As the start of college football season approaches Aug. 23, the white-hot spotlight typically shines on skill-position players such as QBs, wide receivers and running backs. Whether bulldozing through traffic, exploding into the open field or catching passes out of the backfield, these five elite RBs are poised to deliver highlight-reel moments in 2025. Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame Fighting Irish Love (6-foot, 206 pounds) may be the best returning running back in college football. He rushed for 1,125 yards and 17 touchdowns last season and was a huge reason Notre Dame got to the national championship game against Ohio State. NFL Draft analyst Todd McShay believes Love stands above all elite college running backs. “[H]e’s a first-round running back based on his running skills,” McShay noted. “The agility, acceleration, vision … contact balance and the power all make him a first-round running back.” Pro: “J Love” has breakaway speed, highlighted by his 98-yard touchdown run last season. Con: His ball securRead More
‘J Love’ to a tackle-breaking horse lover: Five elite college RBs to watch in 2025
