It’s tough to know exactly what the running back position will look like for Ole Miss this year. The Rebels backfield is dealing with two early departures as well as some new runners entering the fray.
I’Tavius Mathers, who carried the ball 67 times for 290 yards and three touchdowns, announced after the season that he was transferring to Middle Tennessee State University for his senior season. Running back Mark Dodson, who rushed for 249 yards and 4 touchdowns on 36 carries, also announced he was transferring to the University of Memphis, where he will have two years of eligibility left.