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Missouri State Football Career Rushing Yards Leaders
John Gianini holds Missouri State's career rushing yards record with 2,867 yards (1976–1980). Keith Williams (2,694) and Fred Tabron (2,415) round out the top three. 5 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Jacardia Wright (2022–2024), No. 8 on the list.
Missouri State BearsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Gianini | 1976–1980 | 2,867 |
| 2 | Keith Williams | 1982–1985 | 2,694 |
| 3 | Fred Tabron | 1970–1973 | 2,415 |
| 4 | Cornelius Perry | 1963–1965 | 2,381 |
| 5 | Cody Pratt | 2003–2004 | 2,339 |
| 6 | Gino Travline | 1973–1976 | 2,286 |
| 7 | DeAndre Smith | 1987–1990 | 2,276 |
| 8 | Jacardia Wright | 2022–2024 | 2,231 |
| 9 | Jason Ringena | 1998–2001 | 2,218 |
| 10 | Maurice Daniels | 1996–1998 | 2,040 |
| 11 | Michael Cosey | 1995–1996 | 2,019 |
| 12 | Johnny Longstreet | 1981–1984 | 1,989 |
| 13 | Mark Daniels | 1977–1980 | 1,920 |
| 14 | Chris Douglas | 2009–2011 | 1,887 |
| 15 | Ardie McCoy | 1965–1968 | 1,850 |
| 16 | Calan Crowder | 2014–2017 | 1,806 |
| 17 | Jonah White | 1988–1992 | 1,788 |
| 18 | Eddie Linscomb | 2001–2002 | 1,742 |
| 19 | Tony Gilbert | 1986–1989 | 1,739 |
| 20 | George Sample | 1959–1962 | 1,715 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Missouri State only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.