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Colorado State Football Career Rushing Yards Leaders
Steve Bartalo holds Colorado State's career rushing yards record with 4,813 yards (1983–1986). Damon Washington (3,616) and Dalyn Dawkins (3,185) round out the top three. 3 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Izzy Matthews (2015–2018), No. 8 on the list.
Colorado State RamsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Bartalo | 1983–1986 | 4,813 |
| 2 | Damon Washington | 1995–1998 | 3,616 |
| 3 | Dalyn Dawkins | 2015–2017 | 3,185 |
| 4 | Ron Harris | 1974–1977 | 3,118 |
| 5 | Kevin McDougal | 1996–1999 | 3,067 |
| 6 | Lawrence McCutcheon | 1969–1971 | 2,917 |
| 7 | Gartrell Johnson | 2004–2008 | 2,776 |
| 8 | Izzy Matthews | 2015–2018 | 2,654 |
| 9 | Cecil Sapp | 1999–2002 | 2,642 |
| 10 | Oscar Reed | 1965–1967 | 2,581 |
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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 State only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.