Marco Garcia, Associated Press
Rice running back Emmanuel Esukpa (33) runs away from the Hawaii defense for a touchdown during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Honolulu. The BYU backfield added some depth, as head coach Kalani Sitake announced Wednesday that graduate transfer Emmanuel Esukpa has joined the program.
SALT LAKE CITY — The BYU backfield added some depth, as head coach Kalani Sitake announced Wednesday that graduate transfer Emmanuel Esukpa has joined the program.
Esukpa, a 5-foot-11, 232-pound running back, heads to BYU from Rice. He will be eligible to play next season, with one year remaining as a redshirt senior.