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Ohio State Football Career Rushing Attempts Leaders
Archie Griffin holds Ohio State's career rushing attempts record with 924 carries (1972–1975). J.K. Dobbins (725) and Eddie George (683) round out the top three. 4 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is J.K. Dobbins (2017–2019), No. 2 on the list.
Ohio State BuckeyesUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Archie Griffin | 1972–1975 | 924 |
| 2 | J.K. Dobbins | 2017–2019 | 725 |
| 3 | Eddie George | 1992–1995 | 683 |
| 4 | Pepe Pearson | 1994–1997 | 659 |
| 5 | J.T. Barrett | 2014–2017 | 656 |
| 6 | Tim Spencer | 1979–1982 | 644 |
| 7 | Keith Byars | 1982–1985 | 619 |
| 8 | Carlos Snow | 1988–1991 | 610 |
| 9 | Braxton Miller | 2011–2015 | 600 |
| 10 | Lydell Ross | 2001–2004 | 596 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Ohio State only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.