No. 5: Kennedy McKoy
True-freshman running back Kennedy McKoy followed up his 17 carry, 127 yard performance against Kansas with 25 carries for 76 yards and two touchdowns against the Longhorns Saturday. That sort of workload can wear a player down, but McKoy will most likely be reeled back in just a bit against the Sooners. That’s not to say he won’t get touches; they just won’t come in bunches.
Dana Holgorsen’s offense has four players with at least 66 carries, including quarterback Skyler Howard. All three running backs – Rushel Shell, Justin Crawford and McKoy – have each rushed for 450 yards, with the first two surpassing 500. It’s a safe bet on the Mountaineer ground game regardless of who’s playing, but McKoy can contribute in every role imaginable – running, catching and blocking.
Look for the freshman to continue his hot streak he’s been building.