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College Football Week 2: NFL Draft big board – Josh Rosen takes command

By Charles Rahrig V

PASADENA, CA - SEPTEMBER 03: Josh Rosen #3 of the UCLA Bruins passes the ball during the second half of a game against the Texas A&M Aggies at the Rose Bowl on September 3, 2017 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
PASADENA, CA - SEPTEMBER 03: Josh Rosen #3 of the UCLA Bruins passes the ball during the second half of a game against the Texas A&M Aggies at the Rose Bowl on September 3, 2017 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /
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UNIVERSITY PARK, PA – SEPTEMBER 02: Saquon Barkley #26 of the Penn State Nittany Lions hurdles away from a tackle by Alvin Davis #1 of the Akron Zips during a touchdown run that was called back short of the end zone during the first half on September 2, 2017 at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
UNIVERSITY PARK, PA – SEPTEMBER 02: Saquon Barkley #26 of the Penn State Nittany Lions hurdles away from a tackle by Alvin Davis #1 of the Akron Zips during a touchdown run that was called back short of the end zone during the first half on September 2, 2017 at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /
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Saquon Barkley

RB, Penn State

Saquon Barkley is off and running toward big things in 2017. On Saturday, the Penn State Nittany Lions destroyed Akron at home by a score of 52-0. Barkley ran all over the Zips and was able to be spelled early on the day.

In fact, the running back had a light workload with just 14 carries on the day. Even more impressively is that fact that he still rushed for 172 yards and two touchdowns for a 12.3 average overall. He also 54 yards on 3 receptions.

His highlight of the day was busting out an 80-yard run. He showed the speed to match his power and it was like watching a man among boys with his ability to carve up a much inferior opponent at home.

If he wants to be right there in the Heisman discussion, this was a fantastic start. Truthfully, he could have taken more carries and had a ridiculous day, but he’ll be fresher for what will ultimately lie ahead.

Penn State will play host to Pittsburgh next week. Barkley had a big day on the ground against the Panthers last season. He finished that game with four touchdowns. Another four touchdown performance here will only further his ascension.

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