November 8, 2024

J.K. Dobbins has more rushing yards than any back in their first two years in Ohio State history; what does he need to do in 2019? – Buckeye Numbers


COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State Buckeyes running back J.K. Dobbins has rushed for 2,456 yards in his first two seasons; more than any back over their first two years in OSU history. To stay No. 1 after three years, however, Dobbins will have to have his best year yet. Here’s a look at the numbers for Dobbins. Best through 2 years Dobbins with 2,456 yards is just ahead of Archie Griffin (2,444) at this point of their careers. In 2017, Dobbins became just the third true freshman in OSU history – after Robert Smith and Maurice Clarett – to rush more more than 1,000 yards. (Mike Weber did it as a second-year freshman.) Then Dobbins turned in another 1,000-plus yards last season. Here are the top 10 OSU backs through their first two years: Player Years Yards J.K. Dobbins 2017-2018 2,456 Archie Griffin 1972-1973 2,444 Chris Wells 2006-2007 2,185 Ezekiel…

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