University Press · Jun 23, 2022
FAU Football: Previewing the running backs
Seven men are currently competing for the first-string spot.
University Press stock photo of running back Johnny Ford.With the Owls’ season-opener kicking off in less than 3 months, The UP will evaluate each position group on the roster. Today, we will focus on the running backs.
Running backs emphasize heavily on receiving handoffs from the quarterbacks, blocking opposing defenders, and lining up as a receiver to catch passes.
The main options at running back coming into the 2022 season are likely junior Johnny Ford and sophomore Marvin Scott III.