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Iowa football true freshman running back Nathan McNeil is earning meaningful playing time.

Despite being an under-the-radar high school recruit, McNeil has impressed Iowa's coaching staff since enrolling early.

An injured running back room has created an opportunity for McNeil to contribute to the Hawkeyes' offense.

IOWA CITY — To counter South Sumter’s ability to stop the run, Wiregrass Ranch High School (Fla.) offensive coordinator John Grone pitched a plan to Nathan McNeil. Grone had utilized McNeil as a running back and slot receiver and saw opportunity against South Sumter with the latter.

“I told him, I said, hey, if you go to the slot, we’ll score a touchdown,” Grone recalled.

“And he said, coach, put me anywhere you need to put me so that we can win this g

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