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Artis-Payne named semifinalist for Doak Walker Award

Cameron Artis-Payne going in for a touchdown. (Raye May | Photo Editor)
Cameron Artis-Payne going in for a touchdown. (Raye May | Photo Editor)

Cameron Artis-Payne has been named a semifinalist for the Doak Walker Award, given annually to college football's top running back.

Artis-Payne leads the Southeastern Conference in rushing, and was the only SEC back named to the list.

So far this season, Artis-Payne has rushed for 1,276 yards, putting him at 11th nationally.

Other semifinalist for the award include Ameer Abdullah of Nebraska, Jay Ajayi of Boise State, Javorius Allen of Southern California, Matt Breida of Georgia Southern, Tevin Coleman of Indiana, James Conner of Pittsburgh, Melvin Gordon of Wisconsin, Devon Johnson of Marshall and Duke Johnson of Miami.

Finalists will be named on Nov. 25. and winners will be announced on Dec.11


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