Wayne Knight News, Rumors, Updates - James Madison Dukes

Star Transfer Running Back Named Player to Watch for UCLA Next Season Wayne Knight is expected to have a massive impact for UCLA next season.

MARCH 4 • SI.COM

Follows Chesney to LA Knight will transfer to UCLA, per On3.com.

Impact Knight will follow his head coach at James Madison, Bob Chesney, to Los Angeles where the two will reunite at UCLA. Knight was one of the better tailbacks in the country in 2025, rushing for 1,373 yards and nine touchdowns while catching 40 passes for 397 yards and one score. With one season of eligibility remaining, you can just about pencil Knight in as the Bruins' starter.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

JMU star RB Wayne Knight makes major decision after All-American season Wayne Knight just delivered one of the most unforgettable seasons in James Madison history, rewriting record books and forcing the college f...

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Entering transfer portal Knight is entering the NCAA's transfer portal, Hayes Fawcett of On3 reports.

Impact Knight has one year of collegiate eligibility remaining. During 2025, he logged a career season for James Madison, who won the Sun Belt and qualified for the College Football Playoff. Knight himself logged at least 200 carries, 1,500 total yards and 10 touchdowns this year.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dominant in playoff loss Knight carried the ball 17 times for 110 yards and caught three passes for an additional 18 yards during Saturday's playoff loss versus Oregon.

Impact Knight remained one of the team's bright spots despite the loss, and he's now racked up over 100 yards on the ground in three of his last four outings. The junior running back will finish the season having carried the ball 207 times for 1,373 yards and nine touchdowns in addition to catching 40 passes for 397 yards and one touchdown.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 5 Oregon beats No. 19 James Madison 51-34 in College Football Playoff opener

Dante Moore threw four touchdown passes and ran for another score and No. 5 Oregon beat No. 19 James Madison 51-34 on Saturday night in a College Football Playoff opener

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

College Football Playoff Picks, Preview: Predicting 1st-Round Matchups, Who'll Win Title

Who will in the first round of the CFP? Who'll win the national championship? Joel Klatt shares what to expect this weekend and makes his CF...

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

College Football Playoff Picks, Preview: Predicting 1st-Round Matchups, Who'll Win Title

AP Player of the Week: Wayne Knight carried James Madison to Sun Belt Conference title and CFP

James Madison running back Wayne Knight is the Associated Press national player of the week in college football for his performance against Troy in the Sun Belt Conference champion...

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Absolute beast in title win Knight totaled 21 carries for 212 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 31-14 win against Troy.

Impact Knight completely took over in the title win over Troy, surpassing 200 rushing yards for the first time in his career and punching in a touchdown. The redshirt junior rusher has now surpassed 80 rushing yards in his last five showings. He'll now look to stay hot in the Dukes' upcoming bowl game.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 19 James Madison makes case for playoff with 31-14 win over Troy in Sun Belt title game

No. 19 James Madison has made its case for a College Football Playoff berth

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Another productive week in win Knight notched 18 rushes for 85 yards during Saturday's 59-10 win over Coastal Carolina.

Impact Knight's 2025 regular season was a model of consistency, working as a major factor in the Dukes offense. Playing in all 12 games, Knight only had two contests where he ran for under 50 yards. The Junior running back wraps up the 2025 regular season with 1051 rush yards and eight touchdowns, while also contributing 368 receiving yards and a score through the air. Knight will look to continue the strong run in the Sun Belt Championship game next Saturday, when the Dukes host Troy.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 20 James Madison routs Coastal Carolina 59-10 to complete perfect Sun Belt regular season

Alonza Barnett III threw three touchdown passes, Jobi Malary ran for 154 yards a score and No. 20 James Madison completed a perfect Sun Belt regular season with a 59-10 victory ove...

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Big touchdown in win Knight logged 15 carries for 126 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-20 win against Washington State.

