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Indiana Football Career Rushing Yards Leaders
Anthony Thompson holds Indiana's career rushing yards record with 4,965 yards (1986–1989). Antwaan Randle El (3,895) and Alex Smith (3,492) round out the top three. 8 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Stevie Scott (2018–2020), No. 9 on the list.
Indiana HoosiersUpdated Jun 24, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anthony Thompson | 1986–1989 | 4,965 |
| 2 | Antwaan Randle El | 1998–2001 | 3,895 |
| 3 | Alex Smith | 1994–1996 | 3,492 |
| 4 | Tevin Coleman | 2012–2014 | 3,219 |
| 5 | Mike Harkrader | 1976–1980 | 3,186 |
| 6 | Levron Williams | 1998–2001 | 3,095 |
| 7 | Vaughn Dunbar | 1990–1991 | 2,842 |
| 8 | Courtney Snyder | 1973–1976 | 2,789 |
| 9 | Stevie Scott | 2018–2020 | 2,543 |
| 10 | John Isenbarger | 1967–1969 | 2,465 |
| 11 | Stephen Houston | 2011–2013 | 2,304 |
| 12 | Devine Redding | 2014–2016 | 2,252 |
| 13 | Lonnie Johnson | 1977–1980 | 2,152 |
| 14 | Ric Enis | 1974–1977 | 2,096 |
| 15 | Ken Starling | 1971–1973 | 1,986 |
| 16 | Chris Taylor | 2002–2005 | 1,762 |
| 17 | Bobby Howard | 1982–1985 | 1,743 |
| 18 | BenJarvus Green-Ellis | 2003–2004 | 1,732 |
| 19 | Kellen Lewis | 2006–2008 | 1,677 |
| 20 | Marcus Thigpen | 2005–2008 | 1,621 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Indiana only.
Last updated Jun 24, 2026.