Following a breakout performance this weekend in Waco, true freshman tailback Justice Hill has been named the Big 12 newcomer of the week. Hill finished with over 6 yards per carry and 122 rushing yards in a losing effort Saturday — the most for a true frosh since the league was formed:
.@jhill21_ is Big 12 Newcomer of the Week. His 122 rush yds. the most for an #okstate true frosh in a Big 12 game since league was formed. pic.twitter.com/k704hZgPtU
Even with the two fumbles on Saturday, Hill was by far the most effective runner for the Pokes, finding holes and exploding through them in Joe Randle-type form.