Seven men are currently competing for the first-string spot.
With the Owls’ season-opener kicking off in less than 3 months, The UP will evaluate each position group on the roster. Today, we will focus on the running backs.
Running backs emphasize heavily on receiving handoffs from the quarterbacks, blocking opposing defenders, and lining up as a receiver to catch passes.
The main options at running back coming into the 2022 season are likely junior Johnny Ford and sophomore Marvin Scott III.
In 2021, Ford led the Owls with 831 yards on 131 attempts along with five touchdowns under his belt.