For the Virginia Tech Hokies, running back Bhayshul Tuten is starting to change the game. Tuten’s reputation as one of college football’s best running backs was cemented last Thursday when he won the Walter Camp National FBS Player of the Week award for an incredible effort against Boston College.
With an outstanding 266 yards of rushing yards in one game, Tuten broke the school record for most rushing yards in a single game. He surpassed the previous school record of 253 yards, which was achieved against Maryland in 2008 by Darren Evans.
This historic accomplishment not only cemented Tuten’s place in Virginia Tech history but also provided a nationwide platform for his extraordinary skill.
Tuten has been outstanding this season, scoring a touchdown in each of the first several games. He leads all ACC running backs with 12 rushing touchdowns, and his ability to consistently find the end zone has made him a focal feature of the Hokies offense. Tuten has also amassed 871 running yards, which is second in the conference.
When looking more closely at the statistics, Tuten’s performances stand out. He leads the ACC and is ranked fourth in the US among all running backs with at least 70 carries, averaging 7.0 yards per carry.
He is a terror for opposition defenses because of his ability to break tackles and explode into open space, which has become a distinguishing characteristic of his game.
With each game, Tuten continues to elevate both his team and his own profile. If the season so far is any indication, Tuten could be chasing more history for Virginia Tech.
The Hokies are set to take on Georgia Tech this Saturday, where Tuten looks to add to his impressive season.
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