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Fastest to 3,000 rushing yards in college football history, bowls included since 2004, among active players

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Jonathan Taylor’s record is safe for now. The closest active player, Steven Robinson, would need 202 a game over his next 11 games.

Fastest to 3,000 rushing yards in college football history, bowls included since 2004, among active players
#Player and seasonsGames
Jonathan Taylor2017 – 201821
Caleb Hawkins2025 – 2026At an avg of 124 per game, will cross 3,000 rushing yards at 26 games22
Nate Sheppard2025 – 2026At an avg of 128 per game, will cross 3,000 rushing yards at 29 games23
Liam Szarka2025 – 2026At an avg of 106 per game, will cross 3,000 rushing yards at 30 games14
Jahiem White2023 – 202634
Isaac Brown2024 – 2026At an avg of 99 per game, will cross 3,000 rushing yards at 34 games31
Blake Horvath2023 – 2025At an avg of 91 per game, will cross 3,000 rushing yards at 34 games28
Makhi Hughes2023 – 202635
Dylan Riley2024 – 2026At an avg of 123 per game, will cross 3,000 rushing yards at 35 games30
Evan Dickens2023 – 2026At an avg of 103 per game, will cross 3,000 rushing yards at 35 games22

Method

  • Box scores start in 2004, so 2,878 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.