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Running backs play key role in Washington State's Air Raid

While quarterback Gardner Minshew is getting most of the attention, running backs James Williams and Max Borghi have also helped fuel the rise of No. 8 Washington State this season.

Williams and Borghi play key roles in the complex Air Raid offense, which is mostly geared to passing.

In Saturday's 31-7 blowout of Colorado, the Cougars rushed a season-high 33 times for 131 yards. The two running backs added eight catches for 77 yards and scored a pair of touchdowns.

"I think one of the biggest things was how good our running game was today," Minshew said afterward.