Play or redshirt: Forecasting the freshman running back

Purdue returns most of its production from 2019, with 935 of the team's 999 yards back for 2020. That’s because top rushers King Doerue (451) and Zander Horvath (377) are returning.

Doerue was forced into action as a true freshman last year when injuries derailed fifth-year seniors Richie Worship (knee) and Tario Fuller (jaw) for almost the entire season. And Horvath also saw his role increase.