TAWEE WALKER NEWS

Listed as questionable Walker (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Wisconsin's Week 2 matchup with South Dakota.

Impact This is a big deal for the Badgers, as Walker asserted himself as the top back last week despite being out-paced by Chez Mellusi in terms of carries. If Walker can't go, expect a healthy dose of Mellusi but also plenty of snaps for Cade Yacamelli and Jackson Acker.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Pushes into end zone Week 1 Walker tallied 15 carries for 66 yards and one touchdown and gathered in all two targets for 11 yards during Friday's 28-14 victory against Western Michigan.

Impact Walker ran through multiple defenders en route to a six-yard touchdown to put the Badgers back up 21-14 early in the fourth quarter. The Oklahoma transfer played a significant role in his Wisconsin debut, nearly splitting carries with Chez Mellusi (19 rushes, 74 yards, one touchdown). Walker also logged the first carry on Wisconsin's opening drive, indicating that it should be a fairly even 1-2 punch at running back for the Badgers this season. However, neither rusher managed to break any explosive runs, as Mellusi logged a team-high 11-yard rush. Unless the Badgers can start to open more rushing lanes, both players' production could be limited by this snap distribution moving forward. It will be worth monitoring how Walker and Mellusi perform versus South Dakota in Week 2.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Challenging for starting role Walker has reportedly been impressing in fall practice and could potentially challenge for the starting role for the Badgers, per Jon McNamara of Rivals.com.

Impact Walker, who transferred in from Oklahoma, will be competing with Chez Mellusi to replace Braelon Allen and lead the Wisconsin backfield for the 2024 season. The 5-foot-9 senior has reportedly impressed coaches during fall practice and has earned consideration to be named RB1. Walker ran for 513 yards and seven touchdowns for the Sooners in 2023 and will be hoping to earn the top spot for the Badgers in 2024.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma Transfer Tawee Walker a Welcomed Addition to Wisconsin's Backfield The Oklahoma transfer appears on track to be a co-starter for Wisconsin in 2024.

MAY 11 • 247SPORTS.COM

Running back Tawee Walker details commitment to Badgers Running back Tawee Walker breaks down commitment to Badgers

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Former OU RB Tawee Walker commits to Wisconsin The stout running back who became the Sooners best back for a stretch of the season has committed to Wisconsin. Walker, who was a walk-on fo...

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Single carry in win over WVU Walker recorded one carry for negative two yards during Saturday's 59-20 win versus West Virginia.

Impact Walker saw just one carry as teammate Gavin Sawchuk was the primary back against the Mountaineers with 22 carries for 135 yards. Both backs have seen work with Marcus Major dealing with a shoulder injury. Expect a mix of all three backs at BYU next week as Oklahoma should have no problems moving the ball versus that defense.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Tawee Walker Gives Oklahoma the Lead On Big Run The Sooners have leaned heavily on Tawee Walker in the second half, and it’s working.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Warming up Saturday Walker (ankle) is in uniform and is warming up ahead of Saturday's game at Oklahoma State, Josh Callaway of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Walker is warming up ahead of Saturday's rivalry game, a great sign that he may be able to play. Last week he rushed 23 times for 146 yards and a touchdown, so he would be a huge boost for the Sooners' offense.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

May be game-time decision Walker (ankle) may be a game-time decision for the Sooners' game Saturday at Oklahoma State, Tom Green of AL.com reports.

Impact According to Eric Bailey of the Tulsa World, Walker suffered significant pain in his left ankle during the Sooners' previous game, hence his availability status being at least a little murky for their matchup Saturday. The running back excelled during October, so him sitting out at Oklahoma State may be a significant hit to his positive momentum.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Big game after suspension Walker logged 23 carries for 146 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-33 defeat versus Kansas.

Impact Walker's return from a one-game suspension was a success with his second 100-yard rushing game of the season. He received the bulk of the carries with Marcus Major out with a shoulder injury. It's worth noting that quarterback Dillon Gabriel did have a season-high three rushing scores, so Walker's day could have been even better with more scoring opportunities. Walker is worth considering for fantasy purposes when Oklahoma plays at Oklahoma State next week if Major is forced to miss another game.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sooners left to ponder where they stand after stunning loss

Plenty of blame to go around after Oklahoma's loss to Kansas. "We hurt ourselves in a lot of places," wideout Drake Stoops said.

OCTOBER 29, 2023

In an ugly Kansas loss, Tawee Walker was a lone bright spot for the Sooners The leading man of the day was walk-on running back Tawee Walker. All season long, the Sooners have struggled running the football to their...

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Oklahoma-Kansas GameDay: Under the Radar Da’Jon Terry ... Troy Everett ... Kendel Dolby ... Tawee Walker ... Jaren Kanek

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Back after suspension Walker (suspension) is in uniform and will play against Kansas on Saturday, Josh Callaway of 247 Sports reports.

Impact Walker served a one-game suspension last week, but will return to contribute in this road matchup with the Jayhawks.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Week 8 Walker was suspended for Oklahoma's game Saturday against UCF, Bob Przybylo of SoonerScoop.com reports.

Impact For reasons that have not been publicized, Walker was given an "in-house suspension" by Oklahoma's football team for Week 8, However, head coach Brent Venables said after Saturday's game that the running back will be back next week, when then Sooners play at Kansas.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not spotted in warmups Walker doesn't appear to be warming up ahead of Saturday's game versus UCF, Eli Lederman of Sellout Crowd reports.

Impact Coming off a lead role last week against Texas that included a pair of touchdowns, it appears Walker will likely sit out against a rough UCF rush defense, allowing nearly 200 rushing yards per game. Marcus Major would likely take on lead back duties if Walker sits as is seemingly expected.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Oklahoma RB Tawee Walker Texas Postgame Interview Watch as Oklahoma running back Tawee Walker spoke with the media following No. 12 OU’s 34-30 win over the No. 3 Texas Longhorns in the 2023...

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

WATCH: Tawee Walker Plows in to Give Oklahoma a 10-Point Lead Watch the Sooners take a 27-17 lead on Tawee Walker’s second touchdown run of the game.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

WATCH: Oklahoma RB Tawee Walker Walks in to Give Sooners the Lead OU took a 17-14 lead in the second quarter after Tawee Walker rode big blocks behind Andrew Raym and Cayden Green.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Oklahoma has massive opportunity vs. Texas in Red River matchup

Sooners can avenge 2022 embarrassment and show they're national title contenders with a win over Longhorns on Saturday.

OCTOBER 4, 2023

WATCH: Oklahoma RB Tawee Walker Interview Sooners’ running back Tawee Walker speaks to the media following OU practice on Sept 25, 2023.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

WATCH: Oklahoma's Tawee Walker Trucks a Defender in Open Field The Sooners have needed Tawee Walker’s physical running so far against Cincinnati.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM