Why fans should be excited about Oregon State’s revamped backfield

Following Thomas Tyner’s shocking decision to finish his career in Corvallis, Oregon State is loaded at running back, leaving head coach Gary Andersen and offensive coordinator Kevin McGiven with plenty to think about. All experienced and capable starters, there is no guarantee as to who will see the ball most this coming season. Nevertheless, each of the four bring an extra something of their own, as depth and different running styles will only expand the playbook, hopefully resulting in Andersen and McGiven having their way with defenses. Here is a deeper look into Oregon State’s backfield.

Ryan Nall

Although a down year, there were a few bright spots in 2016, most notably the emergence of Ryan Nall.