1. Ohio State
TreVeyon Henderson: Returning senior who rushed for 926 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2023. Opted to return for another season, bolstered by NIL opportunities.
Quinshon Judkins: Transfer from Ole Miss, where he amassed 2,723 yards and 31 touchdowns over two seasons. Expected to boost Ohio State’s red zone performance.
James Peoples: Highly touted incoming freshman, ranked No. 7 RB in the 2024 recruiting class.
2. Georgia
Trevor Etienne: Transfer from Florida, younger brother of Travis Etienne, who rushed for 753 yards and eight touchdowns last season.
Branson Robinson: Missed last season due to injury but was the No. 2 back in the 2022 class.
Roderick Robinson: Top-10 back in the 2023 class, expected to take on a bigger role.
Additional Recruits: Three four-star running backs (Nathaniel Frazier, Chauncey Bowens, Dwight Phillips) join the mix, showcasing Georgia’s recruiting prowess.
3. Kansas
Devin Neal: One of the most productive backs over the last two seasons with 2,373 rushing yards and 25 touchdowns. Also effective in the passing game.
Daniel Hishaw: Solid backup to Neal, contributing 626 yards and eight touchdowns last season. Both backs are known for their agility and size, making them difficult to tackle.
4. Texas
C.J. Baxter: Primary backup to Jonathan Brooks last season, started slow but finished strong, particularly in the Sugar Bowl.
Jaydon Blue: Top running back in the 2022 class, rushed for 398 yards last season and proved effective as a pass-catcher.
Jerrick Gibson: No. 3 RB in the 2024 class, adds depth and talent to the backfield.
5. UCF
Rocky Harvey: Finished sixth in the nation with 1,416 rushing yards last season.
Peny Boone: Transfer from Toledo, where he was the MAC Offensive Player of the Year with 1,400 rushing yards.
Johnny Richardson: Averaged 6.59 yards per carry last season, adding to the depth.
KJ Jefferson: Transfer QB who adds a dynamic rushing element to Gus Malzahn’s offense.
These teams boast some of the deepest and most talented running back rooms in college football, poised to make significant impacts in the 2024 season. Each unit combines experienced veterans, highly rated recruits, and key transfers to create formidable backfields.
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