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A lot goes into having a fantastic offense in college football. The five offensive linemen up front need to be at peak performance in order to pave the way for huge yards through the air and on the ground. Smart and efficient play-calling is vital as well.

But when fans think of a top-tier attack, they mostly are concentrated on three key figures: the starting quarterback, the top running back and the No. 1 wide receiver.

Teams that have the best combinations of those three key positions are usually the ones that terrorize defenses the most in the fall. They can be balanced and explosive in both facets of offensive football, and they make it hard for opponents to key on just one position.

Here are the 10 best quarterback-running back-wide receiver combinations in college football for the 2016 campaign. These trios were chosen based on statistics in previous seasons, amount of time played together, overall experience and fit in their respective offensive systems. They are listed in alphabetical order.

Some powerhouse schools, such as Alabama and Ohio State, will always have exceptional talent at these spots. But due to the fact they have to replace a couple of statistical leaders there for 2016, they fell short of programs that return a lot of experienced firepower for the upcoming season.