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Nov 27, 2023
Leads backfield in win
Connors totaled 14 rushes for 75 yards during Saturday's 24-21 win over Florida Atlantic.
ANALYSIS
Connors had a solid end to the regular season, finishing with 86 total yards on 18 touches. He has now seen double digit touches in each of the last seven games and that has turned into production, as he has 746 total yards and five touchdowns during that stretch. Given his role in the second half of the season, he should be an important factor in the Owls' bowl game.
Nov 20, 2023
Dominant in Saturday's win
Connors accrued 19 rushes for 184 yards during Saturday's 28-7 win versus Charlotte.
ANALYSIS
Connors had one of his most productive games of the season Saturday as he accounted for a season-high 184 yards, all of which came on the ground. It was the first time this season he did not catch a pass, but his season-high 19 carries made up for that. His day could have been even better, but quarterback AJ Padgett scored two rushing touchdowns inside the five-yard line. Next up he faces a slightly more difficult matchup versus FAU Saturday in the regular season finale.
Nov 13, 2023
Quiet in loss to UTSA
Connors notched eight carries for 34 yards during Saturday's 34-14 loss to Texas-San Antonio.
ANALYSIS
Connors did not play poorly Saturday, gaining over four yards per touch on 11 touches, but he did not receive a lot of work with the game getting out of hand. He was also playing a tough run defense in UTSA, and faces a more favorable matchup on that front Saturday at Charlotte.
Nov 6, 2023
Scores twice Saturday
Connors notched seven carries for 77 yards and one touchdown and caught 7 of 8 targets for 33 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 36-31 loss against Southern Methodist.
ANALYSIS
Connors scored twice Saturday, first on a 14-yard reception late in the second quarter and then on a one-yard rush late in the third quarter. He now has eight touchdowns this season (five rushing, four receiving) including five in the last three games. Saturday also marked the fifth time this season he recorded 100 or more total yards.
Oct 30, 2023
Quiet after breakout
Connors totaled eight carries for 37 yards and caught 2 of 3 targets for 12 yards during Saturday's 30-28 defeat against Tulane.
ANALYSIS
Just a week after scoring three touchdowns versus Tulsa, Connors was completely outshined by Juma Otoviano. Otoviano scored twice on the ground as the pair received the exact same number of touches. Connors is still the back with higher upside, but it's a concerning sign for Connors that Otoviano is taking an equal amount of work.
Oct 20, 2023
Scores three touchdowns Thursday
Connors logged nine rushes for 120 yards and three touchdowns during Thursday's 42-10 win versus Tulsa.
ANALYSIS
Connors scored a hat-trick of rushing touchdowns Thursday, including a 54-yard scamper early in the first quarter to open up the scoring. He reached the century mark in rushing yards for the first time this season despite receiving just nine carries, the exact same number that Juma Otoviano received. After a few dominant games in the passing game in recent weeks, Connors caught just two passes for 20 yards, but next Saturday's matchup versus Tulane should allow him to produce in the passing game as the Owls will likely be playing from behind.
Oct 10, 2023
Excellent in passing game again
Connors notched seven rushes for 42 yards and caught all seven targets for 88 yards during Saturday's 38-31 loss against Connecticut.
ANALYSIS
Connors put together another solid outing Saturday as he reached 80 receiving yards for the third time in his past five games. He is second on the team in both receptions and receiving yards, in addition to leading the team in rushing attempts and yards. His upside in the passing game in addition to his solid production on the ground makes him easily the best running back option on his team despite splitting carries evenly with Juma Otoviano.
Sep 25, 2023
Great in passing attack
Connors logged five carries for two yards and hauled in 6 of 11 targets for 98 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 42-29 defeat to South Florida.
ANALYSIS
Connors led the team in carries Saturday but gained only two yards. The bulk of his work came in the passing game and the running back produced at an elite level. He caught two touchdowns, including an 80-yard catch and run in the third quarter, and set a career high with 98 receiving yards. He also was targeted 11 times, the second most on the team.
Sep 18, 2023
Leads rushing attack Saturday
Connors tallied eight carries for 66 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 59-7 victory versus Texas Southern.
ANALYSIS
Connors received exactly eight carries for the third consecutive game Saturday and scored the first rushing touchdown of his Rice career. Next up is the first conference game of the season at South Florida.
Sep 13, 2023
Shines in passing attack
Connors logged eight carries for 48 yards and caught all seven targets for 82 yards during Saturday's 43-41 overtime win versus Houston.
ANALYSIS
Connors led the team in rushing yards and finished second in receiving yards in Saturday's overtime win. His seven catches and seven targets are a very positive sign for him and give him nice upside moving forward. However, with Daelen Alexander vulturing all the goal line carries, Connors' ceiling has a limit.
Sep 3, 2023
Tough outing in opener
Connors totaled eight rushes for 23 yards and reeled in both of his targets for seven yards during Saturday's 37-10 defeat versus Texas.
ANALYSIS
Connors led the team in rushing Saturday but only totaled 23 yards on the ground. It was not all that surprising though versus a tough Texas defense. He faces a slightly easier yet still difficult matchup next Saturday versus Houston.