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Eight touches in loss at Colorado Mitchell posted seven rushes for 28 yards and reeled in his only target for five yards during Saturday's 49-24 loss versus Colorado.

Impact Mitchell logged multiple touches for the first time since recording three carries against Arizona in Week 5. Starting RB Micah Bernard did get banged up early in the game, but played through the injury, so that could have been part of the reason Mitchell saw an uptick in touches. Utah will play Iowa State next week.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Healthy again Mitchell (undisclosed) managed to play in Utah's loss to TCU on Saturday.

Impact While Mitchell was able to play, he only saw a limited role and didn't record any stats. He will look to have an increased role in two weeks versus BYU following the team's upcoming bye.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Limited against TCU Mitchell (undisclosed) saw limited snaps during Saturday's 13-7 loss to TCU, failing to record a counting stat.

Impact Mitchell returned to action for the first time since Utah's Week 5 matchup against Arizona, and though he recorded just three total snaps and was held without a counting stat on the day, it's encouraging to see his return to the field. The redshirt freshman running back was starting to get more opportunities through the first few games for the Utes this season prior to his injury, recording 37 carries for 127 yards and a touchdown through the team's first five games. Mitchell will hope to continue his recovery and work his way back into the offense in time for next week's matchup against Houston.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

DNP against Sun Devils Mitchell did not play in Utah's 27-19 loss to Arizona State on Friday.

Impact Mitchell was held out of the game for unspecified reasons after appearing in each of the Utes' first five games of the season. The redshirt freshman running back has run for 127 yards and a touchdown on 37 carries in that time and will hope to return to action when Utah hosts TCU next week.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high 14 carries in win Mitchell had 14 rushes for 75 yards during Saturday's 38-21 victory over Utah State.

Impact Mitchell was impressive on a season-high 14 carries at 5.4 yards per carry against Utah State. Teammate Micah Benard led the way with 17 carries for 123 yards and a touchdown. With true freshman QB Isaac Wilson receiving the start, Utah likely put a bit more on Bernard and Mitchell. Utah will play at Oklahoma State next week.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to the game Mitchell (undisclosed) returned to the game Saturday versus Baylor according to the Fox Broadcast.

Impact Mitchell was carted off the field earlier, making the apperance that he suffered a serious injury. Instead it appears he is good to go as he was able to make his return to field before the end of the game.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Carried off the field Mitchell (undisclosed) was carried off the field Saturday during Utah's matchup versus Baylor, Joe Coles of Desert News reports.

Impact Mitchell carried the ball four times for 11 yards before exiting the game. Anthony Woods will likely see a bigger workload if Mitchell is unable to return.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Records first collegiate TD Mitchell notched six rushes for 21 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 49-0 victory against Southern Utah.

Impact Mitchell recorded his first collegiate touchdown at Utah with a score against Southern Utah. The redshirt sophomore is expected to be in a committee with Micah Bernard at the running back position. Utah will host Baylor next week.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Records first collegiate TD Mitchell notched six rushes for 21 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 49-0 victory against Southern Utah.

Impact Mitchell recorded his first collegiate touchdown at Utah with a score against Southern Utah. The redshirt sophomore is expected to be in a committee with Micah Bernard at the running back position. Utah will host Baylor next week.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Making push, expected in committee Mitchell is making a significant push for playing time and could be part of a by-committee approach during Utah's 2024 season, Jason Batacao of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Mitchell is a 6-foot, 211-pound running back expected to begin his collegiate career during 2024. Utah's competition at the position is currently considered a dead heat, which he has viewed as an opening. Because there remains no clear-cut No. 1 at running back, the Utes are considering a "by-committee approach" with Mitchell, Micah Bernard and Jaylon Glover. This is a relatively impressive spot for Mitchell to be in, considering he is not as highly experienced as Bernard and Glover are in FBS action.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE