Miami and Texas Tech headline college football's best RB rooms for 2026

CBS Sports1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 3:02 PM

Last updated Jul 9, 2026

Miami and Texas Tech headline college football's best RB rooms for 2026
Summary

As the 2026 college football season approaches, CBS Sports ranks the top 10 running back rooms. Miami leads with a diverse group featuring Mark Fletcher Jr., who rushed for nearly 1,200 yards last season. Texas Tech follows closely with Cameron Dickey, J'Koby Williams, and Quinten Joyner, all key contributors to the team's rushing attack. Other notable programs in the rankings include Oregon, Louisville, and USC, each boasting strong duos poised for a successful season. These evaluations set the stage for the upcoming camp and regular season, highlighting the depth and talent across these teams.

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  • Miami features Mark Fletcher Jr. and a deep stable of running backs.
  • Texas Tech's Cameron Dickey led the team with over 1,100 rushing yards last season.
  • Oregon's Jordan Davison and Dierre Hill show promise as a dynamic duo.
  • Louisville's Isaac and Keyjuan Brown provide balance with power and speed.
  • USC's King Miller and Waymond Jordan averaged more than 6.2 yards per carry in 2025.
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  • 3:02 PMCBS SportsCollege football's top 10 RB rooms: Miami, Texas Tech boast the country's most dangerous backfields
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These 10 teams have college football's most lethal ground games heading into the 2026 college football season

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