Virginia Tech running back Ryan Williams is the best player the Hokies have. He could be the best player in the ACC this fall. But will he be the best running back in the country?

The Heisman Pundit says yes.

I'm not quite ready to go there yet -- not with Alabama's dynamic duo returning, or that mighty mite at Pitt just getting warmed up. I don't see Mark Ingram repeating as Heisman winner, but until Williams or anyone else makes a legitimate push to unseat him, he's my pick for the top running back to start the season.

Ingram, though, is only the first in a long line of talented players who will push Williams for title of college football's best running back in 2010. Pitt's Dion Lewis and UTEP's Donald Buckram are the only returning running backs who ranked higher than Williams last year in rushing, but there's plenty of talent capable of creeping up the NCAA rankings. Take Ingram's backup for example, Trent Richardson. He's so good it's possible the Heisman Trophy winner's backup could be the next Heisman winner.

How Virginia Tech and Alabama wind up splitting their carries will be interesting. I'd guess Bama makes a more even split and Virginia Tech eventually leans more toward Williams while using Darren Evans to help keep Williams fresh. It will also be interesting to see how their production while sharing time affects their places in the Heisman race.

Combined, though, Virginia Tech and Alabama enter this fall with the best PAIR of running backs in college football.