Jefferson wins Russell Athletic Bowl MVP

Sophomore running back Johnny Jefferson carries the ball into open field during the Russell Athletic Bowl against No. 10 North Carolina at the Citrus Bowl Stadium in Orlando, Fla. Photo credit: Sarah PyoORLANDO, FLA. – There may have been several uncertainties surrounding the nation’s top offense due to a bevy of injuries at crucial positions, but by the end of the night, Baylor left little to be questioned as they won the Russell Athletic Bowl against North Carolina 49-38.

The Bears ground game could not be stopped and they steamrolled the Tar Heels for a bowl record of 645 total rushing yards. While there were multiple contributors in the rushing attack, none were as extraordinary as…