FAYETTEVILLE — When the Arkansas football team landed running back Mike Washington during the winter portal cycle, there were plenty of unknowns about the New Mexico State transfer.
Washington’s speed, durability and bruising running style with the Aggies made him a good complement for fellow All-Conference USA selection Seth McGowan, who transferred to Kentucky. The SEC-bound duo split carries and paced a New Mexico State rushing attack that ranked third in CUSA averaging 180 yards per game.
Washington recorded career bests in rushing yards (725), carries (157) and touchdowns (8) last year, but that was in a smaller conference.