1. MiQuale Lewis, Ball State

Lewis ran for 1,736 yards on 322 carries. He averaged 5.4 yards per carry and he ran for 22 touchdowns. He finished 2008 third in the nation but starts 2009 as the leading returning rusher.

2. Jahvid Best, California

Best ran for 1,580 yards on 194 carries. He averaged 8.1 yards per carry and he ran for 15 touchdowns. He finished 2008 at fifth in the nation but starts 2009 as the second-leading returning rusher.

3. Kendal Hunter, Oklahoma State

Hunter ran for 1,555 yards on 241 carries. He averaged 6.5 yards per carry and he ran for 16 touchdowns. He finished 2008 at sixth in the nation but starts 2009 as the third-leading returning rusher.

4. Vai Taua,...

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