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Ohio State Football Career Rushing Yards Leaders
Archie Griffin holds Ohio State's career rushing yards record with 5,589 yards (1972–1975). J.K. Dobbins (4,459) and Ezekiel Elliott (3,961) round out the top three. 9 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Trev. Henderson (2021–2024), No. 5 on the list.
Ohio State BuckeyesUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Archie Griffin | 1972–1975 | 5,589 |
| 2 | J.K. Dobbins | 2017–2019 | 4,459 |
| 3 | Ezekiel Elliott | 2013–2015 | 3,961 |
| 4 | Eddie George | 1992–1995 | 3,768 |
| 5 | Trev. Henderson | 2021–2024 | 3,761 |
| 6 | Tim Spencer | 1979–1982 | 3,553 |
| 7 | Chris Wells | 2006–2008 | 3,382 |
| 8 | Braxton Miller | 2011–2015 | 3,314 |
| 9 | J.T. Barrett | 2014–2017 | 3,263 |
| 10 | Keith Byars | 1982–1985 | 3,200 |
| 11 | Carlos Hyde | 2010–2013 | 3,198 |
| 12 | Pepe Pearson | 1994–1997 | 3,076 |
| 13 | Carlos Snow | 1987–1991 | 2,974 |
| 14 | Michael Wiley | 1996–1999 | 2,951 |
| 15 | Antonio Pittman | 2004–2006 | 2,945 |
| 16 | Mike Weber | 2016–2018 | 2,676 |
| 17 | Raymont Harris | 1990–1993 | 2,649 |
| 18 | Calvin Murray | 1977–1980 | 2,576 |
| 19 | Jim Otis | 1967–1969 | 2,542 |
| 20 | Jonathan Wells | 1998–2001 | 2,381 |
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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.