The 2024 College Football season is just over two month away from kickoff during Week 0.

There will be many elite running backs returning this season. Below, check out players who could be the best in their conference this season.

ACC: North Carolina

RB Room: Omarion Hampton, Darwin Barlow, Caleb Hood

The Doak Walker Award winner might be returning this season but Omarion Hampton could be next on the list. He returns in 2024 after totaling 1,504 yards and 15 touchdowns on the ground. Yes, the ACC is loaded with talent at the running back position. Cal’s Jadyn Ott is an elite back while Phil Mafah of Clemson will make noise as well. And we can’t forget about the depth of Miami but Hampton is too impressive not to be the standout back in the conference this season.

American: UTSA

RB Room: Kevorian Barnes, Robert Henry, Rocko Griffin

There might be a new quarterback under center but UTSA is set up well in the backfield. The Roadrunners return 23 rushing touchdowns from three backs, led by Kevorian Barnes. He rushed for 715 yards and six scores last season while Robert Henry led the way with 11 touchdowns. The trio returns and will take turns leading what UTSA hopes will be a high-powered offense up and down the field.

Big Ten: Ohio State

RB Room: TreVeyon Henderson, Quinshon Judkins, James Peoples, Sam Williams-Dixon, TC Caffey

This is not just the best running back room in the Big Ten but it is tops in the country as well. Henderson is entering his fourth season with the Buckeyes and hopes to be healthy this year. As a true freshman, he quickly made a name for himself with over 1,5000 scrimmage yards and 19 touchdowns. Ohio State made sure to have insurance in case Henderson has injury problems once again. Quinshon Judkins will be able to do some of the heavy lifting. He is another back that found success in his first season. He spent two years with Ole Miss and rushed for 2,725 yards and 31 touchdowns. The Buckeyes are hoping to return to National Championship form and will do so with a loaded backfield.

Big 12: UCF

RB Room: RJ Harvey, Peny Boone, Johny Richardson, Myles Montgomery

It seems impossible to go against reigning Doak Walker winner Ollie Gordon II of Oklahoma State but UCF did what it could to top the list in the Big 12. RJ Harvey returns for the Knights after 1,416 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns. While the team was strong in the backfield already, it added Peny Boone in the portal. He also eclipsed 1,400 yards and scored 15 times for Toledo in 2023. Myles Montgomery also came over from Cincinnati. Gordon II might be the best individual player in the conference but UCF created the best group of backs in the Big 12.

Conference USA: Liberty

RB Room: Quinton Cooley, Billy Lucas, James Jointer Jr., Vaughn Blue, Victor Venn, Caden Williams

Just how good will the Liberty offense be this season? The sky is certainly the limit — and it goes well beyond Kaidon Slater. The dual-threat quarterback rushed for over 1,000 yards last season and will have reliable backs behind him once again. The Flames are loaded with depth and it starts with Quinton Cooley, who rushed for 1,401 yards and 16 touchdowns last season. Billy Lucas and James Jointer Jr. combined for 847 yards and eight scores in 2023 as well. Liberty won Conference USA last season and with a chunk of production back on the field offensively, the Flames could be looking to repeat.

MAC: Western Michigan

RB Room: Jalen Buckley, Zahir Abdus-Salaam, Keshawn King, Jamal Hailey, Tre’ Hartwell

It was hard to go against the MAC’s leading returning rusher in Northern Illinois’ Antario Brown but Western Michigan brings an intriguing group to the table. Jalen Buckley totaled over 1,000 yards as a freshman and will only improve here in 2024. Zahir Abdus-Salaam finished with just under 500 yards as well. The ceiling is very high for this duo in the backfield. While Northern Illinois might have more of a track record, we will roll the dice on what we could see break out this season.

Mountain West: Boise State

RB Room: Ashton Jeanty, Jambres Dubar, Sire Gaines, Dylan Riley

Ashton Jeanty is one of the best returning backs in the nation. In 2023, he finished with 1,346 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns. He was also a threat out of the backfield, adding 569 receiving yards and five touchdowns. Jeanty led the Broncos as he received All-American honors and will look to continue to build his resume. Behind Jeanty is Jambres Dunbar, who will take a step up on the depth chart after being third last year. He was still able to total 335 yards. The Broncos will also have a duo of freshmen that could see the field in Sire Gaines and Dylan Riley. There is a lot to like about the running back room for Boise State.

SEC: Ole Miss

RB Room: Logan Diggs, Ulysses Bentley IV, Henry Parrish Jr., Rashad Amos

Is this the right move? Georgia brought in Trevor Etienne, who has starred for Florida over the last two years. Right now, the Rebels backs are question marks but the ceiling is incredibly high. It begins with LSU transfer Logan Diggs. The transfer went through a procedure on his knee but head coach Lane Kiffin is hoping he cane return this season and produce. He rushed for 653 yards and seven touchdowns for LSU after putting up impressive numbers for Notre Dame in 2022. Ulysses Bentley IV will act as the starting back until Diggs returns and that is not the worst alternative plan.

Sun Belt: Texas State

RB Room: Ismail Mahdi, Jaylen Jenkins, Torrance Burgess Jr., Deion Hankins, Lincoln Pare

Ismail Mahdi totaled 2,169 all-purpose yards last season. This included 1,331 yards and 10 scores on the ground. While the Bobcats were already set with Mahdi, they landed a pair from UTEP. Deion Hankins and Torrance Burgess Jr. both eclipsed 600 yards rushing last season and scored seven touchdowns combined.