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Iowa State Football Career Rushing Yards Leaders
Troy Davis holds Iowa State's career rushing yards record with 4,382 yards (1994–1996). Breece Hall (3,941) and Darren Davis (3,763) round out the top three. 7 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Abu Sama III (2023–2025), No. 17 on the list.
Iowa State CyclonesUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Troy Davis | 1994–1996 | 4,382 |
| 2 | Breece Hall | 2019–2021 | 3,941 |
| 3 | Darren Davis | 1996–1999 | 3,763 |
| 4 | Dexter Green | 1975–1978 | 3,437 |
| 5 | Alexander Robinson | 2007–2010 | 3,309 |
| 6 | Mike Strachan | 1972–1974 | 3,010 |
| 7 | David Montgomery | 2016–2018 | 2,925 |
| 8 | Ennis Haywood | 1998–2001 | 2,862 |
| 9 | Joe Henderson | 1985–1988 | 2,715 |
| 10 | Stevie Hicks | 2003–2006 | 2,601 |
| 11 | Dave Hoppmann | 1960–1962 | 2,562 |
| 12 | Dwayne Crutchfield | 1980–1981 | 2,501 |
| 13 | Blaise Bryant | 1989–1990 | 2,269 |
| 14 | Dwight Nichols | 1957–1959 | 2,232 |
| 15 | George Amundson | 1970–1972 | 2,130 |
| 16 | Mike Warren | 2015–2018 | 2,003 |
| 17 | Abu Sama IIIIn CFB 27 | 2023–2025 | 1,933 |
| 18 | Tom Vaughn | 1962–1964 | 1,889 |
| 19 | Carson HansenIn CFB 27 | 2023–2025 | 1,771 |
| 20 | Tommy Davis | 1981–1984 | 1,661 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Iowa State only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.