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Just days after leading Northwestern in rushing by gaining 37 yards on seven carries, redshirt freshman running back Jeremy Larkin is listed as the No. 2 running back behind Justin Jackson.
We learned after the Wisconsin game that Jackson did not practice at all last week. As the Big Ten’s leading active rusher continues to recover from a leg injury, Larkin should once again assume a significant role this weekend against Penn State. It’s unclear if Larkin surpassed John Moten IV due to performance or as a result of injury, but Larkin is also listed over Moten IV as the second kick returner along with fellow redshirt freshman Riley Lees.
Those are the only changes on this week’s depth chart.
Week 6 Depth Chart
| Position | First Team | Second Team |
|---|---|---|
| Position | First Team | Second Team |
| Quarterback | Clayton Thorson | Matt Alviti |
| Running Back | Justin Jackson | Jeremy Larkin |
| X-Receiver | Flynn Nagel | Jelani Roberts |
| Y-Receiver | Macan Wilson | Jace James |
| Z-Receiver | Ben Skowronek | Ramaud Chiaokhiao-Bowman |
| Superback | Garrett Dickerson | Cameron Green |
| Left Tackle | Jared Thomas | Blake Hance |
| Left Guard | Blake Hance | J.B. Butler |
| Center | Brad North | Nik Urban |
| Right Guard | Tommy Doles | J.B. Butler |
| Right Tackle | Rashawn Slater | Gunnar Vogel |
| First Team | Second Team | |
| Defensive End | Joe Gaziano | Trent Goens |
| Defensive Tackle | Tyler Lancaster | Alex Miller |
| Defensive Tackle | Jordan Thompson | Ben Oxley |
| Defensive End | Samdup Miller | Fred Wyatt |
| SAM Linebacker | Nate Hall | Warren Long |
| MIKE Linebacker | Paddy Fisher | Nathan Fox |
| WILL Linebacker | Brett Walsh | Blake Gallagher |
| Cornerback | Trae Williams | Marcus McShepard |
| Safety | Godwin Igwebuike | JR Pace |
| Safety | Kyle Queiro | Jared McGee |
| Cornerback | Montre Hartage | Moe Almasri |
| First Team | Second Team | |
| Placekicker | Charlie Kuhbander | Makay Redd |
| Punter | Hunter Niswander | Daniel Kubiuk |
| Kick Returner | Riley Lees | Jeremy Larkin |
| Punt Returner | Flynn Nagel | Riley Lees |
| Long Snapper | Tyler Gillikin | Trevor Stroebel |
| Holder | Hunter Niswander | Daniel Kubiuk |
| Kickoff Specialist | Luke Otto | Drew Luckenbaugh |