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Headed to the FCS Lawrence will transfer to FCS Missouri State, per the Springfield News-Leader.

Impact Lawrence will have one year of eligibility remaining with Missouri State after he spent two seasons at South Dakota and two seasons at Florida International. Lawrence has 1,500 rushing yards and nine touchdowns to his name along with 29 receptions for 260 yards and a score.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Will enter portal Lawrence will enter the transfer portal, according to his X account.

Impact Lawrence has only one year of collegiate eligibility remaining, so it makes sense he will give the transfer portal a go. That way, he can choose where his collegiate career will end, likely in 2025.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rushes for TD Lawrence ran eight times for 43 yards and a score against JSU on Saturday.

Impact This was Lawrence's first touchdown of the season. He's also yet to have double-digit touches, or over 50 yards, in a game.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets involved again Lawrence had eight carries for 44 yards against SHSU on Tuesday.

Impact Lawrence has not been involved in the offense much this season. In fact, though he was active, the former South Dakota back did not have a touch in either of FIU's last two games.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Runs for 56 yards Lawrence ran 16 times for 56 yards against JSU on Wednesday.

Impact Lawrence is clearly the top back for FIU, and he's gotten 16 carries in each of his last two games. However, he hasn't run for over 100 yards since the season opener, and he only has four touchdowns on the year.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone Lawrence ran 16 times for 47 yards and a touchdown against Sam Houston on Wednesday.

Impact Averaging 2.9 yards per carry is not ideal, and neither is only managing 47 yards in a game that goes into double overtime. Lawrence started the season well, but over his last five games he has 46 carries for 181 yards.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE