2023 Nebraska Football Position Battle: Running Backs

Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty ImagesWhen there is a new coaching staff, everyone is under a new microscope. It’s the perfect chance for the new coaches to analyze what they inherited while scouting who they have brought in via transfers and recruiting. So now the questions arrive, who starts for Matt Rhule? Today we look at the running backs.

Anthony Grant:

2022 Season Stats: 218 rushing attempts 915 yards 6 TDs

Grant is my assumption to resume the starting role here. A senior who has a physical presence in the run game to inflict pain on anyone who dares tackle him. Yes, his average was 4.2 yards per carry, but keep in mind the O-line was banged up a lot of last year but looked better…