Zander Horvath, the 6-foot-3, 230-pound running back, has been compared to former star Mike Alstott. And not just because both players wore No. 40. Horvath had a team-high 449 yards rushing last season, averaging 5.0 per carry, and was third in receptions with 30 for 304 yards. Purdue needs him to replicate those numbers this year.
Purdue football preview: Boilermakers are pinning their turnaround hopes on a revamped defense
