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Houston Football Career Rushing Yards Leaders
Ketric Sanford holds Houston's career rushing yards record with 3,636 yards (1996–1999). Chuck Weatherspoon (3,247) and Bryce Beall (3,098) round out the top three. 7 of the top 15 played since 2000; the most recent is Greg Ward Jr. (2013–2016), No. 10 on the list.
Houston CougarsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ketric Sanford | 1996–1999 | 3,636 |
| 2 | Chuck Weatherspoon | 1987–1990 | 3,247 |
| 3 | Bryce Beall | 2008–2011 | 3,098 |
| 4 | Kenneth Farrow | 2012–2015 | 2,975 |
| 5 | Robert Newhouse | 1969–1971 | 2,961 |
| 6 | Joffrey Reynolds | 1999–2002 | 2,946 |
| 7 | Paul Gipson | 1966–1968 | 2,769 |
| 8 | Anthony Alridge | 2005–2007 | 2,595 |
| 9 | Alois Blackwell | 1975–1977 | 2,467 |
| 10 | Greg Ward Jr. | 2013–2016 | 2,375 |
| 11 | Charles Sims | 2009–2012 | 2,370 |
| 12 | Gene Shannon | 1949–1951 | 2,332 |
| 13 | Anthony Evans | 2001–2005 | 2,295 |
| 14 | Terald Clark | 1978–1980 | 2,144 |
| 15 | Jackie Battle | 2002–2006 | 2,120 |
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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.