MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Freshman running back Kenneth Gainwell is one of two freshmen on the Associated Press Midseason All-America Team announced Tuesday. Gainwell, who ranks fifth in the NCAA with 121.0 rushing yards per game, was a second team honoree at running back.
LSU cornerback Derek Stingley was the only other freshman on the midseason team.
Gainwell heads in to Saturday's matchup against West Division foe Tulane with a streak of four consecutive games with 100-plus yards rushing. He almost hit a rare 100/100 double on Saturday at Temple, finishing with 106 rushing yards and 98 receiving yards.