Running back edition season review Anthony Frias II

Anthony Frias II this past season was a redshirt senior for the Bruins. It was his second season with the team. His junior season he did not factor in much to the backfield. But in 2025 he made the most of his opportunities and provided one of the longest plays of the season for UCLA. His 55 yard touchdown against Maryland was an important factor in that game. One that UCLA does not win without the night that he had. His touchdown run sparked an offense that was struggling all game.

In the Maryland game, Frias II had four carries for 97 yards. He also had a long carried that set up the game-winning field goal on that game. It was interesting to see the lack of carries that were available for him. Considering there were times, he was the most effective back. At 5’10 and 225 pounds he provides speed and power that can help be a good change of pace presence that can help spell a lead back.

Frias II spent two years at Kansas State as his first Division I stop. He didn’t get much of an opportunity there which led to his transfer to UCLA. Before that he was a very successful running back for a season at Modesto Community College. He ran for 851 yards and 17 rushing touchdowns. Leading all junior college players in the state of California in rushing touchdowns. This led to him being able to get the opportunity to move from the junior college level to Division I.

Frias II has shown his versatility at the college level. He is willing to block and also go in on special teams and make a tackle. It would have been nice to see him get more carries as a Bruin. On the season he averaged a whopping 7.6 yards per carry on 24 carries. There was a crowded backfield, but after the Maryland game, there was reason to believe he could take the next step. Especially in an offense that was struggling most of the season. He proved to be a spark plug at times.