November 24, 2024

Mike Weber Still Expected to Have Role in Ohio State's Offense Despite J.K. Dobbins' Emergence

Mike Weber had one of the most productive seasons by a freshman running back in Ohio State history last year. That hasn’t been forgotten by Ohio State coach Urban Meyer. Weber has been overshadowed through the first three games of this season by new Ohio State freshman running back J.K. Dobbins, who appears well on his way to eclipsing Weber’s first-year accomplishments. Dobbins has started each of Ohio State’s first three games and already rushed for 425 yards and three touchdowns on 55 carries. Weber, on the other hand, has only seven carries for 42 yards in Ohio State’s last two games after missing the season opener with a hamstring injury. It would seem that Dobbins, who ranks eighth among all Football Bowl Subdivision players in rushing yards, has run away with the starting running back job. He’s already just the third freshman in Ohio State history, joining Archie Griffin…

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