Xavier Robinson News, Rumors, Updates - Oklahoma Sooners

Tabbed as co-starter Friday Robinson is listed as a co-starter for the position ahead of Friday's game against UTEP.

Impact Robinson missed spring camp as he tended an injury but came back in time for fall camp. The third-year back will be sharing the starting role with fellow running back Lloyd Avant. The 6-foot running back totaled 83 carries for 421 yards and four touchdowns across 10 games last season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Hatton Jr. has the size and speed to become Oklahoma's next freshman phenom Xavier Robinson's eye-popping Jonathan Hatton Jr. stat adds fuel to freshman hype

AUGUST 20 • STORMININNORMAN.COM

Oklahoma RB Xavier Robinson Evolving as a Leader Heading Into Junior Year Robinson is coming off of offseason surgery after being limited to end 2025.

AUGUST 18 • SI.COM

Back for fall camp Robinson (undisclosed) is back on the field for fall camp, Bob Przybylo of Sooner Scoop reports.

Impact Robinson sat out in the spring due to an unknown injury, but he's luckily taken the proper time to get back to full health. The junior running back at the top of the depth chart is primed for a big season after recording 421 yards and four touchdowns with the Sooners last campaign.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma Freshman RB Jonathan Hatton Jr.'s First Offseason 'Wasn't a Struggle' NORMAN — An Oklahoma running back has broken out as a true freshman in each of the last two seasons. Xavier Robinson rushed for 233 yards an...

MAY 17 • SI.COM

Likely to miss spring ball Robinson is likely to miss all of spring ball with an injury, per Yahoo Sports.

Impact Robinson ran for 421 yards and four touchdowns with the Sooners last season with on 83 carries. He's expected to be one of, if not the top back in Oklahoma's offense, in 2026, but he's sidelined throughout spring ball in Norman. He'll look to return to action in fall camp.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Brent Venables Confirms Injury to Oklahoma Running Back The OU coach confirmed that Xavier Robinson has missed time during spring practice.

APRIL 8 • SI.COM

Experience told Oklahoma fans exactly when the playoff collapse vs Alabama began Xavier Robinson's dropped pass reminds OU fans of squib kick vs Georgia in Rose Bowl

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • STORMININNORMAN.COM

No. 8 Oklahoma's playoff hopes hinge on regular-season finale against LSU

Oklahoma faces a crucial game against LSU, needing a win to secure a spot in the College Football Playoff

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Donning brace but warming up Robinson is wearing a brace under his uniform ahead of Saturday's game versus Missouri, George Stoia of On3.com reports.

Impact Robinson was banged up in last week's win over Alabama, and although he is available for Saturday's contest, it appears he is not entirely over that injury. He's wearing a brace on his knee, but he's still warming up with the starters ahead of the SEC clash. Barring a setback, he still should lead the Sooners' backfield versus Missouri.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brent Venables was brutally honest about Oklahoma's RB situation heading into Missouri Xavier Robinson, Tory Blaylock both banged up for Sooners

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • STORMININNORMAN.COM

Strong performance in win Robinson accrued 16 rushes for 115 yards and one touchdown and gathered in 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 33-27 win against Tennessee.

Impact The sophomore brought run-game punch with over 100 rushing yards in this outing and showed he can shoulder a heavy workload while moving the chains. As Oklahoma prepares for their matchup with Alabama, Robinson's ground game could become even more critical if the passing game faces tougher coverage.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 18 Oklahoma beats No. 14 Tennessee 33-27 behind 2nd-half surge KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A gap as wide as the Tennessee River opened up for Xavier Robinson to scurry through.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • NORMANTRANSCRIPT.COM

Mateer runs for decisive TD, leads No. 18 Oklahoma over No. 14 Tennessee 33-27

John Mateer threw for 159 yards and ran for 80 yards and a clinching touchdown with less than two minutes to play to lead No. 18 Oklahoma to a 33-27 win over No. 14 Tennessee

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Oklahoma's run game, led by Xavier Robinson, turning a corner entering road matchup with Tennessee The Oklahoma Sooners have seemingly found some consistency in the run game, it'll be needed with a road game against Tennessee on the way

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Scores twice in loss Robinson totaled nine rushes for 109 yards and two touchdowns and caught all two targets for 27 yards during Saturday's 34-26 defeat versus Mississippi.

