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Ranking the Big Ten’s Best Running Backs in 2023

Mike Farrell ranks Blake Corum, Braelon Allen, and the rest of the best RBs in the Big Ten

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1. Donovan Edwards, Michigan

— Nope, not his teammate. Edwards is about to break out and be the next Bijan Robinson in college football.

Oct 15, 2022; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines running back Donovan Edwards (7) rushes in the second half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Michigan Stadium.

2. Braelon Allen, Wisconsin

— Look at the recent UNC running backs. The Air Raid under Phil Longo will help him.

Dec 27, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0) runs the ball for a touchdown against the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the second half of the 2022 Guaranteed Rate Bowl at Chase Field.

3. TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State

— He’s coming off an injury that will keep him out of the spring, and last season was a bust, but he’s too talented to be lower.

Dec 29, 2022; Atlanta, GA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) watches the running backs during a drill during team practice for the Peach Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

4. Blake Corum, Michigan

— Coming off the ACL, he may struggle at first, but this kid is special as a college back and could move up.

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Nov 12, 2022; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines running back Blake Corum (2) stiff arms Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back Malcolm Hartzog (13) in the first half at Michigan Stadium.

5. Nick Singleton, Penn State

— He’s shown his dynamic nature, and this season could be even better than his 1,061 yards last year.

Penn State Nittany Lions running back Nicholas Singleton (10) runs the ball as Auburn Tigers take on Penn State Nittany Lions at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022.
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