The Oregon Ducks will go into the 2026 season with one of the best running back rooms the program has seen in a long time. Freshman running backs Dierre Hill Jr.
The Oregon Ducks reeled in one of the top running backs in the transfer portal last offseason when they signed Makhi Hughes. One year later and Hughes has departed the program after registering less than 20 carries and 100 yards during the year.
The Houston Cougars have made their first major addition in the transfer portal period with a commitment from former Oregon running back Makhi Hughes. Rivals' Hayes Fawcett first reported the news on X (formerly Twitter) early on Sunday afternoon.
In the last two days, both redshirt junior running backs, Jay Harris and Makhi Hughes, have entered their names into the transfer portal. To say there was an overhype around Hughes coming from the Tulane Green Wave is an understatement.
Oregon Ducks running back Makhi Hughes has entered the transfer portal, meaning his career as a Duck will end after just one season. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks are on their way to the semifinals of the College Football Playoff after defeating the No.
The No. 5 seed Oregon Ducks take on the No. 1 seed Indiana Hoosiers in the Peach Bowl on Friday. The winner moves on to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game to play either the No.
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.
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.
The No. 6 Oregon Ducks have no shortage of talent on this year's roster but one notable name has yet to reach the expectations that he brought with him to Eugene this past offseason.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.