J.W. Walsh may be Oklahoma State’s backup quarterback, but he has been crucial to OSU’s success in the red zone.
Walsh’s dynamic management of his goal line offense and effectiveness as runner have helped OSU go from averaging 27.6 points per game in 2014 to 44 points per game in 2015.
However last week versus Texas Tech, Walsh took on a more prominent role with the offense. On top of an impressive 167 yards passing on 5 attempts, Walsh ran for 80 yards and one touchdown on 8 carries.
Offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich praised Walsh’s ability to run the zone read, citing that Walsh was “reading defensive ends in kindergarten.