One of the most underperforming position groups on the Texas Tech football team in 2016 was the running backs. That group produced a mere 989 yards rushing and nine touchdowns a year ago in what was a noticeable regression from what the running game produced the previous two seasons.
In 2014 and 2015, Texas Tech had DeAndre Washington rush for 1,000 yards in each season to make the Red Raider ground attack a huge component of the offense. That trend did not continue with Washington in the NFL last season.
But if the 2017 season opener is any indication, the Texas Tech running backs appear ready for a rebound.