Wisconsin football’s all-time leaders in rushing yards

Many of these legends are represented in the top 10 in career rushing yards in Wisconsin program history including Ron Dayne, Jonathan Ta…

Throughout the Big Ten and college football, Wisconsin is known for producing great running backs. The Badgers’ running back alum includes numerous record-breakers, Doak Walker Award winners and Heisman Trophy winners.

Many of these legends are represented in the top 10 in career rushing yards in Wisconsin program history including Ron Dayne, Jonathan Taylor, Melvin Gordon, P.J. Hill, Montee Ball and Billy Marek.

Some notable players that fell just outside the top 10 in career rushing yards include current New York Giants running back Corey Clement, Heisman trophy winner Alan Ameche and John Clay.

Below are the top 10 in career rushing yards in Wisconsin program history:

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10 backs who ran into Wisconsin’s record book

Ron Dayne leads the way among the greats who have been running backs for Wisconsin.

Wisconsin has a great history of running backs. The Badgers’ RBs have put together some powerhouse seasons and careers. A look at 10 of the best.

Terrell Fletcher 3,414 career yards, 25 TDs

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Terrell Fletcher improved his rushing total in each of his four seasons at Wisconsin. He finished in 1994 with 1,476 yards and a dozen rushing scores.