Ohio State's Mike Weber: Front-runner for Buckeyes' starting running back position

Weber's (knee) competition for the starting running back spot, Bri'onte Dunn was dismissed from the team on Monday, Bill Landis of Cleveland.com reports.

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Weber's chances at being Ohio State's starting running back increased greatly with the news that Dunn was dismissed for violating team rules. The redshirt freshman sat out his first year due to a torn meniscus.