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Todd Gurley and the 20 best players in college football after Week 1

By Patrick Schmidt

Aug 30, 2014; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Todd Gurley (3) runs against the Clemson Tigers during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Georgia defeated Clemson 45-21. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 30, 2014; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Todd Gurley (3) runs against the Clemson Tigers during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Georgia defeated Clemson 45-21. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 28, 2014; Tempe, AZ, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils running back D.J. Foster (8) runs with the ball as Weber State Wildcats linebacker Felix Woods (38) and linebacker Emmett Tela (44) defend during the first half at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 28, 2014; Tempe, AZ, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils running back D.J. Foster (8) runs with the ball as Weber State Wildcats linebacker Felix Woods (38) and linebacker Emmett Tela (44) defend during the first half at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /

18. D.J. Foster, Arizona State Sun Devils

Foster had 15 carries for 147 yards and three touchdowns for the Sun Devils in their dominant win over Weber State. He was nearly a guaranteed first down every time he carried the ball, averaging 9.6 yards per rush. He added four receptions for 26 yards as a versatile weapon.

The loss of Marion Grice should not hurt this offense too much with the 5-11, 203-pound Foster making plays in this high-powered offense led by quarterback Taylor Kelly and complemented by wide receiver Jaelen Strong.

Foster ran for more than 500 yards (501) and had more than 600 (653) yards last year as one of the best-kept secrets in the Pac-12 and college football last year.

With a bigger role in 2014, look for Foster to keep his status as one of the top players in the country over the next few months.

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