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Withdraws once again Russell will withdraw from the transfer portal for the second time, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Russell has now entered the portal, withdrawn, entered again, and withdrawn again just for good measure. The tailback ran for 304 yards and two touchdowns on 47 carries in his true freshman season. He's now elected to run it back with the Razorbacks.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in transfer portal Russell has entered the NCAA transfer portal, per Rivals.com.

Impact It's been a roller coaster ride for Russell since the end of the regular season, with the freshman running back announcing his intentions to enter the portal before backing out again. Assuming the decision is final this time, Russell will enter the portal following a single season with the Razorbacks. He appeared in eight games in 2024, running for 304 yards and a pair of touchdowns. He will retain three years of eligibility at his next destination.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Withdraws from portal Russell won't enter the transfer portal, Pete Nakos reports.

Impact The confusion about Russell's presence in the transfer portal had another twist Tuesday, and it seems the Arkansas running back won't enter the portal after all. The true freshman posted 47 carries for 304 yards and two touchdowns in 2024 with the Razorbacks.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will enter transfer portal Russell has announced his intentions to enter the transfer portal, Mason Choate of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Following some brief confusion around his portal status, Russell decided to clear things up himself, expressing his intention to leave Arkansas. The 6-foot-1 true freshman, who broke out against Mississippi State, will look for an opportunity with a new program this offseason.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

May not enter the portal Russell reportedly told Rivals.com that he does not plan on entering the NCAA transfer portal, Mason Choate of Rivals.com reports.

Impact The announcement that Russell was set to enter the transfer portal was met with conflicting information and it is not clear if the freshman running back intends to leave Arkansas. The 6-foot-1 true freshman logged 47 carries for 304 yards and two touchdowns this season, with over half of his production coming in one game against Mississippi State. Russell's portal status will continue to be monitored.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will enter portal Russell (undisclosed) will enter the transfer portal, Trey Biddy of HawgSports.com reports.

Impact Arkansas' bowl game, currently scheduled for Dec. 27 against Texas Tech, may be played without Russell. The running back's best game this season was a 16-carry, 175-yard performance at Mississippi State. Defeating the Bulldogs at Starkville helped cement Arkansas' 6-6 record, which was just enough to cement UArk a bowl game.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DNP at Missouri Russell (undisclosed) did not play during Arkansas' 28-21 loss Saturday at Missouri.

Impact Russell sat out the last game of Arkansas' 2024 regular season. Sitting out at Missouri marks his third straight DNP.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from warmups Russell (undisclosed) isn't participating in warmups, Mason Choate of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Russell is in danger of missing his third straight game. The tailback was listed as questionable, but his absence from warmups clearly isn't a good sign for his availability. If he can't go, Rodney Hill should see more carries.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Missouri Russell (undisclosed) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against Missouri.

Impact Russell has been added to the Razorbacks' injury report ahead of Saturday's tilt with the Tigers. The 6-foot-1 freshman running back has tallied 304 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 47 carries this season.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Russell isn't listed on Arkansas' final injury report ahead of its clash with Texas.

Impact Russell has been a rotational back for the Razorbacks, and the true freshman has missed just one game, logging 47 carries for 304 yards and two touchdowns this fall.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Now probable Russell (undisclosed) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against Texas, Per the SEC availability report.

Impact Russell is trending in the right direction for Saturday's game after being listed questionable Wednesday. He had just four carries for two yards in Week 10 and will try to get the run game going again behind Ja'Quinden Jackson (undisclosed).

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Texas game Russell (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Arkansas' clash with Texas.

Impact The true freshman tailback has been a solid backup to Ja'Quinden Jackson. He's played in nearly every game this season, but his status against the Longhorns is now thrown into question. Russell has tallied 47 carries for 304 yards and two scores this fall.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Breaks loose in romp Russell recorded 16 carries for 175 yards and hauled in their only target for 11 yards during Saturday's 58-25 win against Mississippi State.

Impact This was by far Russell's best game of his brief collegiate career, as the freshman had just 127 rushing yards on the entire season prior to this outburst. With Ja'Quinden Jackson (ankle) still gimpy, Russell and junior Rashod Dubinion should vie for touches against Ole Miss next weekend out of the backfield.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to log a lot of carries Russell is expected to log "a lot of carries" during Arkansas' game Saturday at Mississippi State, Trey Biddy of 247Sports reports.

Impact Injuries are affecting Ja'Quinden Jackson (leg) and Rodney Hill (concussion) from being available. As a result, Russell is expected to log many carries at Mississippi State while they recover.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE