Durell Robinson News, Rumors, Updates - Connecticut Huskies

Lands at Auburn Robinson will transfer to Auburn, Christian Clemente of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact This is a big get for the Tigers, as Robinson broke out in 2024 with 731 yards and eight touchdowns on 6.8 yards-per-carry. He also added 14 receptions for 75 yards. As part of a dynamic backfield duo with Camryn Edwards, Robinson put Power Four programs on notice with his play and Auburn was able to secure his services. He should be one of the Tigers' top options in the backfield next fall.

DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Will enter portal Robinson announced Saturday that he'll enter the transfer portal.

Impact Robinson is coming off a strong season with UConn, where he rushed for 731 yards and eight touchdowns on 107 carries as a redshirt freshman. The Maryland native figures to garner some power-five interest heading into the 2025 campaign.

DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Bounces back against UMass Robinson compiled 11 rushes for 83 yards and one touchdown and reeled in 3 of 4 targets for 19 yards during Saturday's 47-42 win versus Massachusetts.

Impact Robinson had his best showing since the contest against Rice (132 yards on 15 carries, Oct. 26). In addition the redshirt freshman was coming off his worst performance 3 yards on 3 carries against Syracuse, Nov. 23. Robinson finished the regular season with 731 yards on 107 carries and eight touchdowns.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles against Orangemen Robinson totaled three rushes for three yards and gathered in their only target for 10 yards during Saturday's 31-24 defeat versus Syracuse.

Impact Robinson's usage and yardage have been a roller coaster recently. In the previous game the freshman had 13 carries for 59 yards against UAB on Nov. 9. Robinson accumulated 132 yards against Rice on Oct. 26 and then the next week only had 21 yards against Georgia State (Nov. 1). The freshman could have a big game in the next outing, UMass on Nov. 30. The Minutemen defense has given up 193 yards per game on the ground and approximately 3 rushing touchdowns per game.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Hits paydirt in win Robinson accrued 13 rushes for 59 yards and one touchdown and hauled in their only target for 10 yards during Saturday's 31-23 win versus UAB.

Impact Robinson continues to lead UConn on the ground this season with 645 yards on 93 carries and seven touchdowns. The redshirt freshman could be in for another big game against Syracuse on Nov. 23. The Orangemen's defense is in the middle of the country against the run.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to famine form Robinson had six rushes for 21 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 34-27 victory versus Georgia State.

Impact Robinson has been either feast or famine this season. Against Georgia State it was famine. The freshman has four games of 73 rushing yards or more and four games of 34 rushing yards or fewer. Robinson has a chance to feast against UAB on Nov. 9. The Blazers have one of the worst defenses against the run in the country.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Huskies in rushing Robinson had 15 carries for 132 yards and one touchdown and gathered in 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 17-10 victory over Rice.

Impact It was the second best game of the season for the freshman. Robinson ran for 156 yards on 16 carries against Florida Atlantic on Sept. 21. He has a good shot of surpassing 100 yards again in the next game against Georgia State on Nov. 1. The Panthers defense is one of the poorest in the nation against the run.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Durell Robinson leads the way for UConn in 17-10 win over Rice

Durell Robinson rushed for 132 yards, including a 68-yard touchdown, and UConn defeated Rice 17-10 on Saturday

OCTOBER 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Quiet day against Wake Robinson logged four carries for 12 yards and reeled in 3 of 4 targets for 21 yards during Saturday's 23-20 loss to Wake Forest.

Impact Robinson followed the script for the rest of the Huskies running game that struggled. He matched his worst output for the season, 12 yards against Duke on Sept. 14. UConn might be running the ball more against Rice this Saturday (Oct. 26). The Owls defense against the run is in the bottom third in the country.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles 2nd week in a row Robinson compiled 12 carries for 52 yards and one touchdown and caught all two targets for one yard during Saturday's 29-20 victory versus Temple.

Impact While Robinson got into the end zone, he has not been able to build on the momentum that the freshman collected on Sept. 21 against Florida Atlantic. Against the Owls he ran for 156 yards and two touchdowns. He could rebound in the next contest, Oct. 19 against Wake Forest's defense who are in the bottom quarter of the country against the run.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Adds to his season total Robinson posted eight rushes for 73 yards and reeled in 0 of 2 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 47-3 win over Buffalo.

Impact Robinson continues to lead the Huskies in rushing. The redshirt freshman has collected 369 rushing yards on a very good 8.6 yards per attempt. He should add to his total this Saturday against Temple whose rush defense is at the bottom in the country against the run.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Career best in win over Owls Robinson posted 16 rushes for 156 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 48-14 win against Florida Atlantic.

Impact The redshirt freshman showed what UConn hopes will be a regular occurrence and will be the first of many career bests. Robinson has already surpassed his numbers at Charlotte last season where he appeared in four games for a total of 166 yards on 40 carries. He will have a chance for a repeat on Sept. 28 against Buffalo whose run defense is in the middle of the pack in the country.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Taking Reins in Running Game Robinson collected 94 yards on the ground on 10 carries and a touchdown in the Connecticut 63-14 win over FCS Merrimack on Sept. 7.

Impact Robinson now has led the Huskies in rushing in the first two weeks for a total of 128 yards. The redshirt freshman will have a tougher time on the ground on Saturday (Sept. 14) against Duke. The Blue Devils defense against the run last season was in the top 50 in the country.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Leads UConn Rushers in Loss Robinson ran seven times for 34 yards on Saturday in his Connecticut debut of the 50-7 loss at Maryland.

Impact The redshirt freshman out rushed the top Huskies running backs that returned from last season in Cam Edwards (5 carries for 32 yards) and Victor Rosa (4 carries for 17 yards). Robinson, whose 2023 season ended prematurely after an undisclosed injury, transferred from Charlotte where he carried the ball 40 times for 166 yards and a touchdown. Despite Robinson received the most carries, the Huskies backfield is still in flux.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

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Durell Robinson leads the way for UConn in 17-10 win over Rice