scored on a six-yard burst to cement the lead. Through four games, Rosa has 46 rushes for 189 yards and four touchdowns.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Rosa and Vezza score 2 TDs each as Ohio romps Stonehill 35-7

Victor Rosa scored two rushing touchdowns, Riley Nelson had five catches for 113 receiving yards, and Ohio took down Stonehill 35-7 on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Leading rusher in loss Rosa accrued 13 rushes for 78 yards and one touchdown and gathered in all two targets for 13 yards during Saturday's 41-36 defeat versus South Alabama.

Impact Rosa recorded his season-high in rushing yards (78) after averaging six yards per carry on 13 attempts. The running back crossed the goal line on a 33-yard run to cut the lead in the third quarter.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Phillips, South Alabama ground game helps churn 41-36 win over Ohio

Jared Hollis threw for 192 yards and a touchdown, Keenan Phillips ran for a 116 yards and a touchdown and South Alabama beat Ohio 41-36

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Freshman and 3rd-string QB Levi Davis scores winner in 3rd OT in Ohio's 29-27 victory

Freshman and third-string quarterback Levi Davis ran for a 2-point conversion in the third overtime to give Ohio a 29-27 victory over Jacksonville State on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Will be featured with Brune Rosa is expected to form a 1-2 punch with Duncan Brune in Ohio's backfield, per WOUB Public Media.

Impact Rosa transferred to the Bobcats from UConn this offseason, and he and the returnee Brune are expected to be the top two tailbacks in Ohio's offense. Both backs should be featured, but Rosa is likely the "two" in that 1-2 punch.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Active Saturday Rosa (transfer portal) was observed taking snaps during Saturday's game against Army, Jarrett Guerrera of On3.com reports.

Impact Rosa was doubtful to play since throwing his name into the transfer portal. Both Cam Edwards (transfer portal) and the redshirt junior running were activated for what should be their final game with the Huskies.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plans to enter portal Rosa plans to enter the NCAA's transfer portal, Hayes Fawcett of On3 reports.

Impact Rosa has only one year of collegiate eligibility remaining, so it makes sense that he wants to maximize his opportunities by testing the portal market. UConn's team is bowl-eligible, so there is still a chance that the running back plays one more game before becoming transferable, though his services in said matchup are unlikely to be used.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fagnano's big day powers UConn past FIU, 51-10

Joe Fagnano threw for 355 yards and four touchdowns on 22-for-28 passing in three quarters, Skyler Bell had two touchdown grabs, and UConn cruised by Florida International 51-10 on...

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Best ground game since '23 Rosa registered 40 yards on three carries and a touchdown in the 44-41 loss in overtime to Delaware on Saturday.

Impact It was the redshirt junior's best outing since 71 rushing yards against UMass on Nov. 25, 2023. Last season Rosa dealt with injuries that limited him to three games where he ran for a combined 48 yards on 9 carries. He already has 80 yards on the ground on 8 carries this season. Rosa is firmly parked behind UConn's lead back,

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Records two carries Rosa (finger) logged two carries for three yards and one target during UConn's 23-20 loss Saturday against Wake Forest.

Impact For the first time since Week 2, Rosa not only played but also logged multiple carries. But contrary to the first two weeks of UConn's 2024 season, he was highly ineffective with his carries, averaging fewer than multiple yards per rushing attempt. Rosa will look to fix that problem in future games.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs another DNP Rosa (finger) did not play during the Huskies' 29-20 win Saturday against Temple.

Impact Unfortunately for Rosa, the 2024 Huskies' first half of their regular season included him logging more DNPs (four) than games played (two).

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Rosa (finger) won't play Saturday against Buffalo, Joe Arruda of the Hartford Courant reports.

Impact It'll be the third contest Rosa's missed with a broken finger. The junior played in two games this year, totaling seven rushes for 48 yards and a touchdown.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DNP vs. Florida Atlantic Rosa (finger) did not play during UConn's 48-14 win Saturday against Florida Atlantic.

Impact Despite being expected to be available Saturday, Rosa was not then. He will be out until further notice.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out at Duke Rosa is out for UConn's game Saturday at Duke due to a finger injury, Dom Amore of The Hartford Courant reports.

Impact Rosa has a broken finger that he will undergo surgery to repair Wednesday, that day confirmed by Gavin Keefe of The Day. Fortunately for UConn, he should be available the week after. The team is expected to host Florida Atlantic then, exactly Sept. 21.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play in Week 10 Rosa (ankle) is expected to play during UConn's game Saturday at Tennessee, Joe Arruda of The Hartford Courant reports.

Impact Rosa sprained his ankle during UConn's game against South Florida on Oct. 21. Despite sitting out when the Huskies played at Boston College, he seems to have recovered relatively quickly. Rosa returned to practice, thereby making his availability status probable for Saturday.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns, logs three snaps Saturday Rosa (ankle) logged three snaps Saturday against Boston College, but he didn't record a single stat.

Impact Rosa had logged at least 25 offensive snaps in every game before this matchup against the Eagles, where he was extremely limited. It remains to be seen whether he will be healthy enough to handle his regular workload against Tennessee on Nov. 4.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to go Saturday Rosa (ankle) is in uniform and expected to play Saturday against Boston College, UConn beat writer Gavin Keefe reports.

Impact Rosa missed practice on Tuesday with an ankle injury he suffered last game, but it appears he will give it a go against BC. Rosa has 78 carries for 405 yards and two touchdowns this season.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Tuesday Rosa (ankle) was absent from Tuesday's practice but is progressing in his recovery, Adam Betz of The Hartford Courant reports.

Impact Rosa exited last Saturday's game versus USF due to an ankle injury. He will likely have to return to practice before suiting up in Week 9's matchup with Boston College.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Saturday Rosa is considered questionable to return Saturday due to an ankle injury, Joe Arruda of the Hartford Courant reports.

Impact Rosa compiled just three carries for six yards prior to his departure Saturday, giving way to Camryn Edwards as the lead back. If Rosa is unable to return, he'll instead aim to rejoin the action next Saturday at Boston College.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

UConn keeps cooking, dealing UMass its sixth straight loss - The Boston Globe Victor Rosa ran for a pair of touchdowns in the second half as UConn, which has won four of its last five games, pulled away to beat the Min...

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

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Rosa and Vezza score 2 TDs each as Ohio romps Stonehill 35-7

Phillips, South Alabama ground game helps churn 41-36 win over Ohio

Freshman and 3rd-string QB Levi Davis scores winner in 3rd OT in Ohio's 29-27 victory

Fagnano's big day powers UConn past FIU, 51-10