REPORTS: Ole Miss running back Quinshon Judkins has told staff he plans to enter transfer portal
OXFORD, Miss. — On Thursday morning, news broke from Matt Zenitz of 247Sports that Ole Miss running back Quinshon Judkins has informed the Rebels’ staff he plans to enter the transfer portal.
Ole Miss star running back Quinshon Judkins has informed the Rebels staff that he plans to enter the transfer portal, sources tell @247sports.
This year, he became the first SEC player since Herschel Walker with 15+ touchdowns in each of his first two college seasons.… pic.twitter.com/3KafT2sPyj
— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) January 4, 2024
Judkins, himself, took to X to announce his plans.
— Quinshon Judkins (@qaj4_) January 4, 2024
The news is somewhat of a surprise as Ole Miss quite possibly could begin 2024 as a top-10 team, if not top-5, with a very real chance to play for the SEC title and make a run in the 12-team playoff.
The Pike Road, Alabama native had a breakout freshman season in 2022 with 274 carries for 1,567 yards and 16 rushing TDs, earning All-SEC honors. In 2023, he rushed 271 times for 1,158 yards and 15 TDs, becoming the first SEC rusher since Herschel Walker to rush for at least 15 TDs in the first two seasons.
Keep in mind, even if one enters the portal, that does not mean he has to leave. If the school allows him to stay, which Ole Miss surely would in this case, that is always a possibility. We will keep you posted as updates happen!
Evelyn Van Pelt
Evelyn has covered sports for over two decades, beginning her journalism career as a sports writer for a newspaper in Austin, Texas. She attended Texas A&M and majored in English. Evelyn’s love for Ole Miss began when her daughter Katie attended the university on a volleyball scholarship. Evelyn created the Rebel Walk in 2013 and has served as publisher and managing editor since its inception.
Why???!! Give him whatever it is that he wants …