Mississippi State Bulldogs · All-time career leaders
Miss State Football Career Rushing Attempts Leaders
Anthony Dixon holds Miss State's career rushing attempts record with 910 carries (2006–2009). Nick Fitzgerald (601) and Michael Davis (578) round out the top three. 5 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Nick Fitzgerald (2015–2018), No. 2 on the list.
Mississippi State BulldogsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anthony Dixon | 2006–2009 | 910 |
| 2 | Nick Fitzgerald | 2015–2018 | 601 |
| 3 | Michael Davis | 1991–1994 | 578 |
| 4 | Jerious Norwood | 2002–2005 | 573 |
| 5 | John Bond | 1980–1983 | 572 |
| 6 | Dak Prescott | 2012–2015 | 536 |
| 7 | LaDarius Perkins | 2010–2013 | 530 |
| 8 | Don Smith | 1983–1986 | 485 |
| 9 | Walter Packer | 1973–1976 | 483 |
| 10 | James Johnson | 1997–1998 | 453 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Miss State only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.