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JUSTICE ELLISON #6 - RUNNING BACK - INDIANA HOOSIERS
848 YDS •
159 ATT •
10 TD
848 YDS
159 ATT
10 TD
Scores in blowout win Ellison totaled 11 rushes for 63 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 66-0 victory over Purdue.
Impact Ellison found the end zone on a two-yard run in the first quarter, opening up the scoring on the day. Unfortunately for Purdue, Ellison's touchdown would be far from the last score of the day as the Hoosiers were clearly looking for style points in their final opportunity before the final College Football Playoff rankings. The senior running back has had a career season after transferring in from Wake Forest in the off-season, running for 811 yards and 10 touchdowns through 12 games. His next opportunity will likely come in a first round matchup in the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff.
DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Moderate day in blowout loss Ellison accrued 17 carries for 62 yards during Saturday's 38-15 loss versus Ohio State.
Impact Ellison totaled 62 yards on a day in which the Hoosiers were completely shut down following the opening drive. The senior running back led the team in carries with 17, outpacing fellow back Ty Son Lawton, though Lawton outproduced Ellison on the day. Ellison has hit a cold streak lately, as Saturday marked his third consecutive game without a touchdown after finding the end zone in seven straight games before. Saturday's season finale against Purdue will be Ellison's final opportunity to improve his regular season numbers before the Hoosiers head into postseason play.
NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Quiet day in victory Ellison had nine rushes for 17 yards and gathered in 3 of 5 targets for 20 yards during Saturday's 20-15 victory versus Michigan.
Impact Ellison had a season-worst effort against a stout Michigan defense, running for a measly 17 yards on nine attempts. The senior running back has now had back-to-back games with less than 40 scoreless yards on the ground following a seven-game touchdown streak, ceding carries to fellow running back Ty Son Lawton for the first time since Week 6 as well. Ellison's production throughout the season indicates that the past two games could be an anomoly, though it's certainly concerning to see. A huge matchup against Ohio State awaits following this week's bye.
NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Quiet day in blowout win Ellison notched nine carries for 32 yards and reeled in all three targets for 22 yards during Saturday's 47-10 win against Michigan State.
Impact Ellison had a quiet day coming off back-to-back 100-plus-yard performances, breaking his seven-game scoring streak in the process. The senior running back did manage season-high numbers in both receptions and receiving yards on the day, though those numbers (three and 22, respectively) weren't exactly noteworthy either. Despite Saturday's quiet performance, Ellison has had a very productive season as the lead member of Indiana's backfield committee, rushing for 669 yards and nine touchdowns through nine games. A tough test against a stout Michigan run defense awaits this coming Saturday.
NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Productive performance in victory Ellison accrued 29 rushes for 123 yards and one touchdown and caught their only target for two yards during Saturday's 31-17 win over Washington.
Impact Ellison made the most of his largest workload of the season, running for a season-high 123 yards and a touchdown against the Huskies. He found the end zone on a five-yard run in the third quarter, giving the Hoosiers a 24-14 lead at the time. The senior running back has had a productive season thus far, running for 637 yards and nine touchdowns through the team's first eight contests and has now found the end zone in seven consecutive games for the Hoosiers. A trip to East Lansing to face Michigan State awaits this coming Saturday.
OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Productive efficiency in blowout Ellison notched nine rushes for 105 yards and two touchdowns and reeled in both targets for 16 yards during Saturday's 56-7 victory over Nebraska.
Impact It was a massive day for Ellison and the Indiana offense as a whole, as the senior running back contributed 105 yards and a pair of touchdowns on the ground during the Hoosiers' 56-7 destruction of the Cornhuskers. Saturday marked the second time this season Ellison has crossed the century mark as well as his second time recording multiple scores in a game. Despite logging just nine carries on the day, he once again led the team in attempts while averaging an exceptional 11.7 YPC. A home game against Washington awaits for Ellison and the Hoosiers this coming Saturday.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Productive efficiency in blowout Ellison notched nine rushes for 105 yards and two touchdowns and reeled in both targets for 16 yards during Saturday's 56-7 victory over Nebraska.
Impact It was a massive day for Ellison and the Indiana offense as a whole, as the senior running back contributed 105 yards and a pair of touchdowns on the ground during the Hoosiers' 56-7 destruction of the Cornhuskers. Saturday marked the second time this season Ellison has crossed the century mark as well as his second time recording multiple scores in a game. Despite logging just nine carries on the day, he once again led the team in attempts while averaging an exceptional 11.7 YPC. A home game against Washington awaits for Ellison and the Hoosiers this coming Saturday.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Leads team in rushing in win Ellison had 14 carries for 68 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 41-24 win versus Northwestern.
Impact Ellison found the end zone on a five-yard run to open up the scoring in the first quarter, extending his scoring streak to five consecutive games. The senior running back led the team in both yards and carries on the day, marking the fourth time in the team's first six games he led the Hoosiers in rushing attempts. Despite the committee approach the Indiana coaching staff clearly favors, Ellison has carved out a solid role for himself within the offense and will continue to be a solid option moving forward. A home matchup against Nebraska awaits following Saturday's bye.
OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in conference victory Ellison compiled 12 rushes for 51 yards and one touchdown and gathered in their only target for five yards during Saturday's 42-28 win against Maryland.
Impact Ellison found the end zone on a 19-yard scamper in the third quarter, giving the Hoosiers a 21-14 lead. The senior running back carried the ball 12 times on the day compared to fellow running back Ty Son Lawton's 19 attempts, though with no other back seeing more than three carries, Ellison was a clear top-two option for the Hoosiers. Ellison has now logged 341 yards and five touchdowns through the team's first five games and has now found the end zone in four consecutive games, indicating that his role within the offense can lead to consistent production. A road battle against Northwestern awaits on Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Leads team in rushing in blowout Ellison totaled nine rushes for 58 yards and one touchdown and hauled in 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 52-14 win against Charlotte.
Impact Ellison led the team in attempts and yards on a day in which the Hoosiers relied heavily on the running game to create separation against an inferior opponent. The senior running back found the end zone on a two-yard run int he second quarter, giving Indiana a 17-7 lead that they would continue to stretch throughout the game. Though a committee-style approach has been the preferred method through four games, Ellison leads the team in rushing by a healthy margin in that same timeframe, indicating that he can be considered the lead back within the offense. A home date against Maryland awaits on Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in blowout win Ellison accrued 10 carries for 47 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 42-13 win over UCLA.
Impact Ellison's score came on a one-yard plunge in the second quarter, giving the Hoosiers a 21-point lead. The senior's 10 attempts tied for the team lead on the day with fellow running back Ty Son Lawton, though Ellison was more productive in his attempts, averaging 4.7 YPC to Lawton's 3.3. With the team's committee-style approach likely to continue moving forward, Ellison will likely continue to get opportunities moving forward, starting with Saturday's matchup against Charlotte.
SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Scores twice in blowout Ellison notched nine rushes for 117 yards and two touchdowns during Friday's 77-3 victory over Western Illinois.
Impact The Hoosiers spread the love around on Saturday as five different backs received between five and nine carries, and Ellison made the most of his abbreviated opportunities. Averaging 13 YPC on the day, Ellison led the team in yards and attempts on his way to a productive day in a game that was never close. Through two games, Ellison has proven to be the most productive back in the Indiana backfield, though it appears a committee-style approach will likely continue moving forward. Ellison will look to separate himself from the pack starting against UCLA in Indiana's conference opener on Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Efficient day in opener Ellison had 10 rushes for 68 yards and reeled in their only target for 19 yards during Saturday's 31-7 victory against Florida International.
Impact Though Ty Son Lawton led the team in carries on the day, Ellison was productive in his attempts, averaging 6.8 YPC. Ellison and Lawton saw the majority of the team's carries throughout the day, with Elijah Green recording just five attempts late in the fourth quarter. Green and Lawton found the end zone for the Hoosiers and put together productive outings, indicating that the three backs will all continue to see work moving forward. The workload split will be worth monitoring moving forward, starting next week when the Hoosiers host Western Illinois.
SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
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AUGUST 8, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Leading rusher in loss Ellison had 21 carries for 73 yards in Saturday's 51-45 2OT loss to Clemson.
Impact Ellison got the bulk of the carries on Saturday as neither him or fellow back Christian Turner were very efficient.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nine carries in opener Ellison had nine carries for 48 yards in a win over Old Dominion on Saturday.
Impact After rushing for 115 yards in five games a season ago, Ellison tied his career-high with nine carries Saturday, while also hauling in one pass for 13 yards. The freshman it appears will play a role in the Demon Deacons backfield plans this season with another opportunity set for Saturday against Norfolk State next.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
