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Utah State Football Career Rushing Average Leaders
Michael Smith holds Utah State's career yards per carry record with 7.1 yards per carry (2009–2011). Tom Larscheid (7) and MacArthur Lane (6.9) round out the top three. 6 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Gerold Bright (2016–2019), No. 9 on the list.
Utah State AggiesUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Smith | 2009–2011 | 7.1 |
| 2 | Tom Larscheid | 1959–1961 | 7 |
| 3 | MacArthur Lane | 1965–1967 | 6.9 |
| 4 | Darwin Thompson | 2018 | 6.8 |
| 4 | Roy Shivers | 1964–1965 | 6.8 |
| 6 | Kerwynn Williams | 2009–2012 | 6.6 |
| 7 | Buddy Allen | 1958–1959 | 6.4 |
| 8 | Devante Mays | 2015–2016 | 6.1 |
| 9 | Gerold Bright | 2016–2019 | 5.9 |
| 9 | Robert Turbin | 2007–2011 | 5.9 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Utah State only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.