COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins hit 3,000 yards for his career on Saturday night, becoming the 11th Buckeye to reach that rushing total in his career. “It’s a blessing to accomplish that milestone,” the junior said after a 48-7 win at Nebraska. “I worked hard, and I’m going to keep working hard so I can get to 4,000.” Let’s talk numbers when it comes to a downhill back who is running hard in an offense doing almost anything it wants. • Since a subpar opener against Florida Atlantic, in which he averaged 4.3 yards per carry, Dobbins has earned 7.9 yards per carry in the next four games. He’s one of only eight power conference running backs gaining at least 100 yards per game, and only three are gaining more yards per carry than Dobbins, who for the season is at 7.1. • A year ago,…
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