Sean Tucker is off to the NFL, taking almost 3,200 rushing yards and 31 total touchdowns with him. A good sign for the Orange was LeQuint Allen seemed to pass his audition to fill Tucker’s cleats last December.

Allen appeared in every game last season, showing a knack for big plays during spot duty during the regular season and an ability to handle an every-down role in the Pinstripe Bowl.

His first explosive play was a 90-yard run against Wagner early in the season, then Allen added a 33-yard touchdown pass and a 41-yard scoring reception against Wake Forest.

After averaging 6.7 yards per carry during the regular season, Allen took over the lead back duties against Minnesota, turning 15 carries into 94 yards and snared 11 passes for 60 yards. The starting role should be his to lose.

Juwaun Price is the only other running back who had a carry last season, getting eight rush attempts for 39 yards. Price rolled up 900 yards and 11 touchdowns over a couple seasons at his first collegiate stop with New Mexico State and is expected to handle the primary backup duties.

Behind Price is a slew of new faces on the roster. Junior college transfer J.J. Branham is more of a thumper while freshmen Ike Daniels and Muwaffaq Parkman profile as speedier options.

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