BadgersWire power rankings: the top five returning Big Ten running backs

BadgersWire power rankings are back with today’s focus being the top five returning running backs in the Big Ten…

No. 4: Zach Charbonnet – Michigan

NCAA Football: Michigan State at Michigan
Michigan Wolverines running back Zach Charbonnet (24) runs the ball against the Michigan State Spartans in the first half at Michigan Stadium. Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Zach Charbonnet started for the Wolverines last season and rushed for 726 yards and 11 touchdowns on 149 carries.

The sophomore is in line to start again for Jim Harbaugh’s offense in 2020 and even if he didn’t completely live up to the hype that comes with being a four-star recruit, his freshman season was a productive one and he will only improve from here.

 

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