JOSEPH MANJACK IV NEWS

Ready to roll vs. TCU Manjack (shoulder) is set to make his return to the field against TCU on Friday, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Manjack didn't play last week in the loss to Iowa State, but he's reportedly ready to return for Friday night. The wideout has 10 catches for 146 yards and two touchdowns this season, and his return should help revitalize the Houston passing attack.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Injury causes DNP Manjack (shoulder) did not play during Houston's 20-0 loss Saturday against Iowa State.

Impact According to GoCoogs.com, Manjack's shoulder injury caused his availability status to be doubtful before Houston played against Iowa State. Currently, the Cougars are expected to log their next game Friday at TCU.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs team's only touchdown Manjack IV reeled in all three targets for 72 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 16-12 defeat to Oklahoma.

Impact Manjack seemed destined for. down season after Donovan Smith's fist game, but a bounce-back game from the quarterback changed that outlook. Manjack proved to be one of Smith's favorite targets in the loss, and the wideout grabbed all three passes that headed his way. It's too soon to depend on this offense, but Manjack may find some success against Rice in Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Scores team's only TD Manjack IV posted three receptions (on five targets) for seven yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 27-7 defeat versus UNLV.

Impact All of Houston's receivers were adversely affected by Donovan Smith's poor showing, but Manjack managed to score during one of the Cougars' few trips unto the red zone. Houston's passing game should be considered a risky fantasy play at this juncture.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Scores team's only TD Manjack IV posted three receptions (on five targets) for seven yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 27-7 defeat versus UNLV.

Impact All of Houston's receivers were adversely affected by Donovan Smith's poor showing, but Manjack managed to score during one of the Cougars' few trips unto the red zone. Houston's passing game should be considered a risky fantasy play at this juncture.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in Wednesday practice Manjack (undisclosed) participated in practice Wednesday, Joseph Duarte of The Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Fortunately for Manjack, he is participating in Houston's team practices again after only less than one week out. At the very least, he will look to replicate his 2023 output. Manjack broke out that year with career highs in receptions (46), receiving yards (577), yards per reception (12.5) and touchdowns (six) across his 10 games then.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Not at Thursday's practice Manjack was not at Thursday's practice due to an undisclosed reason, Joseph Duarte of The Houston Chronicle.

Impact Manjack not being at Houston's team practices began Wednesday, when he was initially there but left early. Thursday marked his first full absence. The reason for Manjack sitting out is unknown, but he has a month before Houston's 2024 season begins.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Four catches in season finale Manjack reeled in 4 of 7 targets for 74 yards during Saturday's 27-13 loss against UCF.

Impact Manjack corralled at least four catches for the ninth time this season. That's consistent production for the redshirt sophomore who had 46 catches (on 62 targets) for 577 yards and six touchdowns. He's expected to return next season as one of the Cougars' top options at receiver.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four catches in season finale Manjack reeled in 4 of 7 targets for 74 yards during Saturday's 27-13 loss against UCF.

Impact Manjack corralled at least four catches for the ninth time this season. That's consistent production for the redshirt sophomore who had 46 catches (on 62 targets) for 577 yards and six touchdowns. He's expected to return next season as one of the Cougars' top options at receiver.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throws TD to quarterback Manjack recorded three receptions (on four targets) for 46 yards during Saturday's 43-30 defeat against Oklahoma State. He also threw a 28-yard touchdown in the loss.

Impact Manjack's 28-yard touchdown pass went to quarterback Donovan Smith. The sophomore has seven total touchdowns on the season which far exceeds the single score he had during his 2022 season. Houston will play their final game at UCF next week.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from injury with TDs Manjack caught all four targets for 22 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 24-14 loss against Cincinnati.

