RUNNING BACK
Grade: B
In some games, it’s the running backs playing a big role in the offense, and in others, it’s the receivers. For the first two contests, it was CJ Verdell and Travis Dye. This day belonged to the receivers, but Dye still managed to rush for 82 yards and a touchdown. True freshmen Byron Cardwell, Seven McGee, and Trey Benson all made their Duck debuts with Benson finding the end zone for the first time. In total, the Ducks rushed for 173 yards and three touchdowns.