EUGENE, Ore. — University of Oregon running back Royce Freeman, who has led the Ducks' rushing attack each of the last three seasons while claiming second-team All-America acclaim following his 2015 campaign, has announced his intention to return to school for his senior year.
Freeman, who rushed for 945 yards in 11 games while battling injuries for most of the 2016 season, ranks second on the school's career rushing chart with 4,146 yards, trailing only LaMichael James' 5,082 yards (2009-11). Freeman's 44 career rushing touchdowns also are surpassed only by James' 53 scores on the ground on Oregon's all-time list.