June 19, 2026

Could a feature running back emerge for Ohio State football in 2021?

Buckeye Camp Questions Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series of stories looking at the 10 most pressing questions facing Ohio State football as it prepares for the 2021 season. Part 1: The quarterbacks Today, Part 2: Is there a potential feature running back on the roster?  When Ohio State last broke in a new starting quarterback, it had a seasoned running back. J.K. Dobbins played alongside Justin Fields in the backfield in 2019 and  became just the second OSU running back in a decade to average 20 or more carries per game. Could anyone on this season’s roster take on a similar workload and ease the burden on Kyle McCord, Jack Miller or C.J. Stroud, whichever of the three freshmen emerges as the Buckeyes’ signal caller? It’s a question that begins with TreVeyon Henderson and Master Teague III. Both project to be at the top of a crowded depth chart. Henderson is…

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