Seth McGowan

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Seth McGowan
No. 3 – Kentucky Wildcats
Position Running back
ClassSenior
Personal information
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school Poteet (Mesquite, Texas)
College
Stats at ESPN

Seth McGowan is an American football running back for the Kentucky Wildcats. He previously played for the Oklahoma Sooners, the New Mexico State Aggies, and the Butler Grizzlies.

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Early life and high school

McGowan attended Poteet High School in Mesquite, Texas. Coming out of high school, he was rated as a four-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Oklahoma Sooners. [1]

College career

Oklahoma

As a freshman in 2021, McGowan rushed for 370 yards and three touchdowns and hauled in 13 receptions for 201 yards and a touchdown, before being dismissed from the team. [2]

Butler CC

McGowan committed to Butler Community College after being out of football for two years and spending a season at Texas College, where he did not appear in any games. [3] In his lone season at Butler CC in 2023, he rushed for 125 yards and four touchdowns on 39 carries in six games. [4]

New Mexico State

McGowan transferred to play for the New Mexico State Aggies. [5] In the 2024 season opener (his first FBS game since being dismissed from Oklahoma in 2021), he ran for 87 yards and two touchdowns on 11 carries in a victory over Southeast Missouri State. [6] In week 13, McGowan totaled 83 rushing yards, 96 receiving yards, and a touchdown in a win against Middle Tennessee State. [7] He finished the 2024 season with 152 carries for 823 rushing 823 yards and three touchdowns to go with 23 catches for 277 yards and three touchdowns, earning second team all-Conference. [8] After the season, McGowan entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal. [9]

Kentucky

McGowan transferred to play for the Kentucky Wildcats. [10] In week 2 of the 2025 season, he notched 93 yards and two touchdowns versus Ole Miss. [11] In week 11, McGowan rushed 22 times for 92 yards and two touchdowns in a blowout win over Florida. [12] In week 12, he posted 72 yards and three touchdowns on a Senior Day victory over Tennessee Tech. [13] McGowan finished the 2025 season with 725 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns to go with 19 receptions, and accepted an invite to participate in the 2026 Senior Bowl. [14]

Personal life

On May 7, 2021, an arrest warrant was place for McGowan on felony charges of robbery, conspiracy and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. [15] Ultimately, he spent three months in jail after pleading guilty, while also being sentenced to one year of probation. [16] [17]

References

  1. ↑ Palamateer, Tyler. "OU football: Seth McGowan's commitment gives Oklahoma two four-star RBs from 2020 class". Norman Transcript. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Oklahoma dismisses Trejan Bridges, Seth McGowan amid police investigation". The New York Times. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  3. ↑ Hale, Jon. "Four years after Oklahoma arrest, new Kentucky RB Seth McGowan sees greater purpose in football". Lexington Herald Leader. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  4. ↑ Sweet, Randall. "Report: Former Oklahoma RB Seth McGowan Handed Sentence by District Judge". Oklahoma Sooners on SI. SI.com. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  5. ↑ Brown, C.L. "Kentucky football's Seth McGowan ready to write new chapter of journey after taking detour". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  6. ↑ Coppola, Nick. "'I'll never waver': Seth McGowan enjoys fresh start at NM State three years after OU exit". Las Cruces Sun-News. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  7. ↑ Coppola, Nick. "McGowan, Awad lead balanced offense, bolster NM State football vs Middle Tennessee". Las Cruces Sun-News. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  8. ↑ Coppola, Nick. "Inside New Mexico State RB Seth McGowan's one-day adventure in the transfer portal". Las Cruces Sun-News. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  9. ↑ Coppola, Nick. "Seth McGowan came to NMSU looking for a bounce back, and he left a better person". Las Cruces Sun-News. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  10. ↑ Elijah, Alec. "Kentucky Adds Significant Backfield Threat in Transfer Portal". Athlon Sports. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  11. ↑ Hale, Jon. "How special bond with assistant coach helped lead Seth McGowan to Kentucky". Lexington Herald Leader. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  12. ↑ Herring Olvedo, Lee Ann. "Kentucky running back Seth McGowan accepts Senior Bowl invite". UK Wildcats Wire. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  13. ↑ Bruner, Jonathan. "Seth McGowan scores 3 touchdowns on senior day in-front of special guests". Kentucky Kernel. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  14. ↑ Luckett, Adam. "Seth McGowan receives invite to Senior Bowl". On3.com. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  15. ↑ Wilson, Dave. "Arrest warrants filed for former Oklahoma football players Seth McGowan, Trejan Bridges". ESPN. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  16. ↑ Clay, Nolan. "Former OU running back Seth McGowan gets probation for marijuana theft". The Oklahoman. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  17. ↑ Roush, Nick. "Seth McGowan Can Complete Ultimate Comeback Story at Kentucky". On3.com. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
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