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Wisconsin Football Career Rushing Yards Leaders
Ron Dayne holds Wisconsin's career rushing yards record with 7,125 yards (1996–1999). Jonathan Taylor (6,174) and Montee Ball (5,140) round out the top three. 9 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Braelon Allen (2021–2023), No. 9 on the list.
Wisconsin BadgersUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Dayne | 1996–1999 | 7,125 |
| 2 | Jonathan Taylor | 2017–2019 | 6,174 |
| 3 | Montee Ball | 2009–2012 | 5,140 |
| 4 | Melvin Gordon | 2011–2014 | 4,915 |
| 5 | Anthony Davis | 2001–2004 | 4,676 |
| 6 | James White | 2010–2013 | 4,015 |
| 7 | P.J. Hill | 2006–2008 | 3,942 |
| 8 | Billy Marek | 1972–1975 | 3,709 |
| 9 | Braelon Allen | 2021–2023 | 3,494 |
| 10 | Brent Moss | 1991–1994 | 3,428 |
| 11 | Terrell Fletcher | 1991–1994 | 3,414 |
| 12 | John Clay | 2008–2010 | 3,413 |
| 13 | Alan Ameche | 1951–1954 | 3,345 |
| 14 | Corey Clement | 2013–2016 | 3,092 |
| 15 | Larry Emery | 1983–1986 | 2,979 |
| 16 | Rufus Ferguson | 1970–1972 | 2,814 |
| 17 | Carl McCullough | 1993–1997 | 2,111 |
| 18 | Alan Thompson | 1969–1971 | 2,005 |
| 19 | Marvin Artley | 1985–1988 | 1,991 |
| 20 | Michael Bennett | 1999–2000 | 1,979 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Wisconsin only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.