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Cincinnati Football Career Rushing Touchdowns Leaders
DeMarco McCleskey holds Cincinnati's career rushing touchdowns record with 37 touchdowns (1998–2002). Michael Warren II (34) and David Small (31) round out the top three. 5 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Desmond Ridder (2018–2021), No. 4 on the list.
Cincinnati BearcatsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DeMarco McCleskey | 1998–2002 | 37 |
| 2 | Michael Warren II | 2017–2019 | 34 |
| 3 | David Small | 1991–1993 | 31 |
| 4 | Desmond Ridder | 2018–2021 | 28 |
| 5 | Jerome Ford | 2020–2021 | 27 |
| 5 | Isaiah Pead | 2008–2011 | 27 |
| 7 | Reggie Harrison | 1971–1973 | 25 |
| 8 | Mike Boone | 2014–2017 | 24 |
| 8 | Reggie Taylor | 1983–1986 | 24 |
| 10 | Bob Heuck | 1910–1912 | 22 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Cincinnati only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.