running back
noun
: a football back (such as a halfback or fullback) who carries the ball on running plays
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Fellow running back Mark Fletcher’s 56-yard run help set up Toney’s winning score.
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Miami Herald, 20 Dec. 2025
Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed nearly connected with running back Rueben Owens II for a TD, but the reception was broken up by Mohamed Toure in a huge collision.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 20 Dec. 2025
Speaking of that running game, running back D'Andre Swift is officially questionable for Saturday night's game with a groin injury.
—Matt Zahn, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
Hardy is also one of three finalists for the Doak Walker Award, which is given to the top running back in the country.
—Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 18 Dec. 2025
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Miami Herald, 20 Dec. 2025
Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed nearly connected with running back Rueben Owens II for a TD, but the reception was broken up by Mohamed Toure in a huge collision.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 20 Dec. 2025
Speaking of that running game, running back D'Andre Swift is officially questionable for Saturday night's game with a groin injury.
—Matt Zahn, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
Hardy is also one of three finalists for the Doak Walker Award, which is given to the top running back in the country.
—Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 18 Dec. 2025
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“Running back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/running%20back. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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