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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
Indiana Hoosiers career rushing yards leaders
RankPlayerYearsRushing Yards
1Anthony Thompson1986–19894,965
2Antwaan Randle El1998–20013,895
3Alex Smith1994–19963,492
4Tevin Coleman2012–20143,219
5Mike Harkrader1976–19803,186
6Levron Williams1998–20013,095
7Vaughn Dunbar1990–19912,842
8Courtney Snyder1973–19762,789
9Stevie Scott2018–20202,543
10John Isenbarger1967–19692,465
11Stephen Houston2011–20132,304
12Devine Redding2014–20162,252
13Lonnie Johnson1977–19802,152
14Ric Enis1974–19772,096
15Ken Starling1971–19731,986
16Chris Taylor2002–20051,762
17Bobby Howard1982–19851,743
18BenJarvus Green-Ellis2003–20041,732
19Kellen Lewis2006–20081,677
20Marcus Thigpen2005–20081,621

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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.