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Before the spread and attack began throughout the yard, it was Cadillac’s position in the state of Ohio. The comeback was what the program on Olentangy Beach was known for, before recent freak game builders and extensive receivers came through the program. From Archie Griffin to Keith Byars, Eddie George and Ezekiel Elliott and more, the program has had some iconic players playing rock.
But who is at the forefront of OSU’s most prestigious history? You no doubt know some of the names on the list, but we’ll bring you the top 20 Ohio state rushing leaders of all time so you can impress your friends at the next fall meeting when the Buckeyes land a new Big Ten opponent. And yes, not everyone is behind.
Here are the top 20 rushing leaders in the history of Ohio state football, counting to number 1.
20
Jonathan Wells, RB (1998-2001)
ANN ARBOR, MI – NOVEMBER 24: Ohio State Buckeyes runner Jonathan Wells # 28 celebrates after being exposed at the Big Ten Conference football game against Michigan Wolverines 24. November 2001 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The state of Ohio won 26-20. (Photo: Danny Moloshok / Getty Images)
Total rushed yards
2,344
19
Jim Otis, RB (1967-1969)
November 2, 1968; Columbus, OH, USA; FILE IMAGE; The Ohio State Buckeyes, who ran back to Jim Otis, acted against Michigan State Spartans defense chief Wilton Martin (97) at Ohio Stadium. The Buckeyes defeated the Spartans 25-20. Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Total rushed yards
2,542
18
Calvin Murray, RB (1977-1980)
January 1, 1980; Pasadena, California, USA; FILE IMAGE; Ohio State Buckeyes, returning to Calvin Murray’s (43) action against Southern California Trojans at the 1980 Rose Bowl. Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Total rushed yards
2,576
17
Raymont Harris, RB (1990-1993)
October 2, 1993: Reigning Buckeyes runner Raymont Harris runs on the field during a game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State won the game 51-3. Credit: Jamie Sabau / Allsport
Total rushed yards
2,649
16
Mike Weber, RB (2015-2018)
November 10, 2018; East Lansing, MI, United States; Ohio State Buckeyes player Mike Weber (25) is celebrating contact with Ohio State Buckeyes tight Rashod Berry (13) in the second half of the Spartan Stadium game. Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Total rushed yards
2,676
15
Dan “Boom” Herron, RB (2008-2011)
January 5, 2008; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes ran back to Dan Herron (1) with straight arms for Texas Longhorns safety Earl Thomas (12) in the final quarter of the 2009 Fiesta Bowl at the University of Phoenix Stadium. Texas beat Ohio State 24-21. Credit: Kirby Lee / Photo from Sport-USA TODAY Sports
Total rushed yards
2,869
14
Antonio Pittman, CoR (2004-2006)
November 18, 2006; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes player Antonio Pittman (25) will run another half-time touch against Michigan’s gluttony at Ohio Stadium in Columbus. The Buckeyes defeated Ahmat 42-39. Credit: Joe Robbins-USA TODAY Sports Copyright 2006 Joe Robbins
Total rushed yards
2,945
13
Michael Wiley, RB (1996-1999)
September 5, 1998: Rookie Michael Wiley # 5 of Buckeyes, Ohio, in action during a game against West Virginia mountaineers at the University of West Virginia in Morganstown, West Virginia. The Buckeyes defeated the mountaineers 34-17. Credit: USA TODAY Sports
Total rushed yards
2,951
12
Carlos Snow, RB (1987-1991)
September 14, 1991: Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Carlos Snow runs on the field during a game against the Louisville Cardinals at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State won the game 23-15. Credit: Rick Stewart / Allsport
Total rushed yards
2,974
11
Pepe Pearson, RB (1994-1997)
November 22, 1997; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes player Pepe Pearson (29) runs the ball against Michigan Wolverines safety Marcus Ray (29) at Michigan Stadium. The Wolverines defeated the Buckeyes 20-14. Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Total rushed yards
3,076
10
Carlos Hyde, CoR (2010-2013)
January 3, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes player Carlos Hyde (34) will run the ball against Clemson Tigers in the second half of the 2014 Orange Bowl football game at Sun Life Stadium. Credit: Robert Mayer – USA TODAY Sports
Total rushed yards
3,198
9
Keith Byars, RB (1982-1985)
September 15, 1984; Columbus, OH, USA; FILE IMAGE; Ohio State Buckeyes, who ran back against Keith Byars (41) Washington Washington Cougars at Ohio Stadium. The Buckeyes defeated the Cougars