Impact The sophomore running back broke out in a major way, averaging over 12 yards-per-carry and scoring twice, creating a key bright spot in the loss. He's now shown that he can be the primary ground threat when called upon. For the Tennessee game ahead, Robinson's explosiveness and big-play ability give Oklahoma a strong rushing option to lean on, especially if the passing game struggles.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Arbuckle's play-calling is holding back Oklahoma's breakout star Even Brent Venables can’t deny Xavier Robinson needs more carries for Sooners

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • STORMININNORMAN.COM

Chambliss leads No. 8 Mississippi to 34-26 victory over No. 13 Oklahoma

Trinidad Chambliss threw for 315 yards and a touchdown and Kewan Lacy ran for two scores to help No. 8 Mississippi defeat No. 13 Oklahoma 34-26

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores in win Robinson had 11 carries for 58 yards and one touchdown and caught 1 of 2 targets for eight yards during Saturday's 26-7 victory over South Carolina.

Impact The sophomore running back played a strong supporting role in a game built around the ground attack. He averaged 5.3 yards-per-carry and found the end zone, which bodes well as the Sooners head into their next challenge. Robinson's ability to serve as a reliable second-gear back gives Oklahoma flexibility and will be relied on to keep drives alive and let John Mateer lead the aerial attack against Ole Miss.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 14 Oklahoma, Mateer get back on track with a 26-7 win over South Carolina

John Mateer threw for 150 yards and a touchdown while Oklahoma's defense sacked South Carolina's LaNorris Sellers six times in the 14th-ranked Sooners' bounce-back 26-7 victory

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 13 Oklahoma dominates Temple 42-3, Mateer shines with 281 yards passing and a 51-yard rushing TD

Oklahoma has secured a dominant win over Temple, with John Mateer throwing for 281 yards and a touchdown

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Minimal output in loss Robinson tallied six rushes for 21 yards and gathered in all two targets for 24 yards during Friday's 21-20 loss against Navy.

Impact Robinson finished with his second lowest rushing yards total across his last five outings, struggling to get the ball moving. The true freshman closed out the year with 49 carries for 233 yards and four touchdowns across six appearances during the 2024 season.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in loss Robinson had 10 rushes for 20 yards and one touchdown and caught three of four targets for 10 yards during Saturday's 37-17 loss versus LSU.

Impact Robinson found the end zone on a 2-yard run during the second quarter. The freshman running back totaled 43 carries for 212 yards and four tochdowns across five appearances this campaign.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in win Robinson notched 18 rushes for 107 yards and two touchdowns and caught all four targets for 20 yards during Saturday's 24-3 win over Alabama.

Impact Robinson has been seeing an uptick in his opportunities over the past three weeks, going from six carries in Week 10 to 18 attempts in Week 13 en route to breaking the century mark for the first time in his collegiate career. The freshman running back found the end zone on two trips, including an 18-yard dash in the second quarter. He will aim to build on this performance for Saturday's meeting with LSU.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will burn redshirt Robinson (ankle) is questionable for Oklahoma's game Saturday against Alabama, Colton Sulley of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact Instead of maintaining his status as a freshman, Robinson will look to use it up by playing in Oklahoma's games against Alabama (Nov. 23) and LSU (Nov. 30). This comes after a solid run in two games that saw him log 15 carries for 85 yards and one touchdown.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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No. 8 Oklahoma's playoff hopes hinge on regular-season finale against LSU

Mateer runs for decisive TD, leads No. 18 Oklahoma over No. 14 Tennessee 33-27

Chambliss leads No. 8 Mississippi to 34-26 victory over No. 13 Oklahoma

No. 14 Oklahoma, Mateer get back on track with a 26-7 win over South Carolina

No. 13 Oklahoma dominates Temple 42-3, Mateer shines with 281 yards passing and a 51-yard rushing TD