Ohio State Freshman Running Back Bo Jackson Makes First Career Start Against Minnesota

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Email this Article Share on Reddit Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Bo Jackson's climb to the top of Ohio State's running back room is complete.

On Saturday, the freshman made his first career start in the Buckeyes' home night game against Minnesota, surpassing CJ Donaldson and James Peoples, who split the first three starts at running back for Ohio State.

Jackson didn't get any carries in Week 1 against Texas after turning heads with an impressive spring and fall camp, but burst onto the scene in the Buckeyes' second and third games against Grambling State and Ohio. Rattling off back-to-back 100-yard performances, he collected a combined 217 yards on just 18 carries (12.1 yards…