Evans redshirted two season at Iowa before deciding to enter the transfer portal.[1][2]
Eastern Michigan
Evans transferred to Eastern Michigan to continue his college career.[3][4] In week five of the 2020 season, Evans would have a good performance rushing for 61 yards and his first career touchdown, as he helped Eastern Michigan get their first win on the season beating Western Michigan 53–42.[5] Evans would finish the 2020 season with 202 yards and a touchdown on 41 carries, while also bringing in six receptions for 46 yards.[6] Evans opened up the 2021 season strong as in week one he rushed for 11 yards and three touchdowns, as helped the Eagles beat Saint Francis 35–15.[7] In week ten, Evans rushed for 62 yards and two touchdowns, but Eastern Michigan would fall to Ohio 34–26.[8] Evans finished the 2021 season with 316 yards and 13 touchdowns on 83 carries, while also catching 19 passes for 107 yards.[9] Evans would have a hot start to the 2022 season, rushing for 89 yards and two touchdown, as he helped Eastern Michigan beat Eastern Kentucky 42–34.[10] In week three, Evans rushed for a school record 258 yards and a touchdown in a 30–21 win over Arizona State.[11][12] For his performance, Evans was named the MAC offensive player of the week.[13] In week six, Evans rushed for 90 yards and three touchdowns, as he helped the Eagles beat Western Michigan 45–23.[14] In week eight, Evans rushed for 88 yards and three touchdowns in a 24–21 defeat to Toledo.[15] In the following week, Evans rushed 24 times for 133 yards and two touchdowns, as helped the Eagles become bowl eligible beating Akron 34–28.[16] In Eastern Michigan's season finale, Evans rushed for 135 yards and a touchdown, while also bringing in two receptions for 14 yards, as he helped the Eagles beat Central Michigan 38–19.[17] For his performance, Evans was again named the MAC offensive player of the week, after becoming the Eagles all-time rushing touchdowns leader.[18] In the 2022 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, Evans rushed for 82 yards and two touchdowns to help the Eagles end their season with a 41–27 victory against San Jose State.[19] Evans finished his breakout 2022 season with 1,166 yards and 15 touchdowns on 249 carries, while also hauling in 15 receptions for 93 yards, and throwing a three-yard pass for a touchdown.[20] For his performance, Evans was named-second team all MAC.[21] Evans was named a preseason first-team all MAC ahead of the 2023 season.[22][23] Evans was also named to watch lists of multiple awards, such as the Doak Walker Award, the Maxwell Award, and the Walter Camp Award.[24][25][26]