Impact Manjack worked his way back from a concussion which kept him out of the last two games to add his fifth and sixth touchdown of the season. It was surprising to see Manjack and Samuel Brown be held to just 34 yards on nine catches with Matthew Golden out for the season. While the opportunities were there, the production was not. Houston will play Oklahoma State next week.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play vs Cincinnati Houston coach Dana Holgorsen indicated Monday that Manjack (concussion) is expected to play this week against Cincinnati, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Manjack had missed the last two games to injury and is trending towards playing this week. Fellow wide receiver Matthew Golden (foot) is questionable to play, which could open more opportunities for the sophomore wide receiver. The 6-foot-3 wideout has totaled 35 receptions for 435 yards and four touchdowns this season.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play vs Cincinnati Houston coach Dana Holgorsen indicated Monday that Manjack (concussion) is expected to play this week against Cincinnati, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Manjack had missed the last two games to injury and is trending towards playing this week. Fellow wide receiver Matthew Golden (foot) is questionable to play, which could open more opportunities for the sophomore wide receiver. The 6-foot-3 wideout has totaled 35 receptions for 435 yards and four touchdowns this season.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play vs Cincinnati Houston coach Dana Holgorsen indicated Monday that Manjack (concussion) is expected to play this week against Cincinnati, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Manjack had missed the last two games to injury and is trending towards playing this week. Fellow wide receiver Matthew Golden (foot) is questionable to play, which could open more opportunities for the sophomore wide receiver. The 6-foot-3 wideout has totaled 35 receptions for 435 yards and four touchdowns this season.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out against Baylor Manjack (undisclosed) Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle in Saturday's game versus Baylor, Joseph reports.

Impact Manjack will miss his second straight game Saturday while being in concussion protocols. His next chance to suit up is Week 11's matchup with Cincinnati.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't suit up Saturday Manjack is out for Saturday's game versus Kansas State due to an undisclosed injury, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Manjack will miss his first game of the season Saturday. His next chance to suit up is Week 10's matchup with Baylor.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches TD in third straight game Manjack gathered in 6 of 9 targets for 88 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-24 loss against Texas.

Impact Manjack recorded a touchdown in his third straight game. The third receiver for Houston is putting together a nice sophomore campaign with 35 catches (on 47 targets) for 435 yards and four touchdowns. As long as Houston's defense continues to struggle, there will be ample opportunities for Manjack as Houston is typically forced to abandon the run-game. Houston will play at Kansas State next week.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Independence Bowl Manjack (hand) is starting in Friday's Independence Bowl against Louisiana-Lafayette, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Manjack, who hasn't played since Sept. 24 due to a hand injury, is now slated to suit up and start at wide receiver for Houston's final contest of the 2022-23 campaign. The 6-foot-3 pass catcher collected 11 receptions for 123 yards and one touchdown across the Cougars' first four matchups earlier this year, and he now figures to operate alongside Nathaniel Dell and Matthew Golden this afternoon.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss a few weeks Head coach Dana Holgorsen said Manjack is expected to be sidelined for a few weeks with a hand injury, Mark Berman of FOX 26 reports.

Impact Manjack also missed Friday's contest against Tulane because of his hand injury, and he'll likely be unavailable again Friday against Memphis. Through the team's first four games, the 6-foot-3 receiver recorded 113 yards and one touchdown on 10 receptions. Expect Nathaniel Dell, Matthew Golden and KeSean Carter to take on expanded roles in the passing game for Houston while Manjack remains sidelined.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Friday Manjack (hand) will be inactive for Friday's matchup with Tulane, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Manjack is set to miss his first game of the season with an undisclosed hand injury. The sophomore wideout has logged 10 receptions for 113 yards and a touchdown across four games this season. In his absence, Matthew Golden and KeSean Carter should see an expanded role in Houston's passing attack. Manjack's next opportunity to return will be Oct. 7, against Memphis.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as Week 1 starter Manjack sits atop the "A" receiver depth chart for Saturday's opener against San Jose State, Shotgun Spratling of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Part of the 2021 class, Manjack didn't take long to make an impression on the coaching staff. It's notable that Gary Bryant (undisclosed) isn't in the mix for the season opener, which could have an impact on future depth charts, but it seems the 6-foot-3 freshman could be in line for some work right out of the gate.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

The rapid rise of Joseph Manjack IV, USC's three-star, no-gloves freshman receiver One of the biggest surprises of the Trojans' August has been an unheralded freshman receiver out of Houston who just keeps making plays.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM