Entering 2015, there’s no denying Tarean Folston is Notre Dame’s starting running back. We can talk about C.J. Prosise’s successful spring. We can wonder when Greg Bryant is going to reach his 5-star potential. Or we can maybe just appreciate the best Irish running back since—when, Julius Jones?
Folston is coming off an impressive sophomore season, running for close to 900 yards and chipping in 190 more yards via the pass. After averaging just eight carries a game through early October, Folston took over the ground game, carrying the load the rest of the way — just like he did during his freshman season.