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By Zack Pearson

November 26, 2016; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal quarterback Keller Chryst (10) passes the football against Rice Owls defensive end Brian Womac (44) during the second quarter at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
November 26, 2016; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal quarterback Keller Chryst (10) passes the football against Rice Owls defensive end Brian Womac (44) during the second quarter at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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Bryce Love’s season

November 5, 2016; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal running back Bryce Love (20) scores a touchdown Oregon State Beavers cornerback Xavier Crawford (22) during the first quarter at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
November 5, 2016; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal running back Bryce Love (20) scores a touchdown Oregon State Beavers cornerback Xavier Crawford (22) during the first quarter at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

KIH: Bryce Love was a RB that got away from UNC in recruiting. How has he performed at Stanford and what should we expect from him?

GMC:  If Christian McCaffrey hadn’t come to Stanford, we’d all be gushing about Bryce Love — he’s that good.

He’s been used a lot on gimmick plays — sweeps, reverses, screens — plays designed to get him the ball in space.

In 2015 he averaged an insane 7.8 yards per carry and 16.7 yards per reception. The question, just as it was with McCaffrey, has always been whether or not he could run between the tackles. He answered that question quite nicely when he got the start against Notre Dame and carried the ball 23 times for 129 yards and a touchdown.

Any team in America would take a back who averages 5.6 yards per carry at Notre Dame. I think we’ll see a big game from him on Friday, and a huge season from him in 2017.

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