MARQUEZ COOPER NEWS

Logs 26 carries in loss Cooper notched 26 rushes for 97 yards and caught two targets for 14 yards during Saturday's 41-20 loss to UNLV.

Impact With SDSU struggling to move the ball through the air, the Aztecs continue to rely on Cooper as their primary contributor on offense -- the senior saw 25-plus carries for the sixth time this season while coming three yards shy of his fifth 100-yard outing. Still, Cooper was able to eclipse the 1,000-yard threshold for the fourth time in his collegiate career. He's up to 1,062 yards and nine touchdowns on 246 carries this season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

A self-described 'professional chain-mover,' Aztecs running back Marquez Cooper nears milestone San Diego State running back Marquez Cooper grew up in Gaithersburg, Md., where he remembers playing...

NOVEMBER 14 • SACBEE.COM

Big workload in loss Cooper totaled 35 rushes for 123 yards and caught all three of his targets for six yards and a touchdown during Friday's 21-16 loss to New Mexico.

Impact Cooper was the focal point of the Aztecs' offense again -- after seeing less than 20 carries in back-to-back contests, the senior's 35 carries Friday marked a season high. Cooper's now up to 965 rushing yards on the campaign as he looks to reach the 1,000-yard mark for the fourth time with a third program.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient in loss Cooper logged 16 carries for 94 yards and a touchdown during Friday's 56-24 defeat to Boise State.

Impact Cooper's 16 carries were his second-fewest this season, though he was still able to record his highest yardage total in three games. Overall, the senior Cooper is up to 842 yards with nine touchdowns on 185 carries this year.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Two scores in loss Cooper had 18 carries for 78 yards and two touchdowns and hauled in his only target for six yards during Saturday's 29-26 defeat to Washington State.

Impact Cooper had fewer than 20 carries for the first time since Week 2, though the senior was able to turn in a solid performance regardless thanks to a pair of short-yardage touchdown runs. Cooper's up to 748 yards with eight touchdowns through seven games this season.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Productive again in win Cooper compiled 25 rushes for 87 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 27-24 win over Wyoming.

Impact Cooper's now ran the ball 89 times for 307 yards with four touchdowns in his last three games. Overall, the senior's averaged 4.4 yards per carry on 151 attempts this year, totaling 670 yards with six touchdowns.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Another 30 carries vs. Hawaii Cooper had 30 rushes for 109 yards and two touchdowns and reeled in four targets for 28 yards during Saturday's 27-24 victory over Hawaii.

Impact The Aztecs seem content with running their offense through Cooper -- the senior has gotten at least 30 touches in back-to-back outings, totaling 220 yards with three touchdowns in that span. Cooper's up to 583 yards with five touchdowns this year on 126 carries, good for second-most in the nation behind North Carolina's Omarion Hampton.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Marquez Cooper runs for 109 yards, 2 TDs; San Diego State beats Hawaii 27-24 in MWC opener

Marquez Cooper ran for 109 yards and two touchdowns to lead San Diego State over Hawaii 27-24 in a Mountain West Conference opener

OCTOBER 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sees 34 carries in loss Cooper totaled 34 carries for 111 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 22-21 loss to Central Michigan.

Impact The Aztecs leaned on Cooper heavily Saturday -- no other back had more than one carry in the loss. It's the second time the senior's eclipsed 100 yards through four games this season. Overall, Cooper's ran the ball 96 times for 474 yards and three scores this year. With San Diego State struggling to get much going through the air with freshman quarterback Danny O'Neil, Cooper should continue to see a hefty workload going forward.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to lead rushing attack Cooper totaled 22 rushes for 87 yards and hauled in 1 of 2 targets for one yard during Saturday's 31-10 loss to California.

Impact Through three weeks, Cooper has separated himself as the bell cow in San Diego State's backfield -- no other running back saw more than three carries Saturday. After posting three consecutive 1,000-yard seasons between Kent State and Ball State, Cooper is well on his way to topping that mark again in his first season with the Aztecs. He's up to 363 yards with two touchdowns on 62 carries this year. With San Diego State struggling to move the ball through the air, Cooper could see an even larger role going forward.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Limited by Oregon State Cooper accrued 13 rushes for 53 yards and hauled in 2 of 4 targets for 19 yards during Saturday's 21-0 defeat to Oregon State.

