KJ Duff's injury sees Rutgers WR Jourdin Houston stepping up
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 9:04 AM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026
Rutgers football faces uncertainty as wide receiver KJ Duff battles a lower-body injury ahead of the Week 10 game against Wisconsin. Coach Greg Schiano indicated Duff's availability remains undetermined, potentially leaving Jourdin Houston to take on a larger receiving role. Houston is currently second in receiving yards for Rutgers with 264 yards and has been crucial in the offense this season. With multiple young receivers on the roster, the team is anticipating contributions from players like Dyzier Carter and Vernon Allen III if Duff is unable to play.
- •KJ Duff's status for the Wisconsin game is uncertain.
- •Jourdin Houston has emerged as a key receiver this season.
- •Houston has recorded 264 receiving yards with one touchdown.
- •The game is scheduled for 4:15 ET on BTN.
- 9:04 AMYahoo Sports — As Rutgers football's KJ Duff battles injury, this young WR is stepping up
"Rutgers football star wide receiver is battling an injury and it's unclear if he'll be available to play against Wisconsin in their Week 10 game.
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