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Ohio State Football Career Rushing Touchdowns Leaders
Pete Johnson holds Ohio State's career rushing touchdowns record with 56 touchdowns (1973–1976). Keith Byars (46) and Eddie George (44) round out the top three. 5 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is T. Henderson (2021–2024), No. 6 on the list.
Ohio State BuckeyesUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Johnson | 1973–1976 | 56 |
| 2 | Keith Byars | 1982–1985 | 46 |
| 3 | Eddie George | 1992–1995 | 44 |
| 4 | Ezekiel Elliott | 2013–2015 | 43 |
| 4 | J.T. Barrett | 2014–2017 | 43 |
| 6 | T. Henderson | 2021–2024 | 42 |
| 7 | J.K. Dobbins | 2017–2019 | 38 |
| 8 | Carlos Hyde | 2010–2013 | 37 |
| 9 | Tim Spencer | 1979–1982 | 36 |
| 10 | Jim Otis | 1967–1969 | 34 |
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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.