
When you have multiple lethal threats offensively, there’s a good chance explosive plays will be part of your arsenal. And these 10 teams ahead of the 2025 college football season are stacked in the backfield with proven talent, players who could achieve All-American status if they stay healthy for their respective squads.
For this exercise, defining “backfield” is self-explanatory — it’s the offensive personnel that includes quarterbacks and ballcarriers. For some, the signal caller has a high usage rate on the ground, while running backs are the primary rushers for others.
We’ve taken into account last season’s production and projected 2025’s numbers, along with the inclusion of transfer portal additions and how they will fit in a designated scheme. Looking back at our 2024 rankings last spring, we nailed most of the top 10, including the backfield tandem who ultimately led Ohio State to a national championship.
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Here’s college football’s top 10 backfields entering the 2025 season:
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