Randy Young is giving Gardner-Webb a burst of quick-hit explosiveness in 2026
In the 2026 season, Randy Young has 8 carries for 32 yards and a touchdown through Gardner-Webb’s first two games, and he already flashed with a 23-yard, 1-TD outing against Wofford after opening with 9 yards at Austin Peay[1][2]. A spring preview described the Marshall transfer as having “great quickness” and said he “will be tough to catch when he breaks into the open field,” which matches a back who fits a change-of-pace or space-oriented role[3]. He looks like a useful add if you want acceleration and home-run ability more than heavy-volume bruising.
