Notre Dame, Penn State, Texas Elite Running Back Rooms Return Ahead 2025

As the 2025 college football season approaches, several programs boast highly ranked running back units. Notre Dame returns almost its entire running back room from 2024, led by standout juniors and seniors, and is often ranked among the top two in the country alongside Penn State, which also returns key contributors including two 1,000-yard rushers. Texas Longhorns, despite losing Jaydon Blue to the NFL, are considered to have one of the nation's best backfields with Quintrevion Wisner, CJ Baxter, and Jerrick Gibson, earning a top-five national ranking from CBS Sports and high praise from analysts for their depth and potential impact. Ohio State, while more noted for its elite wide receiver corps headed by Jeremiah Smith, continues to lead in offensive talent across positions. Additionally, Washington's sophomore quarterback Demond Williams Jr. is gaining recognition as a rising star in the Big Ten, supported by a strong offensive core returning for the Huskies. These developments set the stage for a competitive landscape in college football's skill positions this season.