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Jenkins throws for 3 TDs, runs for another and FIU beats Sam Houston 56-16 in regular-season finale

Keyone Jenkins threw for three touchdowns and ran for another to lead Florida International to a 56-16 win over Sam Houston in a regular-season finale Saturday

NOVEMBER 29 • Associated Press

Rushes for 98 yards in return Green ran 11 times for 98 yards versus FIU on Saturday.

Impact Green was questionable for this game after missing two contests, but he was able to play. That's good, as this was his final game of collegiate eligibility. Green did some things at North Carolina and Indiana, but his healthy got in his way after dropping down to Conference USA.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 14 Green (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game against Florida International.

Impact Green is a game-time decision for Saturday's game. The running back has only one more regular-season opportunity to replicate his season highs of 10 carries, 191 rushing yards and two touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Green (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game at Middle Tennessee State.

Impact Green will now miss back-to-back weeks with an unknown injury. The 5-foot-11 running back has appeared in seven games this season, logging 47 rushes for 293 yards and three touchdowns. His next chance to play will be next week versus FIU.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

No-go Saturday Green (undisclosed) won't play in Saturday's game against Delaware.

Impact Green has been ruled out for the contest with an undisclosed injury. The tailback has seen at least six carries in six of his seven games played. His absence could leave more opportunities for Jerrian Parker behind Landan Brown and Alton McCaskill (undisclosed) -- if McCaskill suits up. Green's next chance to play will come Nov. 22 against MTSU.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Big day amounts to nothing Green ran 10 times for 191 yards and two touchdowns versus La Tech on Friday.

Impact Green was about the only bright spot for Sam Houston in this game. Without his production, the Bearkats might have lost 55-0 as opposed to 55-14. However, the Indiana transfer came into this game with 80 rushing yards over six games played.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in return Green (undisclosed) accrued five carries for six yards and reeled in 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Wednesday's 35-17 defeat against UTEP.

Impact Green made his return to action against UTEP after missing Sam Houston's previous two contests due to an undisclosed injury. The 5-foot-11 running back was held in check throughout the day, carrying the ball five times for just six yards while failing to catch his only target. His next chance will come when the Bearkats travel to face Louisiana Tech next Friday.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Dressed ahead of UTEP game Green (undisclosed) is suited up ahead of Sam Houston's clash with UTEP, per Sam Houston Sports Talk.

Impact Green was officially listed as questionable on the Bearkats' injury report, but the tailback is in pads ahead of Wednesday night's game. That doesn't necessarily mean he'll play, but it's a good sign the tailback is going to give it a go. If Green can't play, expect more action for Alton McCaskill.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Officially questionable Green (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against UTEP.

Impact Green was left off the depth chart for Week 8 due to an undisclosed injury, and he's officially been labeled questionable for the contest, which, paired with his omission from the depth chart, isn't a great indication. The tailback has missed two straight games due to the injury. If he can't play, Alton McCaskill and Landan Brown would likely handle most of the carries once again.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Depth chart omission for Week 8 Green (undisclosed) is not part of the Bearkats' depth chart for their upcoming game Wednesday against UTEP, Sports of SHSU reports.

Impact Green not part of the Bearkats' depth chart downgrades him to doubtful for Wednesday. Without him available, their running backs required a new RB1, most recently Alton McCaskill. Each of his last games includes at least double-digit carries.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

DNP Thursday Green (undisclosed) did not play in Thursday's loss to Jacksonville State.

Impact Green was unable to go for a second straight game after suffering an injury in Week 4. Alton McCaskill led the rushing attack with 87 yards and will continue to man the backfield as long as Green remains out. The team will have a short week when facing UTEP on Oct. 15 and Green's status will be worth monitoring after he came into Thursday's contest as questionable.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Thursday Green (undisclosed) is questionable for Thursday's game versus Jacksonville State, per the Conference USA availability report.

Impact With less than an hour before kickoff, Green is still questionable to play in Thursday's conference game. He missed last week's road game after being injured in Week 4, so his status is truly up in the air. If he is unable to go Alton McCaskill will get the majority of the work in the Bearkats' backfield.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Back at Bearkats' practice Green (undisclosed) has returned to practice for Sam Houston ahead of Week 7 against Jacksonville State, per Sports of SHSU.

Impact Green missed Week 6 against New Mexico State, but is back on the practice field for Sam Houston as he looks to return in Week 7 against the Gamecocks. The tailback has 26 carries for 74 yards and 12 catches for 133 yards and a touchdown this season.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Out Thursday Green (undisclosed) is out for Thursday's game at New Mexico State.

