Colorado Buffaloes · All-time career leaders
Colorado Football Career Rushing Attempts Leaders
Rodney Stewart holds Colorado's career rushing attempts record with 809 carries (2008–2011). Eric Bieniemy (769) and Phillip Lindsay (764) round out the top three. 6 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Phillip Lindsay (2014–2017), No. 3 on the list.
Colorado BuffaloesUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rodney Stewart | 2008–2011 | 809 |
| 2 | Eric Bieniemy | 1987–1990 | 769 |
| 3 | Phillip Lindsay | 2014–2017 | 764 |
| 4 | Bobby Purify | 2000–2004 | 623 |
| 5 | Bobby Anderson | 1967–1969 | 620 |
| 6 | Herchell Troutman | 1994–1997 | 592 |
| 7 | Charlie Davis | 1971–1973 | 589 |
| 8 | Lee Rouson | 1981–1984 | 581 |
| 9 | Hugh Charles | 2004–2007 | 551 |
| 10 | James Mayberry | 1975–1978 | 546 |
| 11 | Rashaan Salaam | 1992–1994 | 536 |
| 12 | Darian Hagan | 1988–1991 | 535 |
| 13 | Lamont Warren | 1991–1993 | 515 |
| 14 | Chris Brown | 2001–2002 | 502 |
| 14 | Merwin Hodel | 1949–1951 | 502 |
| 16 | Cortlen Johnson | 1998–2001 | 471 |
| 17 | Christian Powell | 2012–2015 | 461 |
| 18 | Tony Reed | 1975–1976 | 457 |
| 19 | Mark Hatcher | 1984–1987 | 402 |
| 20 | John Bayuk | 1954–1956 | 390 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Colorado only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.