Impact Cooper led the Aztecs in both carries and yardage for a second straight week, though San Diego State's offense was limited as a whole in a shutout loss to the Beavers. After a huge Week 1, Cooper has 276 yards and two touchdowns on 40 carries this season. He'll have another tough matchup this weekend against Cal prior to SDSU's bye week.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 5 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Leads backfield Saturday Cooper totaled 27 rushes for 223 yards and two touchdowns and hauled in three targets for 10 yards during Saturday's 45-14 win over Texas A&M-Commerce.

Impact After posting three consecutive 1,000-yard seasons between Kent State and Ball State, Cooper immediately took over the lead-back role at SDSU -- no other back had more than five carries Saturday. The 5-foot-8 Cooper certainly made the most of the opportunity, averaging 8.3 yards per carry while finding the end zone twice in the second half, including a 47-yard rush early in the third quarter. Cooper looks poised for a huge season with the Aztecs.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Marquez Cooper runs for two TDs as San Diego State rolls past Texas A&M-Commerce, 45-14

Marquez Cooper ran for 223 yards and two second-half touchdowns to lead San Diego State to a 45-14 win over Texas A&M-Commerce in a season-opener

SEPTEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Runs for 136 vs. Miami of Ohio Cooper had 31 carries for 136 yards and two catches for 13 yards against Miami (OH) on Saturday.

Impact Cooper will finish his first season for Ball State, after transferring over from Kent State, with 227 carries for 1,043 yards and four touchdowns, along with 19 catches for 164 yards.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Runs for 140 against Kent State Cooper had 25 carries for 140 yards and a touchdown on Saturday against Kent State.

Impact Cooper, a Kent State transfer, had an expected big game against his former school. He has 196 carries for 907 yards and four touchdowns this season with one game to go.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cooper rushes for 162 yards and TD to help Ball State snap 4-game losing streak, beating CMU 24-17

Marquez Cooper rushed for 162 yards and a touchdown, Kiael Kelly added two rushing touchdowns and Ball State snapped a four-game losing streak with a 24-17 win over Central Michiga...

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Runs for 162 against CMU Cooper had 26 carries for 162 yards and a touchdown on Saturday against Central Michigan.

Impact Cooper has had a fairly disappointing season overall, but he does have at least 15 carries and 60 yards in three of the last four games as Ball State has gotten some traction offensively.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Runs for 240 against Ohio Walker had 40 carries for 240 yards and two touchdowns on Saturday against Ohio

Impact A massive workload yielded massive results for Cooper in a great matchup. He has scored in three traight games, with multiple scores in two of those. He's a fantasy lineup lock next week against Miami of Ohio.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up 130 total yards vs. Georgia Cooper had 21 carries for 90 yards and a touchdown, along with two catches for 40 yards, against Georgia on Saturday.

Impact An excellent outing for Cooper in a tough matchup. He has scored in three of four games this season, with more than 85 yards in the last two. MAC play is now coming, starting with Ohio next week.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice vs. LIU Cooper had 18 carries for 89 yards and two touchdowns on Saturday against Long Island.

Impact Cooper had his best game of the season in his easiest matchup. Just one more tough matchup, next week against Georgia, before MAC play starts against Ohio on Oct. 1. Patience is a virtue here.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tops 100 yards vs. VMI Cooper had 12 carries for 119 yards a touchdown, with a long run of 66 yards, Saturday against VMI.

Impact Cooper's long run was not the scoring run as he cleared 100 yards in a nice matchup. A significantly tougher matchup is on the way next week against Iowa, but among Kent State backs he is probably atop the heap for consistent fantasy value.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Clears 60 total yards vs. Texas A&M Cooper had eight carries for 42 yards and one catch for 19 yards Saturday night against Texas A&M.

Impact Cooper seems to be the Kent State back with a role as a pass catcher, which makes him the most appealing fantasy option. A big game could be in store next week against VMI.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE