Oklahoma's run game appears to be 'better' thanks to new faces' debut in spring game

A big day from two true freshmen and a transfer back have the Sooners on track to improve Oklahoma's ground attack for 2026.

How Oklahoma football plans to improve run game during spring practice

Brent Venables knows the Sooners need an improved run game next season — and he knows the mentality it will take. Venables, Oklahoma football’s coach, is reshaping the landscape of the Sooners’ ...
The Big Lead

NFL: 2026 Pro Bowl games running backs

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) warms up before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images The NFL’s 2026 Pro Bowl ...
Sports Illustrated

How the Red Raiders' Running Game Went From Preseason Concern to a Critical Strength

Before the season started, the Texas Tech Red Raiders were already on edge. One of the top preseason concerns was with the health of the team's running game, a unit that had been critical to its ...
The New York Times

To help J.J. McCarthy, the Vikings needed to get their run game going. They have not

The Vikings are averaging 99.4 rushing yards per game, 25th in the NFL. That has not helped the development of quarterback J.J. McCarthy. Kirby Lee / Imagn Images EAGAN, Minn. — After a while, ...