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Quinshon Judkins showed what makes him special in Ohio State football win

The transfer from Ole Miss showed why he's so good during the Ohio State football team's big win over Western Michigan.

By Ryan Stano

Sep 7, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Quinshon Judkins (1) runs for a touchdown that was called back on a holding penalty during the first half of the NCAA football game against the Western Michigan Broncos at Ohio Stadium.
Sep 7, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Quinshon Judkins (1) runs for a touchdown that was called back on a holding penalty during the first half of the NCAA football game against the Western Michigan Broncos at Ohio Stadium. / Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK
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The Ohio State football team worked the transfer portal expertly in the offseason. Not only were they able to get a new starting center and safety, but they landed Quinshon Judkins at running back as well. The transfer from Ole Miss was one of the best running backs in the country last year.

After a poor debut against Akron, Judkins was eager to show that he's a better player than that. He wanted to show the rest of the country that he's capable of being a dominant, game-breaking back. Judkins did just that against Western Michigan on Saturday night.

Judkins was the star of the show for the Buckeyes on offense. He had nine carries for 108 yards and two touchdowns. He should have had a third touchdown run, but it was called back after a phantom holding penalty was thrown on the Buckeyes. Still, he averaged 12 yards a carry.

The Ohio State football team likes what they have in Quinshon Judkins

Judkins was the leading rusher for the Buckeyes and showed that he has big-play ability. He only played in the first half because the Ohio State Buckeyes were beating the Broncos so badly. He could have put up even more impressive numbers had he played more.

Ohio State ended up with 273 yards rushing for the game, a much better output than Week 1. The offensive line looked better despite Donovan Jackson missing the game yet again. Ryan Day wanted his offense to start faster this week and the Buckeyes responded by scoring a touchdown on their first three drives.

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Judkins is going to play a big role for this team this season. He and TreVeyon Henderson are going to be leaned on to generate some tough yards and explosive plays. So far, it looks like both backs are up to the task.

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