Micah Bernard Explained

Micah Bernard
School:Utah Utes
Currentnumber:2
Currentposition:Running back
Class:Senior
Major:Communication
Birth Date:22 October 2001[1]
Heightft:6
Heightin:0
Weight Lb:206
Bowlgames:
Highschool:Gahr (Cerritos, California)
Pastschools:
  • Utah (2019–present)
Espn:4426696

Micah Bernard (;[2] born October 22, 2001) is an American college football running back for the Utah Utes.

Early life

Bernard attended Gahr High School located in Cerritos, California. Coming out of high school, Bernard was rated as a three-star recruit, where he committed to play college football for the Utah Utes.[3] [4]

College career

In Bernard's first two collegiate seasons in 2019 and 2020, he played in nine games where he ran for 76 yards on 15 carries, while also totaling four receptions for 25 yards.[5] [6] During the 2021 season, Bernard rushed for 523 yards and two touchdowns on 87 carries, while also hauling in 26 receptions for 251 yards and two touchdowns.[7] Bernard finished the 2022 season rushing 106 times for 533 yards and four touchdowns, while also notching 34 receptions for 314 yards and a touchdown.[8] After missing the majority of the 2023 season, Bernard returned to the team's bowl game where he rushed nine times for 31 yards and a touchdown, but the Utes would fall to the Northwestern Wildcats.[9] During the 2023 season, Bernard played in just two games due to injury, where he rushed 16 times for 76 yards and a touchdown, while also making five catches for 30 yards.[10] [11] In week two of the 2024 season, Bernard rushed 19 times for 118 yards, while also hauling in a receiving touchdown, as he helped the Utes to a win over the Baylor Bears.[12] In week four, Bernard rushed 25 times for a career-high 182 yards, as he helped Utah to a win over the Oklahoma State Cowboys.[13] For his performance vs the Cowboys, Bernard was named the Big-12's offensive player of the week.[14] In week seven, Bernard rushed for 129 yards and a touchdown, but the Utes would fall to the Arizona State Sun Devils 27-19.[15]

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Notes and References

  1. ctb_mb. 1583840620371595264. Blessed to finally hit the 21st milestone . October 12, 2024.
  2. ctb_mb. 1434009217682132993. Finally getting my name right lol love to hear it‼️. October 12, 2024.
  3. Web site: Roberts . Shane . Utah Football Signs 3-star running back Micah Bernard . Block U . 19 December 2018 . 13 October 2024.
  4. Web site: Bataco . Jason . Micah Bernard wants to be Utah's starting running back. Here's why it's still an open competition. . The Salt Lake Tribune . 8 August 2024 . 13 October 2024.
  5. Web site: Micah Bernard . Sports Reference . 13 October 2024.
  6. Lee . Kenny . Utah's Micah Bernard rekindling his love with football ahead of 2024 season . Sports Illustrated . 17 August 2024 . 13 October 2024.
  7. Web site: Call . Jeff . 'He's our Deebo Samuel': How Micah Bernard became one of Utah's top playmakers . Deseret News . 26 August 2022 . 13 October 2024.
  8. Web site: Preece . Brian . 60 In 60: #10 Utah's Micah Bernard (Running Back) . KSL Sports . 19 August 2024 . 13 October 2024.
  9. Web site: Coles . Joe . Micah Bernard's emotional return . Deseret News . 25 December 2023 . 13 October 2024.
  10. Web site: Coles . Joe . How sitting on the sidelines reinvigorated Micah Bernard's love for football . Deseret News . 14 March 2024 . 13 October 2024.
  11. Web site: Coles . Joe . Utah running back Micah Bernard out for the season . Deseret News . 9 September 2023 . 13 October 2024.
  12. Web site: Coles . Joe . Can Micah Bernard take Utah's running game to a new level on Saturday? . Deseret News . 12 September 2024 . 13 October 2024.
  13. Web site: Furlong . Josh . After years of waiting, Micah Bernard breaks through as leading running back for Utes . KSL News . 13 October 2024.
  14. Web site: Coles . Joe . Micah Bernard is running strong, but can Utes get more production out of other running backs? . Deseret News . 8 October 2024 . 13 October 2024.
  15. Web site: Furlong . Josh . Micah Bernard eclipses century mark, but No. 16 Utes fall to Sun Devils on the road . KSL News . 13 October 2024.

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