The fact Notre Dame returns its entire backfield makes the Irish an oddity. In a good way. Because the story of this year's running back opposition can't be told without focusing on who's not coming back. It turns out that two early departures could prove key if Notre Dame makes a return run to the Bowl Championship Series. The Talking Talent series shifts to running back.

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