Texas A&M’s Le’Veon Moss makes a case as the nation’s second-best RB?

Boise State star Asthon Jeanty has established himself as the best running back in college football this season and will easily win the Heisman Trophy if he continues his record-breaking pace.

There’s a big gap between Jeanty and the second-best running back in the country, but Texas A&M’s Le’Veon Moss makes it clear he’s right at second place.

Entering Texas A&M’s bye week, Moss leads the SEC in rushing yards (609) despite having only the third-most carries in the conference (88). Even more impressive? His rushing yardage mark is good for seventh in the nation, while his total attempts rank 17th.

His six total touchdowns are certainly a step below the scoring numbers that some other running backs like Jeanty, Iowa’s Kaleb Johnson and Tennessee’s Dylan Sampson have posted this season, but it’s worth noting that four rushing touchdowns on offense Aggies traded to Amari Daniels and Marcel Reed stormed two of his own during his time as a starter. If the Aggies coaching staff wanted, Moss could be at the top of the list in rushing touchdowns this season.

Regardless, he has shown that the ability to score is there. Three of his 12 carries in the 138-yard performance against then-No. 9 Missouri scored touchdowns. He also scored two hits on just nine runs in a win over McNeese State on September 7th. Moss has a feel for the end zone and will get a chance to show off a bit more once the Aggies return from their bye week.

What Moss has done on the ground so far this season cannot be ignored. Although Jeanty will win the Doak Walker Award and possibly the Heisman, Moss is in the conversation as the second-best running back in the country.

No. 15 Texas A&M will visit Mississippi State on Saturday, October 19th.