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A blown call could cost a key Ohio State transfer addition his role as performance concerns continue to mount

The Ohio State Buckeyes cruised to a 38-14 beatdown of rival Penn State on Saturday, using a third-quarter avalanche to finish off the Nittany Lions. The first half wasn't so smooth despite the Buckeyes out-gaining Penn State almost two-to-one, as a fumble changed the momentum of the game right before the teams went into halftime.

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Watch: Ohio State Buckeyes RB CJ Donaldson Scores First Touchdown Against Texas

We got life in Columbus. The Ohio State Buckeyes and head coach Ryan Day, in their most pivotal game of the 2025 college football season, were able to strike first in the middle of the second quarter.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 11

Ohio State transfer addition gets real about big change that may allow him to breakout for Buckeyes as soon as Week 1 against Texas

The Ohio State Buckeyes didn’t hit the transfer portal as hard this past offseason as they did a year ago. They added a few players who filled clear needs, plus one true luxury addition — tight end Max Klare.

College Football News / Land-Grant Holy Land / June 4

Player to Watch: CJ Donaldson’s experience at running back is invaluable

With TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins now in the NFL, CJ Donaldson will look to step in and provide stability at running back for Ohio State. One of the biggest question marks for Ohio State heading into this season is how the running backs will perform.

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College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / May 15

CJ Donaldson Explains Decision to Leave West Virginia, Transfer to Ohio State

When the coaching change took place in Morgantown, there were really only a handful of players who West Virginia fans were hoping would stay put and finish their career out at West Virginia.

College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / March 20

Watch: Transfer RB Loses 18-pounds; Feels Like the “Flash”

Ohio State had to reload at several positions after winning the National Championship in January. One of these was at running back, where transfer CJ Donaldson (West Virginia) has transformed his body since his arrival in Columbus Donaldson was listed at 238-pounds on the official roster during his last two seasons at West Virginia.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / The Spun / March 20

Ohio State Football Player Announces He's Lost 18 Pounds

As the Ohio State Buckeyes football offseason churns along all of the players are getting into playing shape for the 2025 season in a little over six months.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / March 18

Under-the-radar Ohio State transfer addition hopes phyical transformation redefines his ceiling

When the Ohio State Buckeyes added senior running back CJ Donaldson from West Virginia in the transfer portal, the coaching staff likely had planned for him to fill a specific role.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / January 10

West Virginia Lands Commitment from FCS Running Back Transfer

Over the last three seasons, West Virginia fans have been accustomed to seeing a big, physical back in the Mountaineer backfield with CJ Donaldson at the helm.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / January 7

Massive FCS Running Back Transfer is Set to Visit West Virginia

Former West Virginia running back CJ Donaldson was a big dude, especially for the position he played, but today, the Mountaineers will be hosting an even larger running back, if you can believe that to be possible.

College Football News / WV Sports Now / December 28

WVSN WVU Football Transfer Portal Tracker – December 28

Since the WVU football program is experiencing a transition and knew that would mean an influx of players going in and out of West Virginia, WV Sport Now is offering this separate notebook that will serve as a tracker of the transfer portal movement.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 24

CJ Donaldson's transfer addition allows Ohio State to redefine 2025 offense around Julian Sayin

The Ohio State Buckeyes picked up a few transfer portal commitments after beating the Tennessee Volunteers last weekend. The most familiar name to college football fans is CJ Donaldson Jr.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Buckeye Wire / December 24

Ohio State football signs highly touted transfer running back

The Ohio State Buckeyes are a program that has developed some of the best of the best at the highest level in football. That’s one reason why they continually get some of the top recruits in the country.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 23

Jeremiah Smith Reacts to Ohio State's Latest Transfer Portal Addition

The No. 8 Ohio State Buckeyes silenced their doubters on Saturday with a dominant 42-17 victory over the No. 9 Tennessee Volunteers, advancing to the quarterfinals for a highly anticipated rematch with the No.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / December 23

Ohio State football lands West Virginia RB in transfer portal move

Ohio State football landed a talented running back in the transfer portal. The Buckeyes are riding high off a home rout over No. 7 Tennessee in the College Football Playoff.

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College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / December 23

Former West Virginia RB CJ Donaldson Transfers to Ohio State

West Virginia running back CJ Donaldson is officially on his way out of Morgantown, announcing his commitment to Ohio State on Monday afternoon. Donaldson

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / December 19

WVU RB CJ Donaldson Set to Enter the Transfer Portal

Junior West Virginia running back CJ Donaldson is planning to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal, according to Max Olson of ESPN. The former tight end turned running back put together a pretty solid career in Morgantown, rushing for 2,058 yards and 30 touchdowns on 421 carries, averaging 4.9 yards per pop.

College Football News / Field Level Media / November 23

West Virginia knocks off UCF for second straight season

CJ Donaldson Jr. rushed for two touchdowns as West Virginia became bowl eligible with a 31-21 win over UCF Knights in the Big 12 matchup Saturday in Morgantown, W.Va.

College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / November 23

West Virginia Sends Seniors Out with a Win in the Home Finale

Morgantown, WV – West Virginia rushed for 202 yards led by junior running back CJ Donaldson leading the way with 96 yards while redshirt sophomore receiver Hudson Clement hauled in five passes for 81 yards as the Mountaineers (6-5, 5-3) handled the UCF Knights (4-7, 2-6) Saturday evening 31-21.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / November 13

Is CJ Donaldson Falling a Little Short of Expectations? Here's How WVU Can Help Him

Coming into the 2024 season, the one thing everyone felt good about inside the West Virginia football building was the thunder and lightning duo in the backfield featuring CJ Donaldson and Jahiem White.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / August 6, 2024

Mountaineers Backfield Ready to Erupt

For the last two years, the West Virginia Mountaineers saw surprise performances from freshman running backs. In 2022, converted tight end CJ Donaldson managed 526 yards in just seven games.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / Yardbarker / August 1, 2024

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The new landscape of college football could open up a path for the West Virginia Mountaineers to become an instant national contender again.

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West Virginia Mountaineers News / WV Sports Now / July 29, 2024

WVU’s CJ Donaldson Facing Pressure to Perform in 2024

CJ Donaldson has been able to fly under the radar most of the offseason, but that’s going to change very soon. He’s high on a short list of Mountaineers facing pressure to perform in 2024.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / April 9, 2024

West Virginia Running Backs Looking to Build on Success

We continue our Spring coverage of the Mountaineers, by looking in on the West Virginia running backs, who are looking to build on their success from 2023.