After an incredible week two performance, Ohio State Buckeyes Freshman Bo Jackson needs to see an increased workload moving forward.

The Ohio State Buckeyes and head coach Ryan Day may have struck gold in the running back department again with freshman Bo Jackson.

In his collegiate debut, the former highly-touted prospect in the 2025 recruiting class managed to rush for 108 yards and one touchdown on nine carries in the second half against Grambling State. This included a huge 51-yard run late in the fourth quarter, which set the team up for their final touchdown of the contest.

Jackson's incredible start to his colligate career has already put the college football landscape on notice, while reassuring the fanbase that the future is bright at the running back position. But his performance in week two may have helped his case of seeing more playing time this season.

Why Jackson Should See More Time

As a former four-star prospect from Cleveland, OH, Jackson had high praise coming into his freshman season with the Buckeyes. Along with a successful run at Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School, he would go on to be named to the 247Sports’ 2025 Freaks List due to his college-ready body frame at 6-foot, 205 lbs. This, in addition to his quickness and elusiveness out of the backfield made him a perfect running back recruit for Day and the program.

With the current state of the rushing attack for Ohio State lying in the hands of CJ Donaldson and James Peoples this season, Jackson offers an unique big-play ability that we have yet to see from the current running back duo. 70 of his 108 rushing yards came after contact, while half of his rushes went for more than 10 yards on the ground, according to PFF. 

The Buckeyes run game was an effective unit last season due to TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins being perfect compliment to each other on the ground. However, the offense has yet to find a running back with the home-run threat that Henderson possessed in 2024. Luckily for offensive coordinator Brian Hartline, Jackson is already showing signs of being able to take over that role in the near future.

Ohio State has one more non-conference game against the Ohio Bobcats in week three before kicking off their Big Ten Conference slate. This gives Jackson the perfect opportunity to see more touches and experience behind the offensive line. If the young playmaker continues his electric stretch next week, he could easily begin to see carries throughout the team's conference games in 2025.