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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.

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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.

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 / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / October 1

WVU True Freshman Running Back is Pushing for Playing Time After Solid Bye Week

West Virginia has received decent play out of running backs CJ Donaldson and Jahiem White, but as offensive coordinator Chad Scott noted on Monday, "there's

West Virginia Mountaineers News / WV Sports Now / September 14

Watch: WVU Snatches Back Momentum with CJ Donaldson TD

PITTSBURGH – WVU rebounded from a tough turn of events to get the Backyard Brawl all tied up again in the middle of the third quarter. After Garrett Greene’s deep pass to Hudson Clement was called back due to an offsides, Pitt snatched momentum back by scooping up Straw’s punt and scoring that non offensive touchdown both teams were looking for.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / September 13

Limiting WVU ‘Two-Headed Monster’ Critical for Pitt Defense

Since the Backyard Brawl returned, the Pitt defense has had very little answers for a West Virginia player who emerged during the 2022 matchup. Recruited as a tight end, now running back CJ Donaldson lives for this rivalry.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / August 6

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

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West Virginia Mountaineers News / WV Sports Now / July 29

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.