Ranking the 5 best running backs in the long, rich history of Notre Dame football. Included with the top 5, is a selection of honorable mentions.
Whether with Notre Dame football or anywhere else, in the modern game running backs tend to be an afterthought. The quarterback is the star, the position you need to be successful. The running back has become a nice complimentary player to have on your team. However, for the longest time, the running back were stars of the show.