List of NCAA Division I FBS career rushing yards leaders
This is a list of running backs in NCAA Division I FBS and its predecessors who have rushed for at least 5,000 yards in their college football careers. Statistics are updated through games of November 26, 2016.
Note: In accordance with official NCAA policy, statistics from bowl games prior to the 2002 season are not included.[1]
| Rank | Player | Team (seasons) | Total rushing yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Dayne | Wisconsin (1996–1999) | 6,397 |
| 2 | Donnel Pumphrey | San Diego State (2014–Present) | 6,290 |
| 3 | Ricky Williams | Texas (1995–1998) | 6,279 |
| 4 | Tony Dorsett | Pittsburgh (1973–1976) | 6,082 |
| 5 | DeAngelo Williams | Memphis (2002–2005) | 6,026 |
| 6 | Charles White | USC (1976–1979) | 5,598 |
| 7 | Travis Prentice | Miami (OH) (1996–1999) | 5,596 |
| 8 | Cedric Benson | Texas (2001–2004) | 5,540 |
| 9 | Damion Fletcher | Southern Miss (2006–2009) | 5,302 |
| 10 | LaDainian Tomlinson | TCU (1997–2000) | 5,263 |
| 11 | Herschel Walker | Georgia (1980–1982) | 5,259 |
| 12 | Archie Griffin | Ohio State (1972–1975) | 5,177 |
| 13 | Avon Cobourne | West Virginia (1999–2002) | 5,164 |
| Garrett Wolfe | Northern Illinois (2004–2006) | 5,164 | |
| 15 | Montee Ball | Wisconsin (2009–2012) | 5,140 |
| 16 | LaMichael James | Oregon (2009–2011) | 5,082 |
| 17 | Mike Hart | Michigan (2004–2007) | 5,040 |
| 18 | Darren Lewis | Texas A&M (1987–1990) | 5,012 |
References
- ↑ Career Yards. Football Bowl Subdivision Records, p. 2. Retrieved 2013-08-31.
- ↑ Career Yards. Football Bowl Subdivision Records, p. 20. Individual All-Time Leaders on Offense: Rushing. Retrieved 2013-08-31.
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