It has been done before this season. The Starting Lineup at Autzen Stadium saw Royce Freeman as the Starter against Colorado, but the Oregon Junior never saw the field. Tony Brooks-James has been the lead rusher over the last month for the Ducks while Freeman has not seemed Freeman-like. The storyline could repeat itself this afternoon against the USC Trojans in Los Angeles.
Royce Freeman is thought to be healthy, but has not had his usual burst of speed to get past the Offensive Line. Case and point, Cal. He had 10 yards on 15 carries against the Golden Bears two weeks ago and although he had a touchdown late in the game last week against Arizona State, rest may be the best thing for Freeman to get back to himself down the stretch.