Vaughn Blue Injury News & Updates
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Logs 38 rushing yards
Blue (upper body) posted five carries for 38 yards and gathered in 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 42-28 win versus UTEP.
ANALYSIS
Week 13 marked Blue's first appearance since Week 3. Going into the 2023 Conference USA Championship Game, he has logged 17 carries for 114 yards (6.7 averaged per carry) and one receiving touchdown this year.
Nov 21, 2023
Could play Saturday
Blue (upper body) could play during Liberty's game Saturday at UTEP, Jon Manson of A Sea of Red reports.
ANALYSIS
Blue has been out since Week 3. Blue's availability at UTEP would be a surprising but welcome addition, considering he logged 12 carries and three receptions for 101 all-purpose yards (76 rushing and 25 receiving) and one touchdown across his first three games.
Sep 19, 2023
Out indefinitely
Blue (upper body) is out indefinitely, Jon Manson of A Sea of Red reports.
ANALYSIS
When asked about Blue's return date, Liberty head coach Jamey Chadwell replied that it will be "very late" during the 2023 CFB season. If so, chances are high he sits out September and October.
Sep 16, 2023
Officially done for day
Blue will not return to Saturday's game versus Buffalo due to an upper-body injury, ASeaofRed.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Blue was carted out of the stadium, so his unavailability the rest of the way isn't surprising. The extent of his injury is unclear, but Quinton Cooley and Victor Venn figure to handle totes in his absence.
Sep 16, 2023
Carted out of stadium
Blue (undisclosed) has been carted off the field and out of the stadium, ASeaofRed.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Blue was carted off the field and out of the stadium early in the second quarter Saturday. The freshman recorded three carries for 12 yards before leaving the game and is unlikely to return.
Sep 3, 2023
Catches TD
Blue ran the ball four times for 50 yards and caught two passes for 20 yards and a touchdown against BGSU on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Blue is intriguing. He's a true freshman, and he switched from Coastal Carolina to Liberty to stick with head coach Jamey Chadwell, so he's a Chadwell guy. Keep an eye on him.
Jul 30, 2023
Could make impact as freshman
Blue is viewed as a candidate to see reps in the backfield as a freshman in 2023, Jon Manson of A Sea of Red reports.
ANALYSIS
Blue switched his commitment from Coastal Carolina to Liberty to follow head coach Jamey Chadwell, and he made a strong impression on the coaching staff this spring. He could be a significant factor in the backfield as a result, though the team's Week 1 depth chart should paint a clearer picture.