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Withdraws from portal Hrbacek won't enter the transfer portal after all, he announced via his personal X account.

Impact Hrbacek tallied just 11 carries for 33 yards in his redshirt junior season with sAm Houston. The tailback spent four years with the Bearkats before initially electing to go elsewhere for his final year of eligibility, but will return to Sam Houston for a fifth year. He'll look to get more involved in the backfield in 2025.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Bearkats in rushing yards Hrbacek ran the ball eight times for 25 yards against UCF on Saturday.

Impact In the opener against Rice, Hrbacek didn't get a single touch. It seemed like John Gentry had secured the role of number-one pack. In this game, Gentry only had three carries for four yards. Hrbacek wasn't good, but he did get involved and change the landscape.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Targeted once in finale Hrbacek had zero carries and reeled in 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 23-20 win over Middle Tennessee State.

Impact Hrbacek will finish his redshirt sophomore season with 37 carries and seven receptions for 136 all-purpose yards (93 rushing and 43 receiving) across five games he played. Hrbacek's 2023 was a slight downgrade compared to his 2022, but he has two seasons of collegiate eligibility remaining to bounce back.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP at Louisiana Tech Hrbacek (undisclosed) did not play during Sam Houston's game Saturday at Louisiana Tech.

Impact Seeing as Hrbacek was considered "under 50 percent healthy" before the game at Louisiana Tech, it should not be surprising that he needed to sit out. Currently, Sam Houston's next game is at Western Kentucky on Nov. 18.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not near full health Head coach K.C. Keeler indicated Monday that Hrbacek is under 50 percent healthy, Colton Foster of Item Sports reports.

Impact Hrbacek logged 18 carries for 50 yards and two grabs for another 25 during last week's game against Kennesaw State, and it appears an injury may still be lingering. The redshirt sophomore hadn't seen the field since Week 4 prior to Saturday's contest, and there could be some question about whether or not he will be available this week. With John Gentry (undisclosed), Landan Brown (undisclosed) and Charles Crawford (undisclosed) all also banged up, the Bearkats have some serious depth concerns in the backfield.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in return Hrbacek ran 18 times for 50 yards and had two catches for 25 yards versus Kennesaw State on Saturday.

Impact Hrbacek had missed the previous five games with a knee injury. He finally got to return, and proceeded to average 2.8 yards per carry against an FCS team. All Hrbacek really did was cut into the carries of John Gentry, arguably a better back.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Listed on depth chart Hrbacek (knee) is listed on Sam Houston's depth chart for its game against Kennesaw State this Saturday, per Sports of SHSU.

Impact Hrbacek hasn't seen action since Week 4 against Houston. The tailback has been nursing a knee injury ever since, but it appears he's now finally ready to return to the backfield. Sam Houston's rushing attack should feature a heavy dose of John Gentry and Hrbacek in a complimentary role this weekend, presuming the later is healthy enough to play.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hopeful to play Head coach K.C. Keeler indicated Monday that Hrbacek (knee) is questionable to play and is hoping to have him back for Saturday's matchup against Kennesaw State, Sports of SHSU rep...

Impact Hrbacek has missed multiple games with a knee injury, so this provides positive news for the Bearkats. More news will surface regarding his availability as the week progresses.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out again Wednesday Hrbacek (knee) once again sat out in Sam Houston's loss to UTEP on Wednesday night, per Pro Football Focus.

Impact Hrbacek has dealt with a knee injury that's kept him out since Week 4 against Houston. The tailback was having a rather quiet season prior to that injury, posting 43 yards on 19 carries as well as five receptions for 18 yards. As long as Hrbacek remains out, John Gentry should remain the clear workhorse back for Sam Houston moving forward.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could be available soon Sam Houston's head coach Kurt Keeler said Hrbacek (knee) could be available soon, Sports of SHSU reports.

Impact Keeler said Hrbacek "may be back in a week or two" from now. So, the running back could be available again when Sam Houston's team hosts UTEP next Wednesday or Kennesaw State on Nov. 4.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still sporting knee brace Hrbacek (leg) is still supporting a knee brace, according to a social media post he made Sunday.

Impact On Sunday, Hrbacek publicized a video of him sporting a bulky brace on his right knee. It or something is limiting him to treadmill work, thereby making his availability status more doubtful than questionable as Sam Houston's team prepares to host Florida International on Wednesday. Hrbacek is expected to sit out, given where he was Sunday.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Houston eases by Tarleton 40-21

Zach Hrbacek rushed for an 80-yard touchdown on the second play of the game, Seth Morgan made four field goals, and Sam Houston eased by Tarleton 40-21

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS