True freshman, Jermar Jefferson, got his chance to shine almost immediately when he took over backfield duties for an injured Artavis Pierce in the second game of the season for the Beavers. He’s gone on to have perhaps the best five game stretch of any running back in Oregon State history. He now is owner of two of the four best single game rushing records and has somehow nabbed 12 rushing touchdowns over those five games (also a record); but perhaps it’s time to pump-the-brakes on all the Jefferson hype.
RUSHING YARDS - SINGLE GAME
- Bill Enyart - 299 yards (1968)
- Jermar Jefferson - 254 yards (2018)
- Steven Jackson - 239 yards (2002)
- Jermar Jefferson - 238 yards (2018)
- Ken Simonton - 234 yards (200)
Going into Oregon State’s bye week Jefferson is 2nd nationally in rush yards, which is admittedly incredible considering all the factors working against him: he wasn’t the starter going into the season, he’s played with three different quarterbacks due to injuries and has been facing increased attention from opposing defenses as each week passes.