Impact Knight scored when it mattered most on Saturday, breaking free in the fourth quarter for a 58-yard touchdown, putting the Dukes up for good. The Junior running back has had a very strong year as the Dukes lead running back, posting 966 yards and eight touchdowns to this point in 2025.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Knight scores on 58-yard run as No. 21 James Madison rallies to beat Washington State 24-20

Wayne Knight’s 58-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter put No. 21 James Madison ahead to stay and the Dukes beat Washington State 24-20

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Rushing touchdown in blowout win Knight recorded 16 rushes for 94 yards and one touchdown and caught all six targets for 55 yards during Saturday's 58-10 win versus Appalachian State.

Impact Knight continues to lead the way for the Dukes backfield, putting together another strong showing in the win on Saturday. The Junior running back scored for the second straight week, punching in his seventh touchdown of 2025 to open the games scoring. The 94 yards raise the Delaware native's season total to 840.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 24 James Madison extends winning streak to 8 games with 58-10 win over Appalachian State

Jobi Malary rushed for 105 yards and three touchdowns as No. 24 James Madison extended its winning streak to eight games with a 58-10 win over Appalachian State

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Two scores in win Knight notched 14 carries for 87 yards and one touchdown and reeled in all four targets for 79 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 35-23 victory versus Marshall.

Impact Knight found the end zone twice on Saturday, with the first coming on a six yard run in the second quarter, then closed the games scoring with a 49-yard receiving touchdown in the fourth, good for his first touchdown of the season through the air. The Dukes lead running back raised his rushing totals to 746 yards and six touchdowns through the Dukes nine games played.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Barnett throws 3 TD passes and James Madison beats Marshall 35-23 for 7th straight win

Alonza Barnett threw three touchdown passes including an 80-yard strike to Jaylan Sanchez that proved to be the winning points in James Madison’s 35-23 win over Marshall on Saturda...

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Leads Dukes backfield in yards Knight totaled 13 rushes for 48 yards and hauled in all two targets for 69 yards during Tuesday's 52-20 win over Texas State.

Impact Knight led the Dukes in rushing attempts and yards on Tuesday night, but it was fellow back Jordan Fuller who found the end zone twice. The 69 receiving yards set a new high in a game this year for the Junior. The Dukes RB1 has now totalled 659 rushing yards and five touchdowns on the ground, while contributing 234 yards through the air, through the Dukes first eight games.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in blowout win Knight recorded 12 rushes for 74 yards and one touchdown and hauled in two of four targets for 27 yards during Saturday's 63-27 win against Old Dominion.

Impact Knight found the end zone from 13-yards out in the third quarter on Saturday. Through seven games, Knight has received 93 carries and turned that into 611 yards and five touchdowns.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in blowout win Knight recorded 12 rushes for 74 yards and one touchdown and hauled in two of four targets for 27 yards during Saturday's 63-27 win against Old Dominion.

Impact Knight found the end zone from 13-yards out in the third quarter on Saturday. Through seven games, Knight has received 93 carries and turned that into 611 yards and five touchdowns.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Strong showing in win Knight posted 20 carries for 111 yards and gathered in five of eight targets for 23 yards during Saturday's 24-14 victory versus Louisiana.

Impact Knight continued Saturday, what has been a great start to the 2025 campaign. Knight surpassed the 100-yard mark for the second time this season. Knight has run for 85-yards or more in five of the team's first six weeks. Knight has run for 537 yards and four touchdowns through those six games, while also chipping in 21 receptions for 138 yards.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Barnett and Ellis connect for 3 touchdowns and James Madison defeats Louisiana-Lafayette 24-14

Alonza Barnett III threw three touchdown passes to Landon Ellis and James Madison defeated Louisiana-Lafayette 24-14

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores game winning touchdown Knight recorded 13 rushes for 85 yards and one touchdown and caught three of six targets for 10 yards during Saturday's 14-7 victory over Georgia State.

Impact Knight broke the tie in the fourth quarter Saturday with a nine yard touchdown run to give the Dukes a lead they wouldn't relinquish. The touchdown was Knight's third straight week with a score, raising his total to four on the season. Through five games, Knight has accumulated 426 rushing yards on 61 carries. Knight continues to provide support in the passing game as well bringing his total to 115 yards on 16 receptions for the year.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Barnett, Knight each have TD runs to help James Madison get past Georgia State 14-7

James Madison beats Georgia State 14-7 on Saturday

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

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