List of NCAA Division I FBS running backs with at least 5,000 rushing yards

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 the end of the 2014 season.
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 Ricky Williams Texas (1995–1998) 6,279
3 Tony Dorsett Pittsburgh (1973–1976) 6,082
4 DeAngelo Williams Memphis (2002–2005) 6,026
5 Charles White USC (1976–1979) 5,598
6 Travis Prentice Miami (OH) (1996–1999) 5,596
7 Cedric Benson Texas (2001–2004) 5,540
8 Damion Fletcher Southern Miss (2006–2009) 5,302
9 LaDainian Tomlinson TCU (1997–2000) 5,263
10 Herschel Walker Georgia (1980–1982) 5,259
11 Archie Griffin Ohio State (1972–1975) 5,177
12 Avon Cobourne West Virginia (1999–2002) 5,164
Garrett Wolfe Northern Illinois (2004–2006) 5,164
14 Montee Ball Wisconsin (2009–2012) 5,140
15 LaMichael James Oregon (2009–2011) 5,082
16 Michael Hart Michigan (2004–2007) 5,040
17 Darren Lewis Texas A&M (1987–1990) 5,012

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References

  1. ↑ Career Yards. Football Bowl Subdivision Records, p. 2. Retrieved 2013-08-31.
  2. ↑ Career Yards. Football Bowl Subdivision Records, p. 20. Individual All-Time Leaders on Offense: Rushing. Retrieved 2013-08-31.