Hodges started his collegiate career playing for the University of California from 2012 to 2013. He was redshirted as a freshman, but during the next season he played in two home games, one against Oregon State and one against USC. In the game against USC he rushed four times, totaling 31 yards. After the 2013 season, he was granted permission to contact other Universities in regards to transferring for the coming season.[1]
University of San Diego career
As a second-year player, he was a running back and he had 12 starts. In those 12 starts, Hodges carried the ball for 1,214 yards. With those 1,214 yards, he carried the ball 221 times and recorded six touchdowns. During the 2014 season, he was named All-PFL (Pioneer Football League) first team, USD's Offensive MVP, and USD's Strength Coach Award. He also made the 2014 PFL Honor Roll. Jonah Hodges also set the University of San Diego's record for single game rushing yards at 273 yards.[2] In the 2015 season, he was named to the 2015 All-PFL Preseason First Team.[3]
