DALLAS, Texas (EMUEagles.com) — Eastern Michigan University senior Breck Turner (Norwalk, Ohio-Norwalk) has been named a Doak Walker Award preseason candidate, presented to the top college running back, the PwC SMU Athletic Forum announced Wednesday, July 17.
Turner is one of six Mid-American Conference running backs named to the 71-man list.
The Norwalk, Ohio native played in 12 games for the Eagles in 2018. He finished his junior season with 169 rushing yards and two touchdowns, while hauling in nine receptions for 72 yards through the air. Turner rushed for a season-best 51 yards and added 17 receiving yards in EMU's win over Kent State, Nov.