The 2023 college football season is already a quarter of the way through. Through five weeks, we've seen some freshmen step up and make big plays.
For this list, we'll include the standout redshirt and true freshman who looked the best throughout September.
Let's run through 2023's hottest freshmen from last month, including those who statistically have stood out and made big plays when their teams needed them.
Western Michigan RB Jalen Buckley, Minnesota RB Darius Taylor
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The only two freshmen who check inside the top 10 in rushing yards nationally are Western Michigan's Jalen Buckley and Minnesota's Darius Taylor.