The Ohio State Buckeyes might be the best team in the country in one specific area.
According to On3's Jesse Simonton, Ohio State enters the 2024 season as the No. 1 running back room nationally, sporting both senior TreVeyon Henderson and junior Quinshon Judkins.
After receiving 183 carries for 1,248 yards and 15 touchdowns as a freshman, Henderson's last couple of seasons have been injury-plagued. He bounced back as a junior in 10 games, recording 5.94 yards per carry, good for top 35 in the country.
Judkins, a transfer from Mississippi and former SEC rushing champion, finished in the top 30 in total rush yards and will now be joining Henderson in what was a crowded backfield.
Judkins is one of a handful of notable incoming offensive transfers, including Alabama center Seth McLaughlin and Kansas State quarterback Will Howard.
In addition, Buckeye fans got to witness freshman Sam Williams-Dixon in the Spring Game April 13. The freshman rushed for 78 yards and a touchdown — perhaps this game doesn't say much, but with junior Dallan Hayden committing to Colorado, Ohio State might have its new No. 3 option.
Penn State is the only other Big Ten school in Simonton's top 10, coming in at No. 2. With a returning junior backfield duo of Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton, the Nittany Lions pose a strong threat to conference powerhouses.
However, a season ago when Penn State and Ohio State battled, the Buckeyes limited the Lions to just 49 rush yards and have most of their defensive front returning.
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