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Diana Cherotich

This incoming freshman will be competing for Oregon this outdoor season.
One of the nuances of recruiting internationally is that sometimes it isn’t a case of next year… but sometimes it is more like football. Having her this spring will be a big addition… especially with the eligibility expiration of stars Jaida Ross and Jayden Mays.

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Ranking the best running backs in college football for 2025

4. Makhi Hughes, Oregon​

Points: 51

2024 stats (with Tulane): 265 carries, 1,401 yards, 15 TDs; 19 receptions, 176 yards, 2 TDs

The Tulane transfer ran for 1,401 yards last fall, ninth most nationally and more than any other returning running back. Hughes established himself as an exceptionally productive talent in two seasons with the Green Wave, and he lands at Oregon with two years of eligibility as an ideal replacement for 1,267-yard rusher Jordan James.

Hughes broke out for 1,378 yards on 258 carries as a freshman in 2023 before effectively replicating that rushing season. A key uptick in 2024: Hughes' rushing touchdown count climbed from seven to 15. His 949 yards after first contact in 2024, per TruMedia, also leads all returning rushers in 2025. As the Ducks break in new quarterback Dante Moore, Hughes' production and dependability could be especially important. -- Lederman

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