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Set to miss 2025 season Roberts suffered a torn ACL and will miss the 2025 season, Scott Watkins of the Sun Herald reports.

Impact Roberts was the leading candidate to man the backfield for the Moutaineers in 2025 after his season was cut short last season due to injury. His latest injury will open up more opportunities for transfers Rashon Dubinion and Khalida Keith to make an impact out of the gates.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Splitting first-team reps Roberts (undisclosed) made his return to practice and was seen splitting reps with fellow backs Rashod Dubinion and Khalifa Keith, per 247Sports.com.

Impact It's a good sign for Roberts after the 6-foot running back missed the last three games of the 2024 season as well as a portion of the off-season with an injury. With Roberts splitting first-team reps with the two transfer backs, it can be assumed he is expected to contend for the top spot in the Mountaineer backfield heading into the 2025 season. Roberts ran for 332 yards and a touchdown on 82 attempts prior to his injury last year, adding eight catches for 80 yards and a touchdown through the air as well.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Withdraws from portal Roberts (undisclosed) has withdrawn from the transfer portal, Pete Nakos of On3 reports.

Impact Roberts decided to enter the portal earlier in December but has withdrawn in decision before the new year. That is welcome news for Appalachian State, whose football program will now look to help him solve an undisclosed problem that cost him the end of his 2024 season.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Decides to enter portal Roberts (undisclosed) decided to enter the transfer portal Tuesday, Pete Nakos of On3 reports.

Impact Comparing 2023 and 2024, Roberts' statistical output took a downturn in the later year. Still, he logged at least 400 all-purpose yards and multiple touchdowns, proving himself capable of being a top option for any suitors interested in his services.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Thursday Roberts (undisclosed) is out for Thursday's game with an undisclosed injury, per Davis Lemons of TheAppalachianOnline.com.

Impact Roberts will miss Thursday's game with an undisclosed injury, his second missed game of the season. The redshirt sophomore running back left last week's game against Old Dominion with an injury and apparently has been unable to shake it in time for Thursday's matchup. Roberts will hope to use next week's bye to recover in time for the Mountaineers' next matchup against James Madison the following Saturday.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dominates Ragin' Cajuns Roberts totaled 26 rushes for 148 yards and reeled in 1 of 2 targets for 15 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-24 loss versus Louisiana.

Impact Roberts hadn't generated more than 38 rushing yards in a game this season and tallied fewer than 10 carries in four of five appearances. He shattered those totals in Week 7, assuming lead running back duties in place of Anderson Castle (undisclosed). Despite Saturday's outburst, Roberts is expected to continue to share rushes when Castle is healthy.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

First TD of 2024 Roberts recorded 13 rushes for 36 yards and one touchdown and caught 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 52-37 defeat against Marshall.

Impact Even with Anderson Castle (undisclosed) inactive, Roberts was part of a timeshare in the backfield. However, Roberts scored for the first time this season, finding paydirt from 10 yards out in the second quarter. Through five games, Roberts has 40 carries for 137 yards.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Splits carries Roberts notched nine rushes for 35 yards and hauled in 4 of 5 targets for 37 yards during Saturday's 38-10 victory over East Tennessee State.

Impact With workhorse back Nate Noel entering the transfer portal this offseason, there was a possibility that Roberts would enter a lead role for the Mountaineers in 2024. However, the team utilized a committee approach, with Anderson Castle seeing nine carries, Maquel Haywood rushing four times and Ahmani Marshall receiving three carries. While Roberts led the group in yards, his upside is severely capped by the timeshare.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Effective on 16 touches Roberts recorded 14 carries for 109 yards and one touchdown and hauled in all two targets for 27 yards during Saturday's 55-27 win versus Georgia Southern.

Impact Although Roberts didn't see a massive workload Saturday, he managed to put together a strong stat line. He averaged 7.8 yards per carry on the day and notched his fifth rushing touchdown of the campaign. He'll finish the regular season with 100 attempts for 595 yards while adding 11 catches for 97 yards over 10 games.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leads backfield in shootout Roberts tallied 13 carries for 109 yards and one touchdown and hauled in 2 of 3 targets for 11 yards during Saturday's 48-38 win over Southern Miss.

Impact While Nate Noel (ankle) was available for Saturday's game, he received only three carries, leaving plenty of work for Roberts. Though Roberts saw his carry total split in half Saturday, he still managed to top 100 yards and find the end zone. If Noel continues to be hampered by injury, expect Roberts to retain a starting role.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 125 yards from scrimmage Roberts recorded 26 carries for 109 yards during Saturday's 28-21 defeat versus Old Dominion. He also caught three passes for 16 yards.

Impact Roberts remained Appalachian State's lead back Saturday with Nate Noel (ankle) sidelined for a second straight contest. He handled 29 touches after seeing just 11 carries last week and turned the opportunities into his first 100-yard game of 2023. Expect Roberts to maintain RB1 duties if Noel continues to miss time.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE