FAU plans to grind it out with deep stable of running backs

With a lack of experience at both the quarterback and receiver position, the Owls could look to the running game as the strength of the team.

Leading the pack is two-year starter and All-Sun Belt Conference selection, Alfred Morris who already holds the school record for rushing yards in a season. In FAU's first scrimmage he had a solid outing by gaining 69 yards on 14 carries.
One of the standouts in the spring has been redshirt sophomore, Damian Fortner. In Saturday's scrimmage Fortner gained 75 yards on 11 carries and scored on a 9-yard touchdown run. While Morris is more of a power running back, Fortner is quick with break-away speed.

Next in line is redshirt freshman Travis Jones. Although he only finished with eight carries for 28 yards, Jones made a nice play when he broke three tackles on a 29-yard run to the end zone.

Also battling for carries is running back Xavier Stinson. Stinson has the biggest workload in the rotation since he also splits repetitions at linebacker but he will have a significant impact at both spots.