RB: Alex Fontenot, Jarek Broussard, Jaren Mangham, Ashaad Clayton, Jayle Stacks, Deion Smith (injured)
Out of nowhere, the Colorado Buffaloes fielded a competent, even GREAT, running game last year. After losing all-timer Phillip Lindsay and band-aid Travon McMillian, a lot of people, including myself, expected some struggle in the run game. Thanks to some tough blocking by the big boys up front, some holes opened up. Even more surprisingly, Alex Fontenot took control of what looked to be a crowded backfield and showed out. By the end of the year, Fontenot and the ground game was a dependable part of the winning game plan.