Oregon Ducks On SI · 4 days ago
Oregon Running Back Brandon Smith Reacts to Saquon Barkley Comparisons
It’s been only five games, but Oregon Ducks true freshman running back Brandon Smith is already drawing comparisons to star Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley.
At least Ducks running back Dierre Hill Jr. and Smith’s own mother think so.
The true freshman made the most of an unexpected opportunity in Week 9, helping to keep No. 23 Oregon’s College (5-3, 3-2 Big Ten) Football Playoff hopes alive in the Ducks’ win over then-ranked No 20. Northwestern (6-2, 3-2 Big Ten) after Hill Jr. and running back Jordon Davison left with leg injuries.
Smith rushed eight times for 82 yards and the go-ahead touchdown in the 34-26 victory, earning the Barkley-esque praise from teammate Hill Jr.
