Most rushing yards in a season (college football, FBS)
The current most rushing yards in a season (college football, fbs) record is 2,628 yards, held by Barry Sanders (Oklahoma State), 1988, set on December 3, 1988. Last checked October 14, 2026.
2,628
yards
Barry Sanders (Oklahoma State), 1988
- Holder
- Barry Sanders (Oklahoma State), 1988
- Record
- 2,628 yards
- Date set
- December 3, 1988
- Recognized by
- NCAA
- Last checked
- October 14, 2026
Sources
- Sports Illustrated Ashton jeanty falls short of barry sanders single season rushing record
- Wikipedia NCAA Division I FBS rushing leaders CC BY-SA 4.0
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