June 10, 2025
By Tom Fornelli, CBS Sports: Outstanding seasons from Philadelphia’s Saquon Barkley and Baltimore’s Derrick Henry sparked discussion about the “return of running backs” during the 2024 NFL season. While there has long been an existential crisis surrounding the position at the pro level, the importance of running backs has remained steady in college football.
They might not win the Heisman Trophy as often as they used to — thanks to the rise of passing offenses — but the position remains essential.
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College football's top RB rooms: Penn State, Notre Dame battle for top spot behind loaded backfields
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