The Big Ten is always loaded with running backs, and the upcoming season is no exception. From Seattle to Happy Valley and everywhere in between, there will be great running backs all across the conference. But which ones are the best of the bunch?
Here are our top-five running backs in the conference heading into the 2025 season.
5: Justice Haynes, Michigan
Of Michigan’s running backs, I am giving the nod to Justice Haynes solely based on his experience level — Jordan Marshall is a fantastic player in his own right, but Haynes has two full seasons worth of experience and was the most coveted running back in the transfer portal this offseason.
Haynes ran for 616 yards and nine touchdowns his first two seasons in college at Alabama. He also caught 17 passes for 99 yards in 2024, showcas