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Northwestern Football Career Rushing Touchdowns Leaders
Justin Jackson holds Northwestern's career rushing touchdowns record with 41 touchdowns (2014–2017). Damien Anderson (38) and Darnell Autry (35) round out the top three. 6 of the top 11 played since 2000; the most recent is Clayton Thorson (2015–2018), No. 7 on the list.
Northwestern WildcatsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justin Jackson | 2014–2017 | 41 |
| 2 | Damien Anderson | 1998–2001 | 38 |
| 3 | Darnell Autry | 1994–1996 | 35 |
| 4 | Jason Wright | 2000–2003 | 32 |
| 5 | Tyrell Sutton | 2005–2008 | 31 |
| 6 | Kain Colter | 2010–2013 | 28 |
| 7 | Clayton Thorson | 2015–2018 | 27 |
| 8 | Noah Herron | 2001–2004 | 26 |
| 9 | Zak Kustok | 1999–2001 | 22 |
| 10 | Bob Christian | 1987–1990 | 20 |
| 10 | Dennis Lundy | 1991–1994 | 20 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Northwestern only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.