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Oregon head coach Dan Lanning confirmed reports that running back Makhi Hughes plans to redshirt the rest of the college football season. The decision comes as Hughes looks to maximize his remaining eligibility amid limited snaps with the Ducks.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / October 2

Will Makhi Hughes Transfer From Oregon? New Report Sheds Light On Future

The No. 2 Oregon Ducks have one of the deepest running back rooms in college football, filled with immense talent. Ahead of the season, the Ducks added Tulane transfer running back Makhi Hughes through the portal, and he came in with high anticipation.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / October 1

Oregon football HC Dan Lanning makes important Makhi Hughes announcement

The 2025 Oregon football team has arguably been the best in the country this season. Coming off a massive win on the road against Penn State in their annual “White Out,” they looked like the much better team.

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College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / October 1

Oregon Ducks Transfer Running Back Requests Redshirt

The No. 2 Oregon Ducks have an embarrassment of riches at running back, led by senior Noah Whittington and freshman running back Dierre Hill Jr. Oregon

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / September 4

Why Oregon Ducks Freshmen Dierre Hill Jr. And Jordon Davison Are Potential Stars

The Oregon Ducks' running back room opened up the season with a lot more questions than answers following their recent 59-13 win over the Montana State Bobcats in the season-opener.

Crystal Palace News / Oregon Ducks on SI / September 4

Will Oregon Ducks Running Back Makhi Hughes Play More vs. Oklahoma State?

EUGENE – The No. 6 Oregon Ducks dominated in their season opener against the Montana State Bobcats. While several players flashed their potential to star for the Ducks this season, a top storyline ended up being a notable player who didn’t see as much time on the field.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / August 30

Fans Question Makhi Hughes' Limited Playing Time In Oregon Ducks' Opener

EUGENE – The No. 7 Oregon Ducks officially kick off their 2025 season at Autzen Stadium against the Montana State Bobcats. Several new Ducks played their first snaps in the green and yellow while Dante Moore earned his first start at quarterback for Oregon.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / August 23

Where Oregon Ducks' Makhi Hughes Ranks In College Football's Top Running Backs

The 2025 college football season is here, and several elite running backs are entering the season. In 2024, many running backs dominated and helped push their team to wins in big moments.

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 20

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College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / August 14

Oregon Ducks' Running Back Da'Juan Riggs Reveals Opportunity At New Position

EUGENE - All eyes have been on Tulane transfer Makhi Hughes and redshirt senior Noah Whittington when it comes to the Oregon Ducks' 2025 running back room.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / July 29

Oregon Ducks Running Back Makhi Hughes Reveals Team's Culture

EUGENE - Oregon Ducks running back Makhi Hughes spoke to reporters at Autzen Stadium on Monday, as the Ducks running back close to making his first appearance in the stadium.

College Football News / Washington Huskies on SI / July 27

Jonah Coleman Earns Highest Preseason Plaudit Yet

The selling of Jonah Coleman continues, with the University of Washington running back continually moving up the preseason lists forecasting individual greatness as people examine what he's done and might do, and with whom.

NFL News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / July 7

Rams Predicted to Once Again Select an Oregon Duck

We are in July and there has been no movement on Kyren Williams' contract situation as the Notre Dame alum is set to be a free agent after this season.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / July 5

Oregon Ducks' Dillon Thieneman, Makhi Hughes Ranked Among Top-50 Players in College Football

Oregon Ducks football returns to action in less than two months, and with Oregon anticipated to once again be among the top teams in college football, its stars are set to make national headlines.

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Tulane Green Wave News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / June 24

Tulane Football's Talented Transfers Should Strengthen Green Wave Running Game

This offseason Tulane lost its star running back Makhi Hughes in the transfer portal. Hughes will now spend his 2025 year as an Oregon Duck. A season ago, Hughes ran for 1,401 yards and 15 touchdowns plus an additional 176 yards and two touchdowns receiving.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / June 22

Why Oregon Ducks' Dan Lanning Recruited Running Back Makhi Hughes From Transfer Portal

The Oregon Ducks are looking to pick up where they left off following the 2024 season, and part of the Ducks' rebuild involved acquiring running back Makhi Hughes through the NCAA Transfer Portal.

College Football News / Yardbarker / June 18

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College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / June 12

Oregon Ducks' Dangerous Running Backs: Noah Whittington, Makhi Hughes Rising Stars

After a 2024 season in which the Oregon Ducks secured a Big Ten Conference Championship and reached the College Football Playoff, the roster makeup will face nearly a full-scale revamp.

Tulane Green Wave News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / May 22

Who Will Rise and Be the Next Superstar Running Back for the Tulane Green Wave?

A season ago, Makhi Hughes ran for an incredible 1,401 yards and had 15 rushing touchdowns. Hughes was even a viable threat out of the backfield with 19 receptions for 176 yards and two touchdowns.

College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / May 19

Portal Fact or Fiction: Makhi Hughes, John Mateer and Max Klare

In today’s Fact or Fiction – Portal Edition – I look at three transfer related topics and decide whether the statement is indeed FACT or FICTION. QB John

College Football News / Yardbarker / January 29

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College Football News / Athlon Sports / January 8

No. 1 RB in transfer portal commits to CFB powerhouse

No. 1 running back in transfer portal commits to college football powerhouse

The NCAA transfer portal has seen yet another elite name come off the board.

Georgia player who was blasted by HC Kirby Smart transfers to new school

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College Football News / Athlon Sports / January 5

Ducks Trying to Book a New Brother Act with Running Back Makhi Hughes Visit

Leonard Stephens of Step By Step Sports Training in Birmingham, Alabama calls Tulane transfer running back Makhi Hughes "one of the toughest kids mentally and physically I've ever trained." Stephens should know.

Highly productive Tulane RB reportedly enters transfer portal

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College Football News / Field Level Media / November 16

No. 25 Tulane dominates Navy 35-0, wins eighth straight

Makhi Hughes rushed for two touchdowns and No. 25 Tulane's defense smothered Navy 35-0 in Annapolis, Md., in their American Athletic Conference showdown on Saturday.

College Football News / Action Network / October 26, 2024