MARIO ANDERSON JR. NEWS

Scores twice in Frisco Bowl Anderson posted 17 rushes for 70 yards and one touchdown and caught all six targets for 22 yards and one touchdown during Tuesday's 42-37 win against West Virginia.

Impact Anderson notched 92 total yards and two touchdowns as the Tigers took down the Mountaineers in the Frisco Bowl. The 5-foot-9 senior transfer from South Carolina burst onto the scene with Memphis, totaling 236 carries for 1,362 yards and 18 touchdowns on the ground, along with 52 receptions for 312 yards and three touchdowns through the air. Anderson may look to capitalize on his hyper-productive season and seek an opportunity at the professional level this spring.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads win over Tulane Anderson accrued 24 rushes for 177 yards and one touchdown and caught all two targets for negative four yards during Thursday's 34-24 victory over Tulane.

Impact Anderson had yet another strong performance to end the 2024 regular season. He rushed for 177 yards, his second most in a game this season, and scored his 19th touchdown of the season. He was one of the most productive running backs in the country this season, finishing the year with 1,292 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns and catching 46 passes for 290 yards and two touchdowns. He will have one more game with the Tigers during bowl season.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Excellent once again Anderson posted 22 carries for 138 yards and one touchdown and hauled in 4 of 5 targets for 36 yards during Saturday's 53-18 victory versus UAB.

Impact Anderson rushed for 138 yards Saturday, his fourth time this season with over 130 yards, all of which have come in his last five games. He also scored an 11-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter, his 18th touchdown of the campaign. After a bye week he faces a difficult matchup on Thanksgiving at Tulane.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dominant Friday Anderson recorded 25 rushes for 144 yards and one touchdown and gathered in 1 of 2 targets for 31 yards during Friday's 27-20 victory versus Rice.

Impact Anderson was back on track Friday as he once again led the Tigers to a win. He received 25 carries, his second-most this season, and ran for 144 yards, also his second-most this season. He also scored a 10-yard rushing touchdown in the second quarter, his 17th touchdown of the season. He faces another favorable matchup next Saturday versus UAB.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in loss Anderson recorded 12 carries for 53 yards and one touchdown and reeled in 7 of 9 targets for 35 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 44-36 defeat versus Texas-San Antonio.

Impact Although Anderson did not put up his typical yardage, he scored a pair of touchdowns to give him a nice performance. He opened up the scoring with a 16-yard rush in the first quarter, then caught a five-yard touchdown in the waning seconds of the fourth quarter. He now has 16 total touchdowns through nine games this season.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

High volume Saturday Anderson totaled 32 carries for 141 yards and one touchdown and gathered in all three targets for 25 yards during Saturday's 33-28 victory versus Charlotte.

Impact Anderson saw 32 carries Saturday, by far his most in a game this season. He ran for 141 yards -- his second most this campaign -- and scored his 13th rushing touchdown of the season. He did all this despite suffering an injury and heading to the locker room during the game, but he was able to return to the game so the injury was not serious.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in game Anderson (undisclosed) has returned to Saturday's game versus Charlotte, Jonah Dylan of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Anderson headed to the locker room during Saturday's game versus Charlotte and has since returned to the field. It's a massive sigh of relief for the Tigers as the team was already thin at running back and has relied heavily on Anderson this season.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goes to locker room Anderson departed Saturday's game limping before going to the locker room, Jonah Dylan of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Anderson has been the lynchpin for the Tigers' backfield this season in what has been a room thinned out by injury. It's unclear if the back will be able to rejoin the action after racking up 19 carries for 88 yards prior to his departure.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

How Mario Anderson, Mitch Jeter, Jordan Burch, USC transfers are doing at new schools Anderson has double-digit touchdowns in the 2024 season at his new college.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Scores four TDs Saturday Anderson logged 22 carries for 183 yards and four touchdowns and hauled in 5 of 7 targets for 27 yards during Saturday's 52-44 win versus North Texas.

Impact Anderson found the end zone four times Saturday, bringing him up to 13 total touchdowns through seven games this season. He also ran for a season-high 183 yards on a season-high 22 carries. He also added five catches for the third time in his last four games. Anderson is clearly the focal point of the Tigers' offense and will likely continue to dominate given Memphis will be favored in each of the team's next four games.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Anderson runs for 183 yards, 4 TDs to lead Memphis over North Texas 52-44

Mario Anderson Jr. ran for 183 yards and matched a program record with four touchdowns to lead Memphis to a 52-44 victory over North Texas

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will be available after ejection Anderson will be available this week against North Texas after he was ejected for spitting on a player against South Florida, Jonah Dylan of the Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Anderson was ejected mid-game against the Bulls. His head coach Ryan Silverfield told reporters this week that the tailback will be available despite his "completely despicable" actions. Anderson should resume his role as the lead back in this offense moving forward.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Catches TD Saturday Anderson accrued six rushes for 18 yards and gathered in all four targets for 15 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 21-3 victory over South Florida.

Impact Anderson had an uncharacteristically quiet outing Saturday, however he salvaged his performance with a receiving touchdown in the first quarter. He was out-touched and out-rushed by Brandon Thomas, however Anderson played an unusually low number of snaps so he may have suffered an injury during the game.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Catches TD Saturday Anderson accrued six rushes for 18 yards and gathered in all four targets for 15 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 21-3 victory over South Florida.

