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Ranking the Pac-12’s Best Running Backs for 2023

Mike Farrell ranks Bucky Irving, Damien Martinez, and the rest of the top ball carriers in the Pac-12

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Oct 29
Oct 29

1. Bucky Irving, Oregon

— Over 1,000 yards last season, and he should find the end zone much more often.

Oregon’s Bucky Irving, center, breaks through the Washington defense during the second quarter Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore.

2. Carson Steele, UCLA

— The Ball State transfer is going to be fun to watch and will get plenty of touches from Chip Kelly.

Ball State’s Carson Steele slips past Buffalo’s defense at Scheumann Stadium Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021.

3. Austin Jones, USC

— The flashes I saw last year lead me to believe he’s going to have a big season.

Nov 19, 2022; Pasadena, California, USA; Southern California Trojans running back Austin Jones (6) runs the ball against the UCLA Bruins during the second half at the Rose Bowl.

4. Damien Martinez, Oregon State

— Haven’t heard of the big back for the Beavers who had nearly 1,000 yards last season? You will.

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Nov 26, 2022; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; Oregon State Beavers running back Damien Martinez (6) runs the ball during the first half against the Oregon Ducks at Reser Stadium.

5. Jaydn Ott, Cal

— The overlooked man in the PAC 12, he’d be a national star on some other teams.

Sep 24, 2022; Berkeley, California, USA; California Golden Bears running back Jaydn Ott (6) scores a touchdown against the Arizona Wildcats during the third quarter at FTX Field at California Memorial Stadium.
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