With transfers happening more often than at any time in college football history, and, of course, the usual departures once eligibility is up, rosters change more now than ever before.

Yet there are some impressive statistical tandems returning to FCS offenses for the 2024 season – to the delight of their quarterbacks.

Of course, many times, the QBs produce the offense themselves.

We’ve seen in the past how two can be better than one. Duos such as Cooper Kupp and Kendrick Bourne, two future NFL players who while at Eastern Washington combined for two of the FCS’ top-10 combined receiving yardage seasons since 2000. Or how about Illinois State’s impressive tandem of running back Marshaun Coprich and quarterback Tre Roberson, who in the same time period combined for the most rushing yards in a season – 3,303 in the Redbirds’ 2014 national runner-up campaign.

So, who makes up some of the leading tandems that are returning in 2024 to try to lead their teams to big seasons? Below we break down some of the top FCS offensive duos statistically.

Top Returning Tandem in Rushing Yards

1,968 Yards – Davidson: Mari Adams (1,019) and Mason Sheron (949)

The Skinny: Adams, an in-state product from North Carolina, and Sheron were an incredible 1-2 punch for the Wildcats last year, and they were both only sophomores. Don’t be surprised if both surpass the 1,000-yard mark in 2024 (and maybe 2025?). They were two big reasons the once-struggling Wildcats posted a sixth straight winning record (7-4).

1,767 – Lafayette: Jamar Curtis (1,460) and Troy Bruce (307)

Extra Point: Curtis was a 2023 finalist for the nation’s top FCS individual honor – the Walter Payton Award. He’s only a junior.