Impact Green will miss his first game of the season Thursday as he deals with an undisclosed injury. He only played seven snaps in the Week 4 loss to Texas so it's likely he suffered the injury during that contest. Lucky for the Bearkats Alton McCaskill is now healthy, so he will likely lead the backfield versus the Aggies.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Out Thursday Green (undisclosed) is out for Thursday's game at New Mexico State.

Impact Green will miss his first game of the season Thursday as he deals with an undisclosed injury. He only played seven snaps in the Week 4 loss to Texas so it's likely he suffered the injury during that contest. Lucky for the Bearkats Alton McCaskill is now healthy, so he will likely lead the backfield versus the Aggies.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Catches TD Green ran 10 times for 30 yards and had three catches for 45 yards and a score versus Hawaii on Saturday.

Impact Green, an Indiana transfer by way of UNC, has been key to the Sam Houston passing offense. He has 11 catches for 124 yards and a score through three games. However, he can't get anything going on the ground. Green has averaged 3.2 yards per carry.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Catches TD Green ran 10 times for 30 yards and had three catches for 45 yards and a score versus Hawaii on Saturday.

Impact Green, an Indiana transfer by way of UNC, has been key to the Sam Houston passing offense. He has 11 catches for 124 yards and a score through three games. However, he can't get anything going on the ground. Green has averaged 3.2 yards per carry.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Rushes for 36 yards Green ran eight times for 36 yards and had one catch for 18 yards versus UNLV on Friday.

Impact This is the second week in a row where Green has gotten the second-most carries by a Sam Houston running back. What's notable is that two different backs have done that. Clearly, it would seem Green is in a secondary role, but he does seem to be part of the passing game.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Busier through the air Green only had six carries for 10 yards against WKU on Saturday, but he led the Bearkats with both seven catches and 61 yards.

Impact Green has been around for a while. He first played for North Carolina in 2020, and played for Indiana last season. Now, the well-traveled, well-seasoned back is with Sam Houston. The fact he was so involved in the passing game is interesting. While he only got six carries, the only other running back to get even a single carry was Alton McCaskill, who had 11.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from two-deep Green isn't listed on Sam Houston's two-deep ahead of its Week 0 clash with Western Kentucky, per Sports of SHSU.

Impact Landan Brown and Jerrian Parker are both listed ahead of Green on the initial depth chart. Green, who transferred over from Indiana this offseason, was expected to have a role with the Bearkats after he ran for over 200 yards and notched five touchdowns last fall in Bloomington. Still, it appears Brown and Parker will be the first men up at tailback.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Commits to Sam Houston Green has announced his commitment to Sam Houston.

Impact Green will make the move to Sam Houston after spending one season with the Hoosiers. The 6-foot redshirt junior, who tallied 29 carries for 201 yards and five touchdowns with Indiana this fall, will follow his former coach Phil Longo to Sam Houston this offseason.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Enters portal Green has entered the transfer portal, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact The former North Carolina transfer has rushed for 865 career yards and 13 touchdowns in his career. However, he was limited to just seven games, 29 carries and 201 yards in his lone year with the Hoosiers. He's expected to look for greener pastures in the offseason.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in blowout win Green tallied three carries for 15 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 42-13 victory over UCLA.

Impact Nearly all of Green's production came on a 14-yard touchdown scamper in the fourth quarter with the game well in hand. Green saw limited opportunities on the day, recording carries in the fourth quarter with the game all but decided. Though the redshirt junior has now scored in each of the team's first three games, highlighting his big-play ability, the committee-style approach by the Indiana coaching staff and the presence of fellow running backs Justice Ellison and Ty Son Lawton will likely continue to limit Green's opportunities moving forward. A final non-conference matchup against Charlotte awaits on Saturday before the start of conference play.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in victory Green logged five carries for 31 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 77-3 victory against Western Illinois.

Impact Green found the end zone on an 11-yard scamper in the second quarter, contributing to a massive first half lead the Hoosiers would not relinquish. Though Green has recorded just five rushing attempts in each of the team's first two games, his production indicates that he will likely continue to have a role within the apparent committee forming in the Indiana backfield moving forward. Green's next opportunity will come when the Hoosiers travel to the Rose Bowl to face UCLA in the team's conference opener.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shines in limited role Green accrued five carries for 82 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-7 win over Florida International.

Impact Green didn't see an opportunity to touch the ball until late in the fourth quarter, but the redshirt junior certainly made the most of his opportunities, culminating in a 51-yard touchdown scamper with just under two minutes remaining. The former North Carolina transfer ceded carries to both Ty Son Lawton and Justice Ellison in Indiana's season opener, so despite the success of his team debut, his role within the offense will be worth monitoring moving forward, starting next week when the Hoosiers host Western Illinois.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE