The halfbacks had a week in which 3 of them made their way into this list of big plays, breaking tackles and interrupting improvised runs that left defenders shaking their heads.
The Big Ten has returned and is well represented on this list through a freshman who does what can be capturing the year and, of course, also mentions a winning dive.
The five games of week 8:
Chuba Hubbard, Oklahoma State, RB: The ball passed to Hubbard in the fourth minute when the Cowboys were tied 7-7 with Iowa State. The junior runner had nowhere to go when defenders invaded him while trying to escape in the middle of the Anyway, Hubbard discovered an opening after almost hitting the grass and stopped for a 32-yard touchdown. OSU won 24-21 and Hubbard finished with 139 yards on the floor and a touchdown.
No, avoid @Hubbard_RMN#GoPokes LetsRide? @CFBONFOX pic. twitter. com/wwOK26RwnV
Wesley Kennedy III, Georgia Southern, RB: Coastal Carolina was winning 7-0 against Georgia Southern when he had to leave the finish line. and was surrounded without delay by black T-shirts. The senior made his way through several players before letting go on the right-back line for a 60-yard lap for a touchdown. Georgia Southern would lose 28-14.
Have you ever noticed breaking the ankles of an entire team?Pic. twitter. com/VIupE2bPiR
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ohio State, WR: In the first game of his school career, Smith-Njigba would possibly have captured the year by now with this amazing game. At the beginning of the last quarter, Buckeyes quarterback Justin Fields rolled right under tension and threw a pass to the back of the finish area where his hole pulled the ball out of bounds and had the presence of brain to plant his right foot on the ground. the freshman finished with two five-yard receptions while Ohio State led Nebraska five-17.
WHAT IS A TURN TO THE PIEDS OF jaxon_smith1? Pic. twitter. com/2pnGD86fVR
Javian Hawkins, Louisville, RB: Hawkins has been explosive all season for the Cardinals and continued their attack in the area on Saturday opposed to the Seminoles. 7-7 in the first quarter, Hawkins made the move but reversed it when the offensive line was overstealed. Following a 70-yard landing along the left-wing line to take the lead, Hawkins ended up with 174 yards on the court and three landings in Louisville’s 48-16 win over FSU.
Gone. #GoCards @JavianHawkins pic. twitter. com/cNJVBc9auj
Michael Penix Jr. , Indiana, QB: The timing couldn’t have been more perfect. The Hoosiers lost 35-34 in overtime at No. 7 Penn State after a landing and they chose to go through two. Phoenix Jr. He ran to the right-back line and tackled off limits, but not before reaching his right arm towards the pylon to seal Indiana’s disappointed victory.
The resolution on the floor is: @IndianaFootball win!?? pic. twitter. com/4wlgNWQv2Z