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Minnesota Football Career Rushing Yards Leaders
Mohamed Ibrahim holds Minnesota's career rushing yards record with 4,668 yards (2018–2022). Darrell Thompson (4,654) and Rodney Smith (4,122) round out the top three. 10 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Darius Taylor (2023–2025), No. 11 on the list.
Minnesota Golden GophersUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohamed Ibrahim | 2018–2022 | 4,668 |
| 2 | Darrell Thompson | 1986–1989 | 4,654 |
| 3 | Rodney Smith | 2015–2019 | 4,122 |
| 4 | Laurence Maroney | 2003–2005 | 3,933 |
| 5 | Thomas Hamner | 1996–1999 | 3,810 |
| 6 | Marion Barber III | 2001–2004 | 3,276 |
| 7 | Chris Darkins | 1992–1995 | 3,235 |
| 8 | Marion Barber | 1977–1980 | 3,094 |
| 9 | David Cobb | 2011–2014 | 2,893 |
| 10 | Tellis Redmon | 1999–2001 | 2,481 |
| 11 | Darius TaylorIn CFB 27 | 2023–2025 | 2,455 |
| 12 | Amir Pinnix | 2004–2007 | 2,439 |
| 13 | Garry White | 1977–1980 | 2,353 |
| 14 | Shannon Brooks | 2015–2019 | 2,290 |
| 15 | Paul Giel | 1951–1953 | 2,188 |
| 16 | Rickey Foggie | 1984–1987 | 2,150 |
| 17 | Duane Bennett | 2007–2011 | 2,126 |
| 18 | Thomas Tapeh | 2000–2003 | 1,958 |
| 19 | Barry Mayer | 1968–1970 | 1,829 |
| 20 | Antonio Carter | 1990–1993 | 1,817 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Minnesota only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.