WAYNE TAULAPAPA NEWS

Wayne Taulapapa helps carry No. 17 Washington to rout of Colorado Taulapapa, who is mourning three of his former Virginia teammates who were fatally shot last weekend, scored two touchdowns for the Huskies.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • OREGONLIVE.COM

UW Tries to Turn Buffaloes Extinct, Wins in a Rout Husky running backs Wayne Taulapapa and Cam Davis account for 4 rushing touchdowns and 166 yards rushing.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Virginia transfer Taulapapa leads No. 15 Huskies over Buffs

Washington running back Wayne Taulapapa, who transferred from Virginia, rushed for two touchdowns and 107 yards and the No. 15 Huskies beat Colorado 54-7 for their fifth straight w...

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

UW's Wayne Taulapapa preparing to play with a heavy heart after Virginia shooting Wayne Taulapapa will play his final game inside Husky Stadium Saturday.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Logs 104 yards of total offense Taulapapa rushed 10 times for 48 yards and caught five passes for 56 yards in Friday's 40-32 loss to UCLA.

Impact The run game has taken a back seat for the Huskies this season, but Taulapapa continues to pitch in multiple ways, especially as a pass-catcher out of the backfield. His ability to deliver in the passing game makes him a valuable weapon for Michael Penix.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Catches TD pass in win Taulapapa caught two passes for 31 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 39-28 win over Michigan State. He also rushed 12 times for 36 yards.

Impact While Michigan State had success in stifling Washington's running game, they couldn't contain Michael Penix. He found Taulapapa out of the backfield for one of his four touchdowns on the day. Cameron Davis led the way among Husky rushers, but Taulapapa will continue to carve out a decent role in the run game.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

UW notes: Wayne Taulapapa's ascension, Rome Odunze's big goals and more It took Wayne Taulapapa roughly two months to earn a starting spot. And four plays to score. Here's why it's no surprise UW's starting RB is...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Poised for RB1 role Taulapapa is expected to be Washington's top-option out of the backfield in 2022, Mike Vorel of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Taulapapa is projected at the top of the depth chart for Washington's season opener against Kent State. The six-year senior handled 62 carries for 324 yards and two touchdowns, along with 11 receptions for 62 yards and a score in 2021.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

A Moment with New Husky RB Wayne Taulapapa The newcomer from Virginia by way of Hawaii fits right in.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Potential RB1 Taulapapa has been getting a lot of reps in the first few days of Washington's camp and may have positioned himself as the team's top running back, TheAthletic.com reports.

Impact Taulapapa was sidelined during spring practice, but as been making a name for himself on the Huskies' offense during fall camp. It appeared that Aaron Dumas was the best available running back in the spring, but Taulapapa and Will Nixon have gotten a majority of reps in the first four days of camp. The sixth year senior has seen his yards decrease over the past two years at Virginia, but he did rush for an impressive 324 yards and two touchdowns last season.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yellow Jackets look to end losing streak vs surging Virginia

Georgia Tech doesn’t have much to show for its recent visits to Virginia

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Virginia back home, looks to mirror its fortunes on the road

The road has been good to Virginia with football victories at Miami and Louisville following blowout losses against North Carolina and No. 16 Wake Forest

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Virginia escapes at Miami, hanging on to win 30-28

Dontayvion Wicks had a circus catch for a touchdown, Brennan Armstrong passed for 268 yards and Virginia added to Miami’s struggles by beating the Hurricanes 30-28

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Virginia hopes experience pays dividends in opener vs Tribe

Virginia coach Bronco Mendenhall hopes ending last season on a bitter note with will pay dividends this season

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets starting nod Taulapapa is listed as the starter for Week 1.

Impact Taulapapa won out the RB1 spot over Ronnie Walker. He was the leading returning rusher for Virginia from last season. Taulapapa has a good matchup against William & Mary.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mendenhall names running backs the deepest position, Taulapapa ready to take the next step "We've been with them for a long time and they have always opened up holes for us," said T. I worked a lot in speed. I worked a lot in cutt...

AUGUST 6, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Battling for top spot Taulapapa and Ronnie Walker are competing for the top spot on Virginia's running back depth chart,Mike Barber of the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.

Impact Offensive coordinator Robert Anae gave an update on the running backs Tuesday with spring practice well underway in Charlottesville. Taulapapa led all Virginia running backs in rushes (88) yards (395) and touchdowns (5) in 2020 but he will have to compete to stay atop the depth chart.

APRIL 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Armstrong, balance lead Virginia past Boston College, 43-32

Brennan Armstrong threw for a touchdown and ran 60 yards for another as Virginia beat Boston College 43-32 for its first victory ever against the Eagles

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Walker runs for 123 yards, 3 TDs; Wake Forest beats Virginia

Kenneth Walker III had 123 yards rushing and three touchdowns, including the go-ahead 75-yard scoring, run, and Wake Forest beat Virginia 40-23

OCTOBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leary, Knight lead Wolfpack past Virginia, 38-21

Devin Leary threw two touchdown passes and Zonovan Knight ran for 101 yards and two scores, leading North Carolina State to a 38-21 victory over Virginia

OCTOBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Armstrong, Davis help Virginia rally past winless Duke 38-20

Brennan Armstrong and Lavel Davis Jr. teamed up on a pair of early fourth-quarter touchdown passes and Virginia rallied past Duke, 38-20

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Virginia finally gets to suit up against winless Blue Devils

Virginia is finally set to open its season after three scheduled openers were scrapped because of the coronavirus pandemic

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS