Houston Cougars · All-time career leaders
Houston Football Career Rushing Touchdowns Leaders
Greg Ward Jr. holds Houston's career rushing touchdowns record with 39 touchdowns (2013–2016). Kenneth Farrow (34) and Jackie Battle (31) round out the top three. 7 of the top 12 played since 2000; the most recent is D'Eriq King (2016–2019), No. 5 on the list.
Houston CougarsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greg Ward Jr. | 2013–2016 | 39 |
| 2 | Kenneth Farrow | 2012–2015 | 34 |
| 3 | Jackie Battle | 2003–2006 | 31 |
| 4 | Charles Sims | 2009–2012 | 29 |
| 5 | D'Eriq King | 2016–2019 | 28 |
| 5 | Ketric Sanford | 1996–1999 | 28 |
| 7 | Chuck Weatherspoon | 1987–1990 | 27 |
| 8 | Paul Gipson | 1966–1968 | 25 |
| 9 | Gene Shannon | 1949–1951 | 23 |
| 10 | Anthony Alridge | 2005–2007 | 22 |
| 11 | Kevin Kolb | 2003–2006 | 21 |
| 12 | Ted Heiskell | 1968–1970 | 20 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Houston only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.