DEVIN NEAL NEWS

Goes over 4,000 career yards Neal compiled 14 carries for 52 yards and two touchdowns and hauled in 3 of 4 targets for 10 yards during Saturday's 17-13 victory over Brigham Young.

Impact Neal had his lowest output this season from a rushing yardage perspective, yet it didn't stop him from going over 4,000 career yards on the ground at Kansas. The star running back did score two touchdowns in the game, something he's accomplished four times this year. He'll have the opportunity to post his third consecutive 1,000-yard rushing season when the Jayhawks host Colorado next week, Neal is just 74 rushing yards away from reaching that mark.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Breaks school records in win Neal logged 18 carries for 116 yards and two touchdowns and gathered in 2 of 3 targets for 22 yards during Saturday's 45-36 win over Iowa State.

Impact Neal surpassed June Henley's rushing records and became Kansas' top rusher all-time in yards and touchdowns. The senior back now has 3,951 yards rushing and 43 touchdowns which are both school records. In a dominant offensive performance, Neal racked up his sixth 100-yard rushing performance and his third game with multiple scores. Kansas will play at undefeated BYU next week.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Totals 102 yards in loss to KSU Neal posted 13 rushes for 66 yards and one touchdown and reeled in all five targets for 36 yards during Saturday's 29-27 defeat against Kansas State.

Impact Neal logged a touchdown in his fifth straight game. It's worth noting that he did have to visit the locker room but was able to return to the game. The five catches on five targets were a season-high for the versatile running back. He's also managed double-digit rushing attempts in seven straight games. Neal is one of the premier running backs in all of college football. Kansas will need to win out to become bowl-eligible and will play Iowa State next week.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to game Neal was observed back in the game Saturday after a brief exit to the locker room, Matt Tait of the Perpetual Sports Network reports.

Impact Neal headed to the locker for further evaluation after going down with a hit but seems to be ready to go.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Neal was observed heading to the locker room during Saturday's game against the Wildcats, Jordan Guskey of The Topeka Capital-Journal reports.

Impact Neal was sent to the medical tent after taking a hit and was later observed heading to the locker room for further evaluation. The senior back logged two carries for six yards while reeling in one target for seven yards prior to his exit. Sevion Morrison should see an expanded role.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Totals 134 yards against Houston Neal had 17 rushes for 108 yards and two touchdowns and hauled in all three targets for 26 yards during Saturday's 42-14 victory over Houston.

Impact Neal logged his fifth 100-yard rushing performance of the season. He has at least one touchdown in each of his last four games. Neal's been a lot more involved in the passing game in the last two games with a combined six catches on six targets. Neal is one of the best running backs in the nation and is a must start at Kansas State next week.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Records TD in third straight game Neal had 14 carries for 71 yards and one touchdown and gathered in all three targets for 37 yards during Saturday's 35-31 loss versus Arizona State.

Impact Neal continues to be Kansas' best offensive player with 108 total yards, he's surpassed the century mark in total yards in five of six games this year. He's also received at least 14 carries in five straight games to go along with a touchdown in three straight games. Fantasy rosters will need to find a temporary replacement as Kansas is on a bye next week before playing Houston in Week 8.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Notches fourth TD in 2024 season Neal compiled 14 carries for 70 yards and one touchdown and hauled in 1 of 2 targets for three yards during Saturday's 38-27 loss versus TCU.

Impact Neal added his fourth touchdown of the 2024 season as Kansas dropped their fourth straight game. It was the first time this year that Neal did not run for over 100 yards as teammate Daniel Hishaw Jr. also saw success with 85 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries. With Kansas struggling in the pass game, look for Neal to continue to shoulder the load most weeks. Kansas will play at Arizona State next week.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Fourth straight 100-yard game Neal compiled 27 rushes for 110 yards and one touchdown and reeled in his only target for two yards during Saturday's 32-28 defeat versus West Virginia.

Impact Neal continues his impressive run with four straight 100-yard rushing games during the 2024 season. This is all happening while QB Jalon Daniels has committed multiple turnovers in three straight games which has led to three straight losses for the Jayhawks. This means that Neal should continue to receive a heavy workload as he did see a season-high 27 carries against the Mountaineers. Neal should be an excellent play against TCU next week.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Third straight 100-yard game Neal tallied 23 carries for 120 yards and reeled in his only target for 33 yards during Friday's 23-20 loss to UNLV.

Impact Neal has went over 100 yards rushing in all three games this year. He's been Kansas' best playmaker on the offensive side as QB Jalon Daniels has struggled mightily. The signal caller has six interceptions through three games. It's worth noting that Daniels did score both of the rushing touchdowns against the Rebels, but it's possible that Kansas looks to lean even more heavily on Neal moving forward. Kansas will play at West Virginia next week.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Eclipses century mark again Neal logged 14 carries for 101 yards during Saturday's 23-17 loss versus Illinois.

