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K-State freshman RB burst onto the scene, maybe starting lineup next

Sep 16, 2015 at 10:38p ET

Sep 16, 2015 at 10:38p ET

Kansas State freshman running back Justin Silmon burst onto the scene in last week's game and may have put himself in position to become the Wildcats' starting running back.

Silmon finally got his chance in the second half of the second game of the season as Charles Jones struggled to get anything going when K-State needed a strong rushing presence to help first-time starting quarterback Joe Hubener.

He made an instant impact with a 13-year gain and followed with a 14-yard touchdown in the 30-3 win over Texas-San Antonio.