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Trey Cornist stats, 2026

UConn (4–3, FBS Independents). Running back. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Trey Cornist is a running back for UConn (4–3). Among running backs this season he's 63rd in yards per carry (6.2), 173rd in rushing TDs (3), 201st in rushing yards (247), in 7 games. This week: UConn at Air Force.

Rushing yards247201st of 427 running backs
Carries40250th of 428 running backs
Yards per carry6.263rd of 372 running backs
Rushing TDs3173rd of 351 running backs

Bio

Who is Trey Cornist?

Position
Running back
Class
Sophomore
Height
5-11
Weight
210 pounds
Number
No. 6
Hometown
Cincinnati, OH
High school
Winton Woods (Cincinnati, OH)
Recruiting
3-star, No. 1220 in the 2023 class, signed with Tulane
Transfers
Central Michigan to UConn (2026)

From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.

The season

Trey Cornist's rushing stats

He's 63rd of 372 running backs in yards per carry (6.2) and 173rd of 351 running backs in rushing TDs (3).

StatSeasonNational rank
Rushing yards247201st of 427
Carries40250th of 428
Yards per carry6.263rd of 372
Rushing TDs3173rd of 351

The season

Trey Cornist's rushing efficiency and big plays

He's 212th of 357 running backs in EPA per play (0.08) and 227th of 393 running backs in explosive runs (12+ yards) (4).

StatSeasonNational rank
Rushing success rate37.5%275th of 366
Explosive runs (12+ yards)4227th of 393
EPA per play0.08212th of 357

The season

Trey Cornist's receiving stats

He's 21st of 108 running backs in receiving TDs (2) and 260th of 392 running backs in receiving yards (30).

StatSeasonNational rank
Catches3318th of 395
Receiving yards30260th of 392
Receiving TDs221st of 108

Ranks are among every FBS running back with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.

Career

Trey Cornist's career stats

SeasonTeamCarriesRush ydsYds/carryRush TDCatchesRec ydsRec TD
2024Tulane221496.812210
2025Central Michigan1044694.51———
2026UConn402476.233302
Career1668655.255512

Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

By school

How did Trey Cornist do at Tulane, Central Michigan and UConn?

Tulane (2024) is where he's been best: his best on 3 of the 4 rates below. That's a rushing success rate of 54.5% (32.7% at Central Michigan, 37.5% at UConn), 6.8 yards a carry (4.5, 6.2) and 12+ yard runs on 18.2% of his carries (11.9%, 10.0%). His weakest stretch was Central Michigan (2025): -0.10 EPA per play and a rushing success rate of 32.7%. His biggest season for rushing yards was 2025 at Central Michigan, with 469. The UConn numbers are 2026 so far, through Oct 24, 2026. The rates compare fairly with his other seasons; the totals are still growing.

Rushing yards by season
2024, Tulane: 14914920242025, Central Michigan: 46946920252026, UConn: 2472472026*
EPA per play
Tulane, 2024: ——2024Central Michigan, 2025: -0.10-0.102025UConn, 2026: +0.10+0.102026*
Rushing success rate
Tulane, 2024: 54.5%54.5%2024Central Michigan, 2025: 32.7%32.7%2025UConn, 2026: 37.5%37.5%2026*
Yards per carry
Tulane, 2024: 6.86.82024Central Michigan, 2025: 4.54.52025UConn, 2026: 6.26.22026*
SchoolSeasonsCarriesRush ydsYds/carryRush TDCatchesRec ydsRec TDRush successExplosive runs
Tulane2024221496.81221054.5%18.2%
Central Michigan20251044694.51———32.7%11.9%
UConn2026 (so far)402476.23330237.5%10.0%

* 2026 so far, through Oct 24, 2026.

Totals for his seasons at each school; rates worked out from those totals. Success and explosive rates count every play; EPA per play leaves out garbage time. Rates need the same minimum sample as the season stats.

Advanced

Trey Cornist's advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playRush EPA/playRush successExplosive runsTotal EPAUsage
2024Tulane+0.44+1.91+0.2354.5%18.2%3.55%
2025Central Michigan-0.10-0.96-0.0932.7%11.9%-8.312%
2026UConn+0.10+0.42+0.0737.5%10.0%3.69%

EPA per play is the expected points a player adds on each of his plays (0 is average; glossary). Success means the play stayed on schedule: half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second, all of them on third or fourth. Explosive means a run of 12+ yards or a completion of 16+, as a share of his throws, carries or catches. Usage is the share of his team's plays that went to him. EPA and usage leave out garbage time; success and explosive rates count every play. From CollegeFootballData.com and cfbfastR.

Game log

Trey Cornist's game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultRushing yardsCarriesRushing TDsExplosive runs (12+ yards)Catches
1vs. LafayetteW 56–7766111
2vs. MarylandL 14–3886000
3at Southern MissW 48–20186001
4at Miami (OH)L 21–2444000
5vs. SyracuseL 41–4288101
6at TempleW 34–201147130
8vs. MassachusettsW 35–16193000

FAQ

Questions about Trey Cornist

What position does Trey Cornist play?

Trey Cornist plays running back for UConn, which is 4–3 this season.

Where has Trey Cornist played?

Tulane (2024), Central Michigan (2025) and UConn (2026).

Where is Trey Cornist from, and what year is he?

Trey Cornist is a sophomore running back for UConn, listed at 5-11 and 210 pounds, from Cincinnati, OH.

How tall is Trey Cornist, and how much does he weigh?

Trey Cornist is listed at 5-11 and 210 pounds on UConn's 2026 roster.

What year is Trey Cornist?

Trey Cornist is a sophomore, from the 2023 recruiting class.

What are Trey Cornist's career stats?

Over 3 seasons (2024–2026), Trey Cornist has 865 rushing yards on 166 carries with 5 rushing touchdowns, plus 5 catches for 51 yards.

Who does Trey Cornist play for?

UConn (4–3, FBS Independents), where he plays running back and wears No. 6.

Is Trey Cornist eligible for the NFL Draft?

Yes. Players can enter the NFL Draft three years after high school, and Trey Cornist was in the 2023 class, so he's eligible for the 2027 draft.

How did Trey Cornist play in his last game?

Week 8 vs. Massachusetts: 19 rushing yards, 3 carries. UConn won 35–16.

Where did Trey Cornist go to high school?

Winton Woods (Cincinnati, OH). He was a 3-star recruit, No. 1220 in the 2023 class, signed with Tulane.

Is Trey Cornist a transfer?

Yes. He transferred from Central Michigan to UConn (2026).

What are Trey Cornist's stats this season?

247 rushing yards, 40 carries, 6.2 yards per carry, 3 rushing TDs, 37.5% rushing success rate in 7 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does Trey Cornist rank nationally?

Among FBS running backs: 63rd of 372 in yards per carry, 173rd of 351 in rushing TDs, 201st of 427 in rushing yards.

When does Trey Cornist play next?

UConn visits Air Force Sat, Oct 31, 3:00 PM ET on MW+. The numbers' pick: Air Force.

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