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Fastest to 3,000 rushing yards by a college football quarterback, bowls included since 2004, among active players

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Liam Szarka is on track to break Lamar Jackson’s record. He has 1,313 rushing yards in 14 games, bowls included, 1,687 short of 3,000, 1st at that point, and needs 105 a game over his next 16 games; he’s averaging 106 over his last 12.

Fastest to 3,000 rushing yards by a college football quarterback, bowls included since 2004, among active players
#Player and seasonsGames
Lamar Jackson2015 – 201731
Liam Szarka2025 – 2026At an avg of 106 per game, will cross 3,000 rushing yards at 30 games14
Blake Horvath2023 – 2025At an avg of 91 per game, will cross 3,000 rushing yards at 34 games28
Cale Hellums2024 – 2026At an avg of 87 per game, will cross 3,000 rushing yards at 36 games25
Caden Creel2025 – 2026At an avg of 87 per game, will cross 3,000 rushing yards at 36 games23
Jackson Gutierrez2024 – 2026At an avg of 103 per game, will cross 3,000 rushing yards at 36 games19
Michael Hawkins Jr.2024 – 2026At an avg of 87 per game, will cross 3,000 rushing yards at 39 games18
Angel Flores2025 – 2026At an avg of 83 per game, will cross 3,000 rushing yards at 39 games16
Colton Joseph2024 – 2026At an avg of 69 per game, will cross 3,000 rushing yards at 44 games29
Byrum Brown2022 – 2026At an avg of 76 per game, will cross 3,000 rushing yards at 45 games43

Method

  • Box scores start in 2004, so 183 careers that began earlier aren't here.
  • An active player who got to 3,000 rushing yards before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.