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Nov 19, 2023
Lone positive in rout
Smith totaled 17 rushes for 74 yards and didn't reel in his lone target during Saturday's 35-3 defeat against Mississippi.
ANALYSIS
Smith was the primary source of offense for ULM, accounting for more yards on the ground than Jiya Wright had through the air. Through 11 appearances, Smith has racked up 497 rushing yards and three touchdowns while adding eight receptions for 71 yards.
Oct 29, 2023
Middling against Arkansas State
Smith totaled 13 carries for 60 yards during Saturday's 34-24 loss versus Arkansas State. He added one catch for nine yards.
ANALYSIS
After being held to fewer than 25 rushing yards and no more than seven carries in three consecutive games, Smith led the Louisiana-Monroe backfield with 13 carries and 60 rush yards. Though Saturday's workload was encouraging, expect the carry distribution to remain fluid for next week's matchup with Southern Miss.
Oct 2, 2023
Muted by App State
Smith compiled 10 carries for 38 yards and was unable to haul in his lone target during Saturday's 41-40 defeat against Appalachian State.
ANALYSIS
While Smith saw one more carry than Isaiah Woullard, Smith was outgained 62 to 38 on the day. After opening up the season with back-to-back performances of 100 rushing yards and a touchdown, Smith has been held out of the endzone in two straight games while totaling 54 rush yards.
Sep 10, 2023
Excels in committee
Smith recorded 13 rushes for 101 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-14 victory versus Lamar. He also caught one pass for three yards.
ANALYSIS
Despite splitting carries with Isaiah Woullard 14-13 on Saturday, Smith crossed the 100-yard mark for a second consecutive game. While the timeshare certainly caps Smith's upside, he boasts 10.2 yards per carry this season but will likely have a tougher time against Texas A&M next week.
Sep 3, 2023
Crosses 100-yard mark
Smith notched seven rushes for 103 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 17-13 victory versus Army.
ANALYSIS
Despite being listed as the Warhawks starting running back, Smith was out-carried 10-7 by Isaiah Woullard. However, Smith was the far more effective back, averaging 14.7 yards per carry including a 62-yard touchdown scamper. The timeshare between Smith and Woullard is a situation worth monitoring moving forward.
Aug 29, 2023
Listed as starter
Smith will open the 2023 season as ULM's starting tailback.
ANALYSIS
Smith, a redshirt junior, doesn't have much career production to his name. Last season, he appeared in two games and tallied just two carries for nine yards. He'll headline a running back room that's set to feature Isaiah Woullard and Bennett Galloway as well.