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Oct 1, 2023
Limited impact in starting role
Jenkins posted 13 carries for 71 yards and caught 1 of 2 targets for 12 yards during Saturday's 49-28 defeat to Texas Tech.
ANALYSIS
Jenkins had limited impact as the starting running back, however, that likely had more to do with the game script which was pass-heavy in the first half. Houston's defense is having trouble stopping opponents which could mean that it will be hard for the Cougars to lean on their run game. Houston is off next week before playing West Virginia on Oct. 12.
Sep 25, 2023
Tops Week 5 depth chart
Jenkins is listed as the starting running back for Saturday's game against Texas Tech, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.
ANALYSIS
Jenkins got the start last week after Tony Mathis missed his second straight game with an ankle injury. Jenkins was certainly impressive rushing for 105 yards and three touchdowns. Mathis is listed as the No. 2 back this week, but it seems still up in the air as to whether he plays against the Red Raiders. Regardless, Jenkins seems like the Cougar running back you want going forward.
Sep 24, 2023
Impressive in starting debut
Jenkins had 20 carries for 105 yards and three touchdowns and reeled in 2 of 3 targets for six yards during Saturday's 38-7 victory against Sam Houston State.
ANALYSIS
Jenkins was fantastic in his very first start for the Cougars. The true freshman has a bright future if he can continue to average 5.3 yards per carry and score multiple touchdowns in a game. Houston has struggled in the run-game in the first month of the season, so if he can do the same against Texas Tech next week, he'll be a hot name in fantasy circles.
Sep 23, 2023
Gets starting nod Saturday
Jenkins will get his first career start in Saturday's game against Sam Houston with Stacy Sneed expected to back him up, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.
ANALYSIS
Jenkins has vaulted his way up the depth chart to earn a start in just his fourth career collegiate game. The start comes with Tony Mathis (lower leg) and Brandon Campbell ailing with injuries. Jenkins has totaled just eight carries for 42 yards through the first three games of the year but seems to be in line for an extended role while the Cougar backfield is banged up.