Impact Neal has two starts and two 100-yard rushing games for the 2024 season. He may need to be even more of a workhorse for this team as QB Jalon Daniels had a bad day against Illinois with three interceptions and a lost fumble. Through two games, Neal is averaging 9.7 yards per carry which is a career high mark as he seeks his third straight season with 1,000 yards. He'll look to keep it rolling against UNLV next week.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Eclipses century mark again Neal logged 14 carries for 101 yards during Saturday's 23-17 loss versus Illinois.

Impact Neal has two starts and two 100-yard rushing games for the 2024 season. He may need to be even more of a workhorse for this team as QB Jalon Daniels had a bad day against Illinois with three interceptions and a lost fumble. Through two games, Neal is averaging 9.7 yards per carry which is a career high mark as he seeks his third straight season with 1,000 yards. He'll look to keep it rolling against UNLV next week.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Explosive on limited touches Neal compiled eight carries for 112 yards and two touchdowns during Thursday's 48-3 victory versus Lindenwood.

Impact Neal played exclusively in the first half and that's all he needed to record his first 100-yard rushing performance of the season. It appears that Kansas is going to ease QB Jalon Daniels back into the offense, so it could be a huge start to the year for Neal and teammate Daniel Hishaw Jr. Neal had six 100-yard rushing performances during the 2023 season, so he's well on his way to his third straight 1,000-yard rushing season. He should push for double-digit carries when Kansas plays at Illinois next week.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Explosive on limited touches Neal compiled eight carries for 112 yards and two touchdowns during Thursday's 48-3 victory versus Lindenwood.

Impact Neal played exclusively in the first half and that's all he needed to record his first 100-yard rushing performance of the season. It appears that Kansas is going to ease QB Jalon Daniels back into the offense, so it could be a huge start to the year for Neal and teammate Daniel Hishaw Jr. Neal had six 100-yard rushing performances during the 2023 season, so he's well on his way to his third straight 1,000-yard rushing season. He should push for double-digit carries when Kansas plays at Illinois next week.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps TD streak alive in bowl game Neal had 20 rushes for 71 yards and one touchdown and gathered in their only target for three yards during Tuesday's 49-36 victory against UNLV.

Impact Neal didn't sport the same efficiency in the bowl game that he had during the season with the Jayhawks, averaging under four yards per carry, but he still managed to find pay dirt as one of seven touchdowns scored by Kansas on the day. Neal finished the campaign with 203 carries for 1,280 yards and 16 touchdowns, adding 25 catches for 217 yards and a score as a receiver, and he has already announced his intentions to return to Lawrence in 2024.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Logs sixth 100-yard rushing game Neal accrued 10 rushes for 106 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 49-16 win versus Cincinnati.

Impact Neal logged his sixth 100-yard rushing game of the season and his fifth straight game with at least one touchdown. He's been Kansas' best offensive player with 1,423 total yards and 16 total touchdowns. Not many players in college football have back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons. Neal will finish the year in a bowl game and will then have a tough decision on whether he wants to play on Sundays early.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rock Chalk Film Room: Breaking down Devin Neal's season with Khalil Herbert KU beat reporter Shreyas Laddha and former KU QB Carter Stanley were joined by Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert for this week's fil...

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Three scores in loss Neal posted 18 rushes for 138 yards and three touchdowns and reeled in 1 of 2 targets for two yards during Saturday's 31-27 loss versus Kansas State.

Impact With back-up quarterback Cole Ballard receiving the start, Neal received a number of direct snaps versus the Wildcats to provide relief for the inexperienced signal-caller. He took full advantage of those opportunities with his fifth 100-yard rushing game of the season. Neal has been one of the best in the conference with 1,103 yards and 14 total touchdowns this year. He should have a monster game at Cincinnati to end the regular season.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adds go-ahead TD in upset of OU Neal recorded 25 rushes for 112 yards and one touchdown while hauling in 2 of 6 targets for 12 yards during Saturday's 38-33 victory against Oklahoma.

Impact Neal's touchdown was an important one as it ended up being the go-ahead score which led to Oklahoma's first loss of the season. Neal also logged his third 100-yard rushing performance of the year and is on a roll for the Jayhawks. The junior is averaging 6.7 yards per carry which is a career high. Keep him in the starting line-up when Kansas plays at Iowa State next week.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas stuns No. 6 Oklahoma, 38-33, in landscape-tilting win

Kansas snapped an 18-game losing streak to Oklahoma that dated to 1997 and secured its first home win against an AP top-10 opponent since 19...

OCTOBER 28, 2023