After leading the Big 12 in rushing in 2015, the Mountaineer running backs feature a familiar face along with two newcomers.
Dana Holgorsen has been known for his team’s passing yardage throughout his career but he has shown a willingness and desire to run the ball. That was no more evident than last year. After losing four straight games, Dana regrouped and leaned on his junior running backs Rushel Shell and Wendell Smallwood. The result was Wendell Smallwood rushing for over 100 yards in 5 of the last 6 games of the regular season, on his way to the Big 12 Rushing Title.