Entering the 2018 season, many expected that with a new quarterback and questions about who would step up as WR1, OSU would ride seasoned veteran running back Justice Hill like a workhorse. After all, Hill ended his 2017 campaign looking like a potential Heisman candidate, rushing for over 120 yards in three of his last five games and amassing 130 (!!) total touches during that stint.
That was the expectation. Reality was much different. In the season-opener, he logged 10 carries for 122 yards rushing, one reception for 22 yards receiving, and one total TD. Efficient. In the next two nonconference games, he averaged 12 carries for 77.