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Will remain out vs. Spartans Jones (personal) will remain sidelined when Wyoming takes on San Jose State on Saturday, Alex Taylor of WyoSports reports.

Impact Jones missed the Cowboys' game against Air Force with a personal matter, and it appears whatever kept the tailback off the field has carried over to Week 7. Jones has been Wyoming's top back, but now it'll likely rely on Sam Scott once again, who is coming off a 97-yard performance with a touchdown last week.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. SDSU Jones is questionable to play against San Diego State on Oct. 12 due to personal matter, Alex Taylor of WyoSports reports.

Impact Jones still has extended time to attend any personal matters given the Cowboys have their bye week. The senior running back is not expected to be held out and should continue seeing a bulk of the work, as he has totaled 57 carries for 162 yards across four games.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Leads backfield Saturday Jones logged 17 carries for 80 yards in Saturday's 17-13 loss to Idaho.

Impact Jones has 34 carries for 123 yards through his first two games with Wyoming after totaling 377 yards on 86 carries across three seasons with North Carolina. The senior has been the Cowboys' clear lead back in the absence of Harrison Waylee (knee). He could see an even larger role moving forward as Wyoming's passing offense continues to struggle.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Officially listed as starter Jones is officially listed as the starting running back for Wyoming on its initial depth chart.

Impact This checks out, as Jones appeared set to lead the Cowboys' backfield since Harrison Waylee went down with a significant knee injury. Jones spent four seasons at North Carolina, but will now finally get a chance to spearhead a backfield.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Set to spearhead backfield Jones is set to lead the Cowboys' backfield with Harrison Waylee slated to miss significant time, per Ryan Thorburn of Pokes Insider.

Impact Jones spent four seasons at North Carolina, but saw his involvement with the offense dip as an upperclassman. In 2023, he appeared in six games but didn't notch a rushing attempt or a reception. He transferred to Wyoming for another shot at a role at tailback, and that's exactly what he'll get in place of the injured Waylee.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Top running back for season-opener Jones is listed as the top-option at running back on North Carolina's depth chart for their season-opener against Florida A&M, Rivals.com reports.

Impact Jones will take on the top spot out of the backfield for the Tarheels this season. The 5-foot-10 junior appeared in nine games last season, logging 253 yards on 60 rushing attempts to go along with 12 receptions for 55 yards. Jones figures to see a lot of the carries vacated by Ty Chandler's departure.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in spring game Jones (lower body) scored a touchdown in North Carolina's spring practice.

Impact Jones was unavailable late in the season but is healthy now that North Carolina has wrapped up spring practice. He projects to push for more playing time after Ty Chandler led the backfield in 2021.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Six carries in opener Jones had six carries for 43 yards in a 17-10 loss to Virginia Tech on Friday.

Impact After receiving only 11 carries a season ago, Jones saw six Friday night, as well as two catches for four yards. Jones will serve as the back-up to starter Ty Chandler going forward.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in spring game Jones (lower body) has returned to the field, scoring a rushing touchdown in North Carolina's spring game.

Impact The running back suffered his injury late last season and was forced to miss their bowl game. Now a sophomore, he had five carries and racked up 13 yards and a score in the spring game. With the departures of Michael Carter and Javonte Williams for the NFL, Jones will have an opportunity to get more involved in the offense this season.

JULY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE