College Football: Top 10 running backs heading into spring

Nov 19, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies running back Myles Gaskin (9) rushes past the Arizona State Sun Devils defense for a 45-yard touchdown run during the fourth quarter at Husky Stadium. Washington won 44-18. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /

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Dec 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Washington Huskies running back Myles Gaskin (9) carries the ball against the Colorado Buffaloes during the Pac-12 championship at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

The Washington Huskies did good things in 2016, making the College Football Playoff in the end. Running back Myles Gaskin did his part for the Huskies in the running game. This spring he has a chance to lead once again.

Gaskin ran the ball 237 times for 1,373 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns for the 12-2 Huskies in 14 games last season. He had six games where he rushed for at least 100 yards. Gaskin ran for a career-high 197 rushing yards on just 16 carries against the Oregon Ducks back on October 8.

Washington’s offense ranked eighth in the FBS in scoring (41.8) in 2016. It also helped their defense only allowed 17.7 points per game, also eighth in the FBS.

It may be tough for their defense to return to that form, but with Gaskin, quarterback Jake Browning and receiver Dante Pettis returning on offense, the Huskies may just be able to outscore everybody next season. They’ll preview what’s in store for Gaskin and company soon enough this spring.

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