Today we are continuing our series ranking the top-five players at each position in the Big Ten for 2023. In a conference reputed for its old-school ground-and-pound style of play, it’s no surprise there is a surplus of great players at the running back position.
From freshman standouts to draft hopefuls, many backs will look to assert their dominance. Many teams feature multiple backs with different skillsets, and with so many good backs in the conference, there will undoubtedly be some snubs from this list. Before we get into the ranking, let’s give a shout-out to some of the backs who don’t crack our top list.