Oregon Ducks · All-time career leaders
Oregon Football Career Rushing Average Leaders
Jeremiah Johnson holds Oregon's career yards per carry record with 6.69 yards per carry (2005–2008). Marcus Mariota (6.64) and LaMichael James (6.59) round out the top three. 10 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Noah Whittington (2022–2025), No. 10 on the list.
Oregon DucksUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeremiah Johnson | 2005–2008 | 6.69 |
| 2 | Marcus Mariota | 2012–2014 | 6.64 |
| 3 | LaMichael James | 2009–2011 | 6.59 |
| 4 | Bucky Irving | 2022–2023 | 6.54 |
| 5 | Kenjon Barner | 2009–2012 | 6.23 |
| 6 | Byron Marshall | 2012–2015 | 6.11 |
| 7 | Travis Dye | 2018–2021 | 5.97 |
| 8 | Royce Freeman | 2014–2017 | 5.94 |
| 9 | Jordan James | 2022–2024 | 5.74 |
| 10 | Noah Whittington | 2022–2025 | 5.65 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Oregon only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.