The first couple of Ole Miss football games were blowout wins but the running game left a lot be desired. However, there has since been a sort of resurgence in the running game led by Jordan Wilkins. Over the past three games Wilkins has began to establish himself as the true number one running back for the Ole Miss Rebels.
Wilkins missed the 2016 season due to a mix-up in his school credits. It appeared that he was a little rusty starting the season. His first three games were pedestrian and unimpressive. So much so, there were rumblings among the Ole Miss faithful that maybe it was time to give more touches to D’Vaughn Pennamon.