If an opposing offense boasts a superstar, defensive coaches will craft a scheme to limit that player. Some version of "we can't let him beat us" is a popular phrase in college football meeting rooms.
When there are two playmakers, though? Good luck.
Ohio State is a prime example in 2024, readying to send out running backs Quinshon Judkins and TreVeyon Henderson. (And that's before considering wide receiver Emeka Egbuka, by the way.)
The list is subjective but considers both recent production—including from transfers—and 2024 outlook.
Since quarterbacks get so much attention on their own, the choices are limited to a signal-caller's supporting cast.