A blog called MLive listed their top 14 running backs in college football. Take a look at their top 2.

2. Knowshon Moreno, Georgia: Moreno here means that the Michigan fans reading this will not be happy about No. 1. So be it. But I wouldn’t put Moreno too far behind – he is clearly the SEC’s best back and should be a Heisman contender if he stays healthy.

1. Beanie Wells, Ohio State: If Ohio State wins at USC, and if the Bucks run the table and if they get back to the national title game … this is your Heisman Trophy winner. Wells is an amazing back – fast, strong, great vision. Everything you want in a star.

Now, I’m not trying to say Beanie Wells sucks, but I wouldn’t rank him above Knowshon Moreno. First of all, the strength of schedule that each of these running backs face isn’t even a competition. The SEC is far more powerful and has faster, tougher defenses then what Beanie sees in the Big 10. So when you look at their stats (Knowshon stats, Beanie stats) and you see their YPC is very similar… 5.5 vs 5.4 I would give the edge to Knowshon even though he is .1 lower. Their touchdown totals are also comparbale. But whether Knowshon Moreno gets the edge is in the passing game. Beanie Wells does not catch the ball out of the backfield at all, while Knowshon had 20 receptions for 253 yards last year. He is simply a more complete back.

What’s your take?