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No chance to play Croskey-Merritt (not injury related) will continue not to play for Arizona, Justin Spears of the Arizona Daily Star reports.

Impact Eligibility problems have rendered Croskey-Merritt's 2024 season fruitless, leaving Arizona to depend on Quali Conley as its top running back. Having logged a 13-carry, 106-yard performance with one touchdown in his lone game this year, it is unfortunate he has been unable to build on what could have been an excellent season.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

DNP at Utah Croskey-Merritt (not injury related) did not play during Arizona's 23-10 win Saturday at Utah.

Impact Croskey-Merritt not being eligible to play at Utah resulted in Kedrick Reescano logging seven carries, his career best. Kayden Luke and Jeremiah Patterson recorded a rushing attempt, both their first of 2024.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Still waiting on eligibility Croskey-Merritt (not injury related) is still waiting on a decision for his NCAA eligibility ahead of the game versus Utah Saturday, SuperWestSports reports.

Impact If Croskey-Merritt misses this game it would be his third straight after starting the season strong with over 100 yards and score. At this point it appears doubtful that Croskey-Merritt will be cleared in time to play in the game Saturday night.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Likely inactive Week 3 Croskey-Merritt is not expected to suit up during Friday's showdown with Kansas State, Matt Zenitz of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Croskey-Merritt continues to work through an NCAA eligibility issue and his status moving forward is uncertain. The 5-foot-11 graduate student tallied 13 carries for 106 yards and a score during Arizona's season opener against his former team New Mexico, and he looks to be a large piece of the Wildcats' rushing gameplan when available. Should Croskey-Merritt miss Friday's contest with Kansas State, this should clear the way for Kedrick Reescano (seven carries for 71 yards and a score in Week 2), to continue handling a larger workload for Arizona.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Eligibility in question Croskey-Merritt didn't play in the Week 2 contest against Northern Arizona on Saturday due to eligibility reasons and his status for the rest of the season is up in the air, Jason...

Impact Head coach Brent Brennan revealed that the senior running back did not play in Week 2 due to concerns regarding his eligibility and that they were being "over cautious" by not playing him. There's currently no timetable for a resolution, so in the meantime, Croskey-Merritt will remain sidelined. This is a huge loss for Arizona, as the senior rushed 189 times for 1,190 yards and 17 touchdowns in 2023 while opening the 2024 campaign with a 13-carry, 106-yard effort that also saw him find the end zone.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Eligibility in question Croskey-Merritt didn't play in the Week 2 contest against Northern Arizona on Saturday due to eligibility reasons and his status for the rest of the season is up in the air, Jason...

Impact Head coach Brent Brennan revealed that the senior running back did not play in Week 2 due to concerns regarding his eligibility and that they were being "over cautious" by not playing him. There's currently no timetable for a resolution, so in the meantime, Croskey-Merritt will remain sidelined. This is a huge loss for Arizona, as the senior rushed 189 times for 1,190 yards and 17 touchdowns in 2023 while opening the 2024 campaign with a 13-carry, 106-yard effort that also saw him find the end zone.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Croskey-Merritt (undisclosed) is listed as out ahead of the game versus Northern Arizona Saturday, Michael Lev of the Arizona Daily Star reports.

Impact Croskey-Merritt's abscense will open the door for Quali Conley and Rayshon Luke to be the main ballcarriers. It is probably not a serious injury for Croskey-Merritt but not a ton has been reported so keep a look out over the coming week on his status.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Passes century mark in victory Croskey-Merritt tallied 13 rushes for 106 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 61-39 victory against New Mexico.

Impact Despite losing Jonah Coleman and Michael Wiley, Arizona's backfield appears to be in goos hands with the one-two punch of Croskey-Merritt and Quali Conley. Croskey-Merritt was especially motivated to play his former team, where he registered 1,190 yards and 18 touchdowns with New Mexico in 2023. the running back switched briefly to Ole Miss before re-committing to the Wildcats, and it appears to be a good fit.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

HBCU transfer likely headed to P5 after one season in the FBS Jacory Croskey-Merritt announced he is entering the transfer portal after one season at New Mexico following his transfer from an HBCU.

JANUARY 25 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

HBCU transfer likely headed to P5 after one season in the FBS Jacory Croskey-Merritt announced he is entering the transfer portal after one season at New Mexico following his transfer from an HBCU.

JANUARY 25 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

HBCU transfer likely headed to P5 after one season in the FBS Jacory Croskey-Merritt announced he is entering the transfer portal after one season at New Mexico following his transfer from an HBCU.

JANUARY 25 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Enters transfer portal Croskey-Merritt has entered the transfer portal, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact This is as good a time as any for Croskey-Merritt to consider all his available options. The running back broke out during 2023, a year in which he logged more than 1,000 scrimmage yards and 15 touchdowns while enrolled at New Mexico. Having proven himself as a top dog in a respectable Mountain West Conference, Croskey-Merritt is expected to garner significant interest as one of the portal's best rushers available.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Jacory Croskey-Merritt rushes for a fifty yard TD as New Mexico grabs lead over Fresno State

Jacory Croskey-Merritt rushes for a fifty yard TD as New Mexico grabs lead over Fresno State

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

New Mexico's Jacory Croskey-Merritt shows off ELITE elusiveness in 50-yard rushing TD to trim deficit against Fresno State

New Mexico's Jacory Croskey-Merritt shows off ELITE elusiveness in 50-yard rushing TD to trim deficit against Fresno State

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

New Mexico's Jacory Croskey-Merritt uses his legs to score his second TD vs. Boise State

New Mexico's Jacory Croskey-Merritt uses his legs to score his second TD vs. Boise State

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

New Mexico's Jacory Croskey-Merritt rushes for a five-yard touchdown vs. Boise

New Mexico's Jacory Croskey-Merritt rushes for a five-yard touchdown vs. Boise

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • FOX SPORTS