Bryson Kuzdzal

Rushing:

Attempts: 20 - at Maryland (Nov. 22, 2025)

Yards: 100 - at Maryland (Nov. 22, 2025)

TDs: 3 - at Maryland (Nov. 22, 2025)

Long: 22 - vs. Ohio State (Nov. 29, 2025)

Receiving:

Catches: 2 - vs. Ohio State (Nov. 29, 2025)

Yards: 5 - vs. Ohio State (Nov. 29, 2025)

TDs: none

Long: 5 - vs. Ohio State (Nov. 29, 2025)

At Michigan:

• Two-time letter winner (2024-25)

Junior (2025):

• Appeared in nine games on special teams and played running back in seven, with two starts in the backfield; rushed 76 times for 326 yards with four touchdowns, caught four passes for 10 yards and made four tackles to earn his second varsity letter

• On two occasions, shared Offensive Player of the Week honors for his performance at Northwestern, at Maryland

• Made one tackle playing on special teams at Oklahoma (Sept. 6)

• Scored his first career touchdown as part of a five-carry, 30-yard afternoon against Central Michigan (Sept. 13)

• Made a shoestring tackle in special teams coverage at Nebraska (Sept. 20)

• Rushed once playing running back, made one tackle, and contributed on special teams at USC (Oct. 11)

• Gained 23 yards on four carries and also played special teams against Purdue (Nov. 1)

• Carried 15 times for 53 yards, shouldering the game-winning drive against Northwestern at Wrigley Field (Nov. 15) and also had one tackle in special teams coverage

• Earned his first career start in the backfield at Maryland (Nov. 22) and turned 20 carries into 100 rushing yards and three touchdowns, all career bests; also made an eight-yard catch

• Played at running back against Ohio State (Nov. 29) and carried 11 times for 38 yards with two receptions

• Started against Texas in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl (Dec. 31) and rushed 20 times for 82 yards with one reception

Sophomore (2024):

• Appeared in six games on special teams; made two tackles to earn his first varsity letter

• Made his collegiate debut contributing on special teams against Texas (Sept. 7)

• Contributed on special teams against Arkansas State (Sept. 14), USC (Sept. 21), at Ohio State (Nov. 30)

• Credited with one tackle playing special teams against Northwestern (Nov. 23)

• Made one tackle on special teams against Alabama in the ReliaQuest Bowl (Dec. 31)

Freshman (2023):

• Did not see game action

Prep:

• Attended Forest Hills Eastern High School (2023) coached by Joe Schwander

• Posted records of 5-5 and 6-4 during his junior and senior seasons, respectively

• Additionally competed in basketball and track and field and was a member of the Division 2 MHSAA state runner-up track and field team

Key Statistics:

• Recorded 1,378 rushing yards and 26 total touchdowns as a running back and returner for the Hawks during his senior year

• As a junior, contributed 1175 rushing yards and 12 total touchdowns

Honors and Rankings:

• Earned a 247Sports Composite ranking of two stars; the No. 201 running back in the nation, the No. 8 running back and No. 87 overall player in the state of Michigan

• Received All-State honors by The Detroit News following his senior season

• After his junior year, recognized by the Michigan Associated Press as a Division 3-4 All-State honorable mention

• Was an All-Conference selection following both his junior and senior seasons

Personal:

• Bryzon Kuzdzal was born June 22, 2005

• Son of Janell Kuzdzal

• Enrolled in the School of Kinesiology, majoring in Applied Exercise Science