Through two games, Alabama's offense is almost unrecognizable – still dominant, but unrecognizable all the same. Under center is a true freshman quarterback that is less facilitator and more instigator. The offense runs through him and his speedy, athletic receiving corps.

The run game has turned into backup music. After watching Mark Ingram, Trent Richardson, Eddie Lacy, T.J. Yeldon and Derrick Henry rip up defenses under Nick Saban it takes some time to adjust to a box score with 45 yards for a leading rusher. Instead of dictating the game, the running game has become the counter-punch.

But this backfield is young and it's going to grow up a lot over the course of this season. As it does, expect B.J. Emmons to emerge as one of the best young backs in this freshman class.

To date, Emmons has been the second fiddle to Damien Harris and has outrushed preseason darling Bo Scarbrough. Harris has shown some big-play ability but it's his dependability that has driven him into the lineup most consistently.

Emmons, on the other hand, has the traits that we're used to seeing from Alabama's freakish backs. The No. 2 running back in 2016's 247Sports Composite has power, burst and hold-your-breath home run ability. His 41 yards on six carries against Western Kentucky gave us some glimpses of what he has to offer. It's time to see more of it.

Heading into Saturday's game at Ole Miss, it feels a little bit like Emmons is about to be unleashed. After getting good reps against an easier opponent and doing well with them, Emmons proved to Saban he can be counted on. Against a marquee conference opponent, he could be a difference-maker. The Rebels have a very talented defensive line, but struggles in tackling among second- and third-level players have the Rebels ranking 103rd nationally in rushing defense after two weeks.

Remember last year when freshman wideout Calvin Ridley made his name in the rain at Georgia? His five-catch, 120-yard, one-score game was predicated the week before by a solid showing versus Louisiana Monroe (Ridley made four catches for 38 yards and a touchdown). From Athens and on, Ridley was one of the best players in America.

I wouldn't be surprised if Emmons gets his own big stage Saturday afternoon.