... line and at least one good running back. Many programs have figured out how to win without the prototypical every-down back. As a result, the position has evolved in College Football, especially over the last decade or so. The small, yet speedy running backs, have thrived in Urban Meyer's offense at Florida. The big bruisers like Mark Ingram at Alabama are still winning the Heisman. No matter how you slice it, the running game is the key to a balanced attack on offense and the teams that do not employ a capable running back (or backs) are destined to do nothing more than spin their wheels. For these 10 programs the addition of that one key player could mean the difference between Top Five and Top 25.

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