J.MICHAEL STURDIVANT NEWS

Transfer WR Will Star in UCLA's Offense As UCLA did with J. Michael Sturdivant in 2023, the Bruins were able to snag another young, promising pass catcher from their Northern Calif...

JANUARY 1 • SI.COM

Commits to Florida Sturdivant has committed to Florida, Hayes Fawcett of On3 reports.

Impact The 2024 Florida Gators' top-two wideouts were Elijhah Badger and Chimere Dike, both seniors out of collegiate eligibility after this year. Even though Sturdivant's statistical output has significantly declined each year since 2022, he finished 2024 with 22 receptions for 315 yards and two touchdowns. California's 2022 season saw him log 65 catches for 755 yards and seven TDs, a WR1-type output that Florida will need.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Enters transfer portal Sturdivant has decided to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, Mike Farrell of MikeFarrellSports.com reports.

Impact Sturdivant will seek new pastures after spending two seasons with UCLA. The junior wide receiver totaled 22 receptions for 315 yards and two touchdowns across 10 appearances.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Wraps up underwhelming 2024 season Sturdivant recorded two receptions (on four targets) for four yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 20-13 victory over Fresno State.

Impact Strudivant scored just cecond touchdown of the season After totaling 597 yards in his first season with the Bruins last year, the redshirt junior totaled 315 yards in 2024, and he caught a pass in just seven of 11 appearances this season. Sturdivant should have one season of eligibility remaining.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Blasts off Week 13 Sturdivant gathered in five of six targets for 117 yards during Saturday's 19-13 defeat versus USC.

Impact Sturdivant logged over 100 yards for just the second time this season. These two outings have been the clear outliers for the redshirt junior this season, as he's accrued eight catches for 87 yards across his other eight outings this year. With the Bruins now eliminated from bowl eligibility, the team will wrap up its season during next week's home game against Fresno State.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Sturdivant (undisclosed) isn't listed on UCLA's injury report.

Impact Sturdivant will be available for the Bruins after missing last week against Iowa. The receiver has 14 grabs for 188 yards and a score this fall.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable vs. Hawkeyes Sturdivant (undisclosed) won't play against Iowa, per the Big Ten injury report.

Impact Sturdivant is set to miss his first game of the season. The Bruins wideout has 14 catches for 188 yards and a score this season.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 107 yards versus Minnesota Sturdivant accrued seven receptions (on 11 targets) for 107 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 21-17 defeat versus Minnesota.

Impact Sturdivant finally made an impact after totaling five catches on 13 targets through the first five games of the season. The redshirt junior was expected to lead this receiving corps this season after totaling 36 catches (on 75 targets) for 597 yards last year. He finally saw a significant role with Notre Dame transfer Rico Flores (undisclosed) sidelined for the sceond game in a row. Sturdivant will likely once again serve as the top target for quarterback Ethan Garbers if Flores remains inactive for next Saturday's road trip to Rutgers.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in game Sturdivant (undisclosed) is back in UCLA's game Saturday at Hawaii, James H. Williams of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Now that Sturdivant is 100 percent, he can try to help UCLA come back against Hawaii. UCLA failed to log any first-half points, but the Bruins are fighting back in what could be a close finish.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Saturday Sturdivant is headed to the locker room due to an undisclosed injury in Saturday's game against Hawaii, James H. Williams of the Orange County Register reports.

Impact Sturdivant went to the locker room due to an undisclosed injury, and it's unclear if the wideout will return to the field. His absence will be a huge loss to UCLA's receiving corps.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

J. Michael Sturdivant Returning to UCLA UCLA receiver J. Michael Sturdivant is returning to UCLA rather than entering the NFL Draft.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Excerpt: J.Michael Sturdivant on Colorado's Defense, Travis Hunter, Versatility UCLA receiver J.Michael Sturdivant said about Colorado's defense and the conditioning of two-way player Travis Hunter...

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

J.Michael Sturdivant Named to the Biletnikoff Award Watch List Transfer receiver J.Michael Sturdivant has been named to the Biletnikoff Award watch list, which is give to the most outstanding receiver in...

AUGUST 9, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

UCLA Commitment Analysis: Transfer Receiver J.Michael Sturdivant What's UCLA getting in new Cal transfer receiver J.Michael Sturdivant? We break it down...

JANUARY 13, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Cal Transfer WR J.Michael Sturdivant Commits to UCLA Football The Bruins have poached another top target from a Pac-12 rival, reeling in a Freshman All-American from the Golden Bears.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Picks UCLA Sturdivant announced Friday via his personal Twitter account that he's transferring to UCLA.

Impact Sturdivant caught 65 of 107 targets for 755 yards and seven touchdowns across 12 appearances with California during the 2022 campaign. He'll stick in state and head to UCLA, where he figures to compete for a sizable role in a prolific offense.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Enters transfer portal Sturdivant entered the transfer portal, Tom VanHaaren of ESPN reports.

Impact Sturdivant finished the 2022 season with 65 catches for 755 yards and seven touchdowns over the course of 12 games. His seven touchdown catches led the team to go along with his 755 receiving yards, which ranked second on the team. The 6-foot-3 wide receiver is a former four star recruit from Texas.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs second touchdown of season Sturdivant caught three passes for 60 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 49-31 win over Arizona.

Impact Sturdivant continues to thrive, lining up opposite Jeremiah Hunter to lead the passing game under the direction of Jack Plummer. Plummer is playing at a high level for the Bears, and Sturdvant should continue to get his share of targets.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores touchdown in loss Sturdivant caught four passes for 61 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 24-17 loss to Notre Dame.

Impact Sturdivant now has 14 catches on the year and has been targeted 24 times by Jack Plummer. He'll remain one of the Bears' top receiving targets moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE