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Serves as RB2 in Week 11 Benjamin had 11 rushes for 66 yards and reeled in two of three targets for five yards during Saturday's 26-19 win over Minnesota.

Impact Benjamin saw his first action of the season with No. 1 running back Kyle Monangai (head) ruled out pregame. The sophomore wound up playing behind true freshman running back Antwan Raymond, who logged 22 carries for 73 yards. Neither running back was as impactful as Monangai has been this season, but they seemed to keep this offense on pace while quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis had one of his better outings of the year with three passing touchdowns. Should Monangai remain sidelined, then Benjamin will likely continue to see a healthy workload as the RB2 in what is a very run-heavy offense. The Scarlet Knights next game will come on the road at Maryland on Saturday, Nov. 16.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Warming up with first team Benjamin was spotted in warm-ups with the first offense and seems in line to start against USC on Friday, Brian Fonseca of NJ Advanced Media reports.

Impact Benjamin has been taking reps from the first offense, while the RB1 on the depth chart, Kyle Monangai, is with the second. No decision has been made, but this seems to indicate Benjamin will get the start, while Monangai will open the game in a backup role.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus UCLA Benjamin is off the injury report for Saturday's matchup versus UCLA.

Impact Benjamin is available to make his season debut Saturday after he missed the first six games of the season with an undisclosed injury. It's not clear how much playing time he will get in his return, but he could see more if Kyle Monangai, who is questionable with an undisclosed injury, does not suit up.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

DNP again Benjamin (undisclosed) did not play during Rutgers' 42-7 loss Saturday against Wisconsin.

Impact Currently, Benjamin's injury status is expected to be updated fewer than three hours before the Rutgers team logs its next game, scheduled for Oct. 19 against UCLA.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable Benjamin (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Wisconsin.

Impact Benjamin has yet to appear in a game this season and has been labeled questionable for five straight weeks due to an undisclosed injury.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out Saturday game Benjamin (undisclosed) did not play during the Scarlet Knights' 14-7 loss Saturday at Nebraska.

Impact Now that the Scarlet Knights played at Nebraska, their next game is scheduled for Oct. 12 against Wisconsin.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Officially questionable Saturday Benjamin (undisclosed) is considered questionable for Saturday's game versus Nebraska, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Benjamin tallied 45 carries for the Scarlet Knights last season but has yet to put his hands on the ball this year. Even if he's healthy, Benjamin isn't guaranteed regular run out of the backfield.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Friday Benjamin (undisclosed) did not appear during Friday's 21-18 win over Washington.

Impact Benjamin has yet to appear for the Scarlet Knights this season as he deals with an undisclosed issue. The 5-foot-9 sophomore tallied 226 total yards and two touchdowns on 49 total touches last season, and he will have his next opportunity to return against Nebraska in Week 6.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 5 Benjamin (undisclosed) is questionable for Friday's game against Washington.

Impact Benjamin has yet to play a snap this season, but his upgrade to being questionable suggests he might have a shot at playing in this Week 5 contest. Even if healthy, Benjamin isn't expected to play a big role in the passing attack.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

DNP at Virginia Tech Benjamin (undisclosed) did not play during Rutgers' 26-23 win Saturday at Virginia Tech.

Impact Benjamin has yet to play a snap this season. Ideally, he can finally get on the field Friday against Washington.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Remains questionable Benjamin (undisclosed) is questionable for Rutgers' matchup with Virginia Tech, per the Big Ten Injury report.

Impact Benjamin has yet to play this season, and that trend looks like it could continue against the Hokies. With the dynamic tailback Kyle Monangai leading the way for Rutgers, he likely wouldn't see many snaps either way.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Logs another DNP Benjamin (undisclosed) did not play during Rutgers' 49-17 win Saturday against Akron.

Impact Benjamin has sat out Rutgers' first games of 2024. Unlike between them, he will have more than a week before the Scarlet Knights are expected to play at Virginia Tech on Sept. 21.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Logs another DNP Benjamin (undisclosed) did not play during Rutgers' 49-17 win Saturday against Akron.

Impact Benjamin has sat out Rutgers' first games of 2024. Unlike between them, he will have more than a week before the Scarlet Knights are expected to play at Virginia Tech on Sept. 21.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Akron Benjamin is listed as questionable for Rutgers' matchup with Akron.

Impact Benjamin has yet to play in 2024 as a backup tailback for the Scarlet Knights. With Samuel Brown unable to go this week for Rutgers, this may have been the game that Benjamin got a chance to get going on the ground. Still, his status is up in the air for the Scarlet Knights' Week 2 clash against Akron

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE