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Colorado Football Career Rushing Yards Leaders
Eric Bieniemy holds Colorado's career rushing yards record with 4,236 yards (1987–1990). Phillip Lindsay (3,770) and Rodney Stewart (3,598) round out the top three. 6 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Phillip Lindsay (2014–2017), No. 2 on the list.
Colorado BuffaloesUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Bieniemy | 1987–1990 | 4,236 |
| 2 | Phillip Lindsay | 2014–2017 | 3,770 |
| 3 | Rodney Stewart | 2008–2011 | 3,598 |
| 4 | Rashaan Salaam | 1992–1994 | 3,275 |
| 5 | Charlie Davis | 1971–1973 | 3,172 |
| 6 | Bobby Purify | 2000–2004 | 3,115 |
| 7 | Chris Brown | 2001–2002 | 2,817 |
| 8 | Hugh Charles | 2004–2007 | 2,815 |
| 9 | Bobby Anderson | 1967–1969 | 2,729 |
| 10 | Herchell Troutman | 1994–1997 | 2,629 |
| 11 | James Mayberry | 1975–1978 | 2,546 |
| 12 | Cortlen Johnson | 1998–2001 | 2,429 |
| 13 | Lamont Warren | 1991–1993 | 2,342 |
| 14 | Lee Rouson | 1981–1984 | 2,296 |
| 15 | Darian Hagan | 1988–1991 | 2,171 |
| 16 | J.J. Flannigan | 1987–1989 | 2,141 |
| 17 | Kayo Lam | 1933–1935 | 2,140 |
| 18 | Merwin Hodel | 1949–1951 | 2,102 |
| 19 | John Bayuk | 1954–1956 | 2,064 |
| 20 | Christian Powell | 2012–2015 | 2,039 |
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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.