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Mississippi State's Shumpert takes over at running back

Sep 1, 2015 at 2:34p ET

Sep 1, 2015 at 2:34p ET

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) Mississippi State must find a way to replace more than 1,200 yards rushing now that former starting running back Josh Robinson is in the NFL.

That might scare some programs.

The Bulldogs aren't one of them.

The reason for that confidence is simple: Mississippi State has consistently had fantastic running backs during coach Dan Mullen's seven-year tenure. From Anthony Dixon to Vick Ballard to LaDarius Perkins and finally Robinson, the Bulldogs have always been able to move the ball on the ground.