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9 HOURS AGO • LATIMES.COM
WOODY MARKS #4 - RUNNING BACK - USC TROJANS
1024 YDS •
174 ATT •
9 TD
1024 YDS
174 ATT
9 TD
The secret to USC running back Woody Marks' career-best year: acupuncture In a season in which he has rushed 174 times for over 1,000 yards, USC's Woody Marks does whatever he can to keep his body in peak form.
Totals 182 yards in win Marks tallied 19 carries for 146 yards and caught 6 of 7 targets for 36 yards during Saturday's 28-20 victory versus Nebraska.
Impact Marks logged another star performance with a season-high 146 rushing yards, including a crucial 43-yard carry on fourth down to help set up quarterback Jayden Maiava's final two-yard rushing touchdown. The fifth-year running back also surpassed 1,000 rushing yards this season and logged seven targets for the third time in the last four games. Marks has been a star since his Southern Cal debut Week 1, and he'll look to continue playing a crucial factor in the offense over the last two games at UCLA and against Notre Dame.
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Logs 149 total yards Week 10 Marks compiled 22 carries for 123 yards and one touchdown and hauled in all seven targets for 26 yards during Saturday's 26-21 loss against Washington.
Impact Marks helped the Trojans claw their way back into this game with season-highs in carries and receptions. The fifth-year senior scored a career-high three rushing touchdowns during last week's loss to Rutgers, and it appears he's become an even more critical piece of the offense over the last two games. Marks has now averaged 22.4 touches per game over the last seven conference games, and he's totaled at least 100 yards in five of them. Given his substantial workload, Marks should have a chance to eclipse 100 total yards again despite facing a tough Nebraska defense in two weeks.
NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Why USC Trojans Running Back Woody Marks is the Midseason MVP for Trojans The USC Trojans have experienced many highs and lows in the 2024 season. They've lacked consistency week to week and even from quarter to qu...
OCTOBER 31 • SI.COM
Puts up three scores vs Rutgers Marks recorded 15 carries for 94 yards and three touchdowns and hauled in all five targets for 48 yards during Friday's 42-20 victory versus Rutgers.
Impact Marks had his best fantasy performance of the season thanks to his season-high three rushing touchdowns. The graduate senior has been an integral part of USC's offense this season despite playing a more subdued role in scoring situations, as quarterback Miller Moss accounted for 15 of the team's 25 touchdowns prior to Friday's win. But Marks delivered touchdowns of one, one and 22 yards versus Rutgers, and he continued to be a threat in the passing game with a season-high 48 receiving yards. He has now averaged 123.6 total yards per game. He'll look to go over 1,000 total yards accumulated this season during next week's game at Washington.
OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Woody Marks (3 TDs), USC blast past Rutgers Woody Marks rushed for three touchdowns, Miller Moss passed for two scores and rushed for a third, and Southern California snapped a Big Ten...
OCTOBER 26 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Scores during down performance Marks posted 17 rushes for 82 yards and one touchdown and gathered in four of seven targets for negative three yards during Saturday's 29-28 loss to Maryland.
Impact Marks recorded his fourth touchdown of the season with a five-yard score just before the end of the first half. The Mississippi State transfer had an otherwise down performance, finishing with fewer than 100 rushing yards for the second time in the last six weeks. What was more out of character was failing to record at least 29 receiving yards for just the second time all season. Nonetheless, Marks' importance as the Trojans' bell-cow rusher and as a consistent receiving option still makes him extremely valuable, as he's now recorded 847 total yards on 143 touches this season.
OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Logs another 100-yard outing Marks tallied 20 carries for 111 yards and caught 2 of 3 targets for 44 yards during Saturday's 33-30 overtime defeat against Penn State.
Impact Marks rushed for over 100 yards for the fourth time in the last five games. The fifth-year was held out of the end zone for the third time in the last four games. Instead, No. 2 running back Quentin Joyner scored a 75-yard touchdown on a trick-play jet sweep before catching a nine-yard score, both of which came in the first 20 minutes of the game. Nevertheless, Marks still accumulated 22 touches to just five for Joyner. Marks' consistent and efficient work over the first four weeks of Big Ten play should keep him firmly planted as the Trojans' bell-cow back moving forward.
OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
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OCTOBER 11 • LATIMES.COM
Stands out in tough loss Week 6 Marks accrued 20 rushes for 134 yards and one touchdown and caught all four targets for 30 yards during Saturday's 24-17 defeat to Minnesota.
Impact Marks set season-highs in touches and total yards to along with his best rushing performance of the year. The graduate senior has commanded the vast majority of the team's rushing attempts over the past three weeks, which has been crucial for his fantasy value given that the Trojans are averaging 44.7 passing attempts per game over this span. Through five games with the Trojans, Marks has totaled 613 yards acorss 100 touches. His value as a steadying presence in this offense should be crucial during this coming Saturday's home game against Penn State's tough defense.
OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
23 touches in comeback win Marks compiled 19 rushes for 63 yards and hauled in all four targets for 29 yards during Saturday's 38-21 victory versus Wisconsin.
Impact Marks logged a season-low in rushing yards despite getting a season-high 19 rushing attempts. The Trojans had some difficulty opening holes on the ground against a Wisconsin defense that hasn't been stellar against the run this year. Nevertheless, The Mississippi State transfer is still commanding almost the entire workload out of the backfield, as redshirt sophomore Quinten Joyner logged just six carries and two targets Saturday. Through four games, Marks is averaging 15.3 carries for 83.5 rushing yards along with 3.8 receptions on 5.0 targets per game. He'll look to add more touchdowns to his stat sheet moving forward, starting with next week's road game at Minnesota.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Logs 100 yards versus Michigan Marks compiled 13 rushes for 100 yards and caught five of 10 targets for 40 yards during Saturday's 27-24 loss to Michigan.
Impact Marks showed up big during USC's near-comeback in the second half. While he never found the end zone himself, the Mississippi State transfer made perhaps the play of the game when he stole the ball away from Michigan defensive lineman Kenneth Grant after a strip-sack of Trojans quarterback Miller Moss. Marks also showcased the advanced receiving prowess that made him such an intriguing addition in the offseason, as he logged double-digit targets for the first time since 2022. The graduate senior's ability both as a rusher and receiver should get him involved in the offense no matter the gamescript week-to-week moving forward. He should continue to be a vital piece of the offense during this coming Saturday's home matchup against Wisconsin.
SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
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SEPTEMBER 21 • SI.COM
USC Football News: Trojans Running Back Woody Marks Aims to Establish His Own Legacy Woody Marks reflects on his journey and aims to carve out his legacy at USC after a stellar time at Mississippi State.
SEPTEMBER 20 • SACBEE.COM
USC Football News: Trojans Running Back Woody Marks Aims to Establish His Own Legacy Woody Marks reflects on his journey and aims to carve out his legacy at USC after a stellar time at Mississippi State.
SEPTEMBER 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Rolls in blowout win Marks compiled 13 carries for 103 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 48-0 victory over Utah State. He also caught all three of his targets for 39 yards.
Impact Marks found a much easier path to the end zone Week 2 even though he logged one fewer touchdown Saturday. The Mississippi State transfer scored a two-yard touchdown early in the second quarter. However, after commanding the bulk of carries Week 1 versus LSU, Marks split snaps with redshirt freshman Quinten Joyner, who tallied 10 carries for 84 yards and two scores. Joyner actually logged the first touchdown of the game with a nine-yard score late in the first quarter. Given that this was a matchup versus an inferior opponent for USC, it's unclear if the team will actually begin to work in Joyner alongside Marks more moving forward. The best measuring stick for this potential split will come when the Trojans next play in their Big Ten-opener versus Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 21.
SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Rolls in blowout win Marks compiled 13 carries for 103 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 48-0 victory over Utah State. He also caught all three of his targets for 39 yards.
Impact Marks found a much easier path to the end zone Week 2 even though he logged one fewer touchdown Saturday. The Mississippi State transfer scored a two-yard touchdown early in the second quarter. However, after commanding the bulk of carries Week 1 versus LSU, Marks split snaps with redshirt freshman Quinten Joyner, who tallied 10 carries for 84 yards and two scores. Joyner actually logged the first touchdown of the game with a nine-yard score late in the first quarter. Given that this was a matchup versus an inferior opponent for USC, it's unclear if the team will actually begin to work in Joyner alongside Marks more moving forward. The best measuring stick for this potential split will come when the Trojans next play in their Big Ten-opener versus Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 21.
SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Scores twice in USC debut Marks posted 16 rushes for 68 yards and two touchdowns and caught all three targets for seven yards during Sunday's 27-20 victory versus LSU.
Impact Marks provided the Trojans with the physical, tone-setting rushing threat that the team was looking for in the transfer portal this offseason. The fifth-year senior from Mississippi State scored a two-yard touchdown for the first score of the game, and he secured the win with a 13-yard scamper through multiple arm tackles with just over five seconds remaining. It's also encouraging that, while Marks didn't run behind perfect blocking all night, the Trojans' offensive line fared relatively well creating holes in the rushing game. He also logged 12 more carries than RB2 Quinten Joyner. Marks looks primed to shoulder much of the rushing load in what should be another explosive offense for USC this season.
SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
USC Football News: Lincoln Riley Praises 'Warrior' Woody Marks After Dramatic Game-Winning TD After transferring to USC, Woody Marks scored the game-winning touchdown against LSU, showcasing his potential.
SEPTEMBER 2 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Woody Marks' TD late in 4th lifts No. 23 USC over No. 13 LSU Woody Marks rushed for two touchdowns, including a tiebreaking 13-yard dash with eight seconds remaining, to give No.23 USC a 27-20 victory...
SEPTEMBER 2 • SUNHERALD.COM
Woody Marks' TD run with 8 seconds left gives No. 23 USC 27-20 win over No. 13 LSU
Woody Marks scored on a 13-yard run with 8 seconds left to give No. 23 Southern California a 27-20 win over No. 13 LSU on Sunday nightSEPTEMBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Named starter for Sunday Marks is starting Sunday's opener at LSU.
Impact After transferring to the program in the offseason, Marks will begin the season as the starting running back. He's coming off three straight seasons where he received at least 100 carries at Mississippi State and proved to be important in the passing game, catching 214 passes over his four years with the Bulldogs.
AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to enter the portal Marks is expected to depart from Mississippi State, Matt Zenitz of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Marks is expected to seek out opportunities in the transfer portal following four seasons with Mississippi State. The 5-foot-10 senior tallied 410 carries during his time with the Bulldogs, totaling 1.883 rushing yards and 22 rushing touchdowns. His true impact was felt in the passing game, as Marks hauled in 214 receptions for 1,225 receiving yards and five touchdowns. The senior running back is sure to draw the attention of numerous top-end programs in the portal this offseason.
DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Pedestrian stat line in loss Marks had 12 carries for 39 yards during Thursday's 17-7 defeat to Mississippi.
Impact Marks also caught four passes for 14 yards out of the backfield. Marks finishes a disappointing senior season with just 573 rushing yards and four touchdowns. He also did not have nearly as big of an impact in the passing game as in prior years, managing career lows of 23 receptions and 167 receiving yards.
NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
