. 16 Georgia (2-0).His first rushing attempt came in a 26-11 loss to West Virginia on Sept. 3. He converted on fourth-and-short, helping to set up a 42-yard field

COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Missouri senior Josh Augusta stands 6-foot-4 and weighs upward of 350 pounds. His teammates nicknamed him The Juggernaut, saying he never loses one-on-one drills in practice.Since 2013, the defensive lineman has 66 tackles, four sacks and two forced fumbles in 42 games. He started 12 games in 2015, plugging up the middle for defense that piled up 106 tackles for loss, tying for sixth nationally.This season, Augusta has a new role.First-year offensive coordinator Josh Heupel has made numerous changes to a unit that finished last season second-to-last in offensive production. Among those changes is the addition of Augusta to the backfield as a fullback.Through two games, Augusta has two carries for three yards. Both came in short-yardage scenarios and gained first downs. He could have more opportunities to carry the ball Saturday when Missouri (1-1) hosts No. 16 Georgia (2-0).His first rushing attempt came in a 26-11 loss to West Virginia on Sept. 3. He converted on fourth-and-short, helping to set up a 42-yard field goal attempt. And last weekend during the 61-21 win against Eastern Michigan , there he was again on a fourth-and-short package. He blocked two defenders-one with each arm-opening a gap for running back Damarea Crocketts first career touchdown, a 26-yard run.Augusta has embraced his new role as a ball carrier, but especially welcomes the opportunity to block.The block was probably the best for me, Augusta said when comparing Crocketts touchdown run and his first-down carries. Especially the freshman getting his first touchdown, it felt amazing to help him out.Augusta also indicated a willingness to play tight end, adding, Just give me the ball.Quarterback Drew Lock feels more comfortable when Augusta is in the backfield.I definitely know were going to get that first down, believe it or not, Lock said. I was in there on that (touchdown) play and I was hoping that they werent going to call holding, because it looked like he was, but I watched it on film, and the guy was actually holding onto him to make it look like it was holding. When you block two guys on the same play and spring a touchdown run, Id say you did your job.Running back Ish Witter had 13 carries for 61 yards and a touchdown against Eastern Michigan, and said he gave Crockett some sideline advice: Look, just follow Josh, hes going to open it up.He made that run, Witter said. He opened it up, and it was a great play by Damarea too. He read it real quick and just got in the end zone.Augusta is eager to get into the end zone himself, and said he is planning a touchdown dance for whenever that play comes.Its fun to see it work, coach Barry Odom said of Augusta in the backfield. Augusta was more happy about getting the block to spring the guy than Damarea was to score. Thats pretty cool. Thats putting the team first. Im excited about what that group, that package, offensively, what thats going to become.---Online: AP college football site: http://collegefootball.ap.org/ Tyrann Mathieu Womens Jersey . The 25-year-old Japanese star has officially been posted by his club team, the Rakuten Golden Eagles. Larry Johnson Chiefs Jersey . -- Matt Rupert scored once in regulation and again in the shootout as the London Knights extended their win streak to nine games by defeating the Owen Sound Attack 4-3 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action. http://www.prochiefsauthentic.com/Youth-Darwin-Thompson-Elite-Jersey/ . LOUIS -- Lance Lynn was one of the more enthusiastic participants as the St. Khalen Saunders Womens Jersey . Ibaka equaled a career high with 20 rebounds, adding four blocked shots and 15 points as the Thunder smothered the Milwaukee Bucks offence in a 92-79 victory Saturday night. Patrick Mahomes Jersey . The 20-year-old Pelicans big man glanced up and smiled widely at the well-wishers -- a fitting end to a day he wont soon forget. Davis responded to his selection earlier in the day as a Western Conference All-Star with 26 points and 10 rebounds, and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves 98-91 on Friday night. Pittsburgh Panthers running back?James Conner?-- who rushed for 1,060 yards in 2016, one season after being diagnosed with Hodgkins lymphoma -- has declared for the 2017 NFL draft.Conner, a redshirt junior who also scored 20 total touchdowns, announced his decision on his Twitter account Saturday.He received the?2016 Disney Sports Spirit Award, which recognizes college footballs most inspirational figure, on Thursday.Conner revealed his cancer diagnosis last December. He completed 12 chemotherapy sessions?and returned to the field in September, going on to become a first-team All-ACC selection. In addition to his rushing totals, he also had 20 catches for 299 yards and four touchdowns -- all career-high marks.I dont know if mere words can adequately express how I feel about James Conner, Pitt coach Pat Narduuzzi wrote on Twitter.dddddddddddd His strength, his courage and his kindness have impacted all of us beyond measure. Im forever grateful to be part of his life these past two years.Conners 56 career touchdowns are the most in ACC history, and his 3,701 career rushing yards rank second in Pitt history behind Tony Dorsett. According to ESPN Stats & Information, Conners multiple rushing touchdowns in 15 games?ranks second among Power 5 conference players over the past four seasons.He was the 2014 ACC Player of the Year, but he tore his MCL in the 2015 opener and missed the remainder of the season.No. 23 Pittsburgh plays against Northwestern in the New Era Pinstripe Bowl on Dec. 28. ' ' '