Josh McCray
2024 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
41
YDS
181
TD
3
YDS
91
TD
1
2024 Rush/Rec Projections
Breakout performance in OT win
McCray compiled 16 carries for 78 yards and two touchdowns and gathered in all three targets for 46 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 50-49 overtime victory against Purdue.
ANALYSIS
When it rains, it pours. McCray put together a career day in Illinois' overtime thriller against Purdue, recording a season-high 124 total yards as he found the end zone on three occasions. The junior running back had had a minimal role within the Fighting Illini offense up to Saturday, as he had yet to handle double digit carries this season and had handled five or less attempts in three of the team's first five games. Saturday's explosion could lead to more opportunities for McCray moving forward, with his next opportunity coming against a tough Michigan defense this coming Saturday.
When it rains, it pours. McCray put together a career day in Illinois' overtime thriller against Purdue, recording a season-high 124 total yards as he found the end zone on three occasions. The junior running back had had a minimal role within the Fighting Illini offense up to Saturday, as he had yet to handle double digit carries this season and had handled five or less attempts in three of the team's first five games. Saturday's explosion could lead to more opportunities for McCray moving forward, with his next opportunity coming against a tough Michigan defense this coming Saturday.
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
After his 2022 season was largely plagued by injury, McCray returns to the Fighting Illini backfield with the hopes of continuing the success he had as a freshman. McCray is a former three-star recruit who provided a major spark in the offense during the 2021 season, finishing with 549 yards and two touchdowns on 112 carries, second highest on the team. Heading into the 2023 campaign, McCray is set to lead the rushing attack sans Chase Brown and should take the next step on the fantasy landscape in a run-heavy Illini offense.
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Healthy for spring practice
McCray (neck) is healthy for Illinois' spring practice, Joey Wagner of 247Sports.com reports.
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Won't return this year
McCray will miss the rest of the season due to a neck injury, Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette reports.
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Ruled out Friday
McCray won't play in Friday's game versus Nebraska.
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Status uncertain Friday
McCray is questionable for Friday's game versus Nebraska.
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Cleans up in relief
McCray recorded 14 rushes for 73 yards and caught two of three targets for 14 yards during Saturday's 23-17 win versus Florida Atlantic.
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