Impact Anderson had an uncharacteristically quiet outing Saturday, however he salvaged his performance with a receiving touchdown in the first quarter. He was out-touched and out-rushed by Brandon Thomas, however Anderson played an unusually low number of snaps so he may have suffered an injury during the game.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in Saturday's win Anderson notched 18 rushes for 118 yards and one touchdown and hauled in all six targets for 43 yards during Saturday's 24-7 victory against Middle Tennessee State.

Impact Anderson had another excellent performance Saturday as he gained a season-high 161 yards from scrimmage and scored his eighth touchdown of the season. He was tied for the most receptions on the team with six -- which also marked a season high -- and received the second most targets on the team as well. He has seen over 18 touches in each of the last four games and has proven that he can put together elite performances with that high volume.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in Saturday's win Anderson notched 18 rushes for 118 yards and one touchdown and hauled in all six targets for 43 yards during Saturday's 24-7 victory against Middle Tennessee State.

Impact Anderson had another excellent performance Saturday as he gained a season-high 161 yards from scrimmage and scored his eighth touchdown of the season. He was tied for the most receptions on the team with six -- which also marked a season high -- and received the second most targets on the team as well. He has seen over 18 touches in each of the last four games and has proven that he can put together elite performances with that high volume.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis rides Mario Anderson Jr., Brandon Thomas to 24-7 victory over Middle Tennessee

Mario Anderson Jr. ran for 118 yards and a touchdown, Brandon Thomas added two short touchdown runs, and Memphis cruised to a 24-7 victory over Middle Tennessee

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Excellent in loss to Navy Anderson tallied 17 rushes for 117 yards and three touchdowns and reeled in 5 of 7 targets for 17 yards during Saturday's 56-44 loss versus Navy.

Impact Anderson led the Tigers' backfield once again Saturday and put together his best outing of the season despite the negative game script. He scored three times on the ground and rushed for 117 yards on nearly seven yards per carry. He also stay productive in the passing game and set season highs with five receptions on seven targets. Even though Brandon Thomas got his fair share of work, this is clearly Anderson's backfield and he has proven his ability to be extremely productive regardless of if the Tigers are winning or losing.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads backfield Saturday Anderson notched 14 carries for 32 yards and caught all four targets for 38 yards during Saturday's 20-12 victory versus Florida State.

Impact While it was not a particularly efficient day for Anderson, he silenced any doubt that he is the Tigers' top back following Sutton Smith's season-ending injury. He out-touched Greg Desrosiers 18 to eight in the game and will likely be more efficient versus worse defenses as the Tigers head into conference play.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Excellent versus Troy Anderson Jr. totaled 17 carries for 125 yards and two touchdowns and caught four of five targets for 23 yards during Saturday's 38-17 win over Troy.

Impact On Saturday, Sutton Smith (leg) was ruled out for the 2024 season, leaving Anderson as the clear cut No. 1 running back for Memphis. He proved that during Saturday's game as he gained nearly 150 yards from scrimmage in addition to scoring two touchdowns in his second consecutive game. With Smith's injury and Anderson's recent play, Anderson's value for the remainder of the season is sky-high.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Excellent versus Troy Anderson Jr. totaled 17 carries for 125 yards and two touchdowns and caught four of five targets for 23 yards during Saturday's 38-17 win over Troy.

Impact On Saturday, Sutton Smith (leg) was ruled out for the 2024 season, leaving Anderson as the clear cut No. 1 running back for Memphis. He proved that during Saturday's game as he gained nearly 150 yards from scrimmage in addition to scoring two touchdowns in his second consecutive game. With Smith's injury and Anderson's recent play, Anderson's value for the remainder of the season is sky-high.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Anderson runs for 125 yards, 2 TDs in Memphis' 38-17 victory over Troy

Mario Anderson ran for 125 yards and two touchdowns and Memphis defeated Troy 38-17 on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to start Saturday Anderson is slated to start Saturday's game against Troy, Frank Bonner II of The Daily Memphian reports.

Impact Anderson worked alongside Sutton Smith (leg) in the opener, but an injury will cost Smith some time, leaving Anderson to claim the lion's share of touches in the meantime. Anderson posted 10 carries for 46 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the opener and should be worthy of a look in most fantasy formats as a key piece in an explosive Memphis offense.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in opener Anderson Jr. had 10 carries for 46 yards and two touchdowns and gathered in their only target for four yards during Saturday's 40-0 victory over North Alabama.

Impact Anderson's first game with the Tigers after transferring from South Carolina went quite well. He scored a pair of rushing touchdowns and more than doubled any of his teammates rushing attempts. While the 46 rushing yards left something to be desired, he has clearly established himself as the No. 1 option in a rushing attack that allowed Blake Watson to be one of the most productive backs in the country last season.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Commits to Memphis Anderson has committed to Memphis for the 2024 season, Sam Gillenwater of On3.com reports.

Impact Anderson should provide quite a boost to Memphis' rushing attack. In his lone season with the Gamecocks, he ran for 707 yards and three touchdowns on 143 carries.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE