Sentences with phrase «freshman backfield»

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The Noles» backfield is now manned primarily by true freshmen: quarterback James Blackman, who did not enroll early, and running back Cam Akers.

Ohio State's running game is efficient as ever — the Buckeyes are second in Rushing S&P + — and freshman J.K. Dobbins has emerged as a complement to Barrett in the backfield.

The Buckeyes have not only reached the national title despite featuring an all - underclassman backfield, using freshmen and sophomores as three of the top five receiving targets, and starting only one senior offensive lineman.

And a young backfield of freshman Jon Hilliman, sophomore Myles Willis, and freshman Marcus Outlaw have combined to nearly replace the output of last year's anchor Andre Williams.

Neither Jordon James nor then - freshman Paul Perkins showed much explosiveness in the run game last fall; the biggest big - play threats in the backfield were Hundley and Myles Jack.

Ole Miss freshman All - American offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil won't play, and that could allow Attaochu to get into the backfield.

While freshman Kareem Walker may not see time this year in the Wolverines backfield, the former top RB recruit could see action on special teams.

He's already received favorable comparisons to freshman fullback Ben Mason, who arrived on campus last January as a early enrollee linebacker before coaches saw a brighter future for him in the offensive backfield.