Up next in our 2023 season previews is the running backs. Traditionally an extremely strong position group under Matt Campbell, the tailbacks took a significant step back last season following the departure of Breece Hall. Jirehl Brock led the way with 99 attempts for 445 yards, followed by the oft-injured Cartevious Norton, Eli Sanders, and Deon Silas.
Departures
We know for sure that Deon Silas is out of the picture after transferring to Maine after last season, and Jirehl Brock was named in the ongoing investigation by the Iowa DCI regarding gambling by student-athletes, so it’s unlikely he will see much, if any, playing time in the 2023 season.