Washington suspends freshman RB Tybo Rogers for violation of team rules

The Washington Huskies suspended freshman running back Tybo Rogers, Dan Raley of Sports Illustrated reported on Saturday afternoon. The news was also announced on Saturday by Huskies’ offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb. The rule that Rogers violated was not specified in his announcement.

The next move will be up to Rogers, a 5-foot-11, 185-pound running back. He’ll have to work to get back in good standing with the Washington coaching staff. The freshman tailback took place in spring drills and was reportedly impressive and was available when fall camp first opened. He was ranked as a three-star prospect and the No. 862 overall player in the nation, according to the On3 Industry Rankings for the 2023 cycle.

He played his high school football for Bakersfield (Bakersfield, California), where he played running back and receiver. In 2021, he made the CalHiSports.com’s All-Junior team, after he racked up over 1,800 all-purpose yards and 16 touchdowns. Rogers also snatched three interceptions and returned a kickoff for a touchdown.

Losing Rogers for any amount of time would be a big blow to the Washington roster. He’s the only scholarship signee at the running back position for Kalen Deboer in the last two recruiting cycles.

“We need him–it’s unfortunate he’s not here,” Grubb said on Saturday.

Washington has been dealing with a number of other things the past few days, most notably with their move from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten Conference. For more on the Huskies’ acceptance into the Big Ten, check out the article below from On3’s Nick Schultz.

Washington accepts invite into the Big Ten Conference

The situation unfolded quickly, but it’s now official. Washington is off to the Big Ten in 2024.

The university announced it has accepted an invitation to join the league as the conference realignment dominoes continue to fall. Reports indicated the Big Ten’s growing interest in Washington as the week went along, and it will now add another team from the West Coast.

“The Big Ten is a thriving conference with strong athletic and academic traditions, and we are excited and confident about competing at the highest level on a national stage,” UW president Ana Mari Cauce said in a statement. “My top priority must be to do what is best for our student-athletes and our University, and this move will help ensure a strong future for our athletics program.”

One of the biggest questions about the move was the future of the Apple Cup game against Washington State. Cauce made it clear Washington hopes to continue that tradition after making the jump to the Big Ten.

“We are proud of our rich history with the Pac-12 and for more than a year have worked hard to find a viable path that would keep it together. I have tremendous admiration and respect for my Pac-12 colleagues. Ultimately, however, the opportunities and stability offered by the Big Ten are unmatched,” Cauce said. “Even with this move, we remain committed to the Apple Cup and to competing with WSU across all of our sports.”

On3’s Nick Schultz also contributed to this article.