3 B1G Players make PFF's list of best underclassmen on 2021
ESPN released PFF’s list of the top 12 underclassmen in College Football on Thursday.The list includes the best of freshman and sophomores in Division I College Football.
The SEC, Big 12, B1G, and Pac-12 all had players on the list. Alabama, Georgia, and Ohio State were tied for the most appearances on the list with two players each on it.
The three standout underclassmen from the B1G were Ohio State QB C.J. Stroud and RB TreVeyon Henderson, and Michigan RB Blake Corum.
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For Ohio State, Stroud and Henderson have really embraced the roles that they have been given.
While Stroud has missed some time during the regular season, he has since improved his passing on PFF to a 90.5. He also has 2,675 yards passing with 25 touchdowns and five interceptions to go along with it as a redshirt freshman.
Henderson has morphed into the Buckeye’s lead back throughout the 2021 season. He’s averaging 100 yards rushing per game as a true freshman. He also leads his team with 937 yards rushing and 12 touchdowns.
Sophomore Blake Corum has done much of the same for Michigan. Corum didn’t even have double-digit carries as freshman, but has also stepped into the team’s role as the bell cow. He has a 90.8 rushing grade on PFF after his performances this season. His ability to make people miss has also earned him a 0.37 missed tackles rate as well.
If you’re a fan of either of these teams, B1G football is going to fun for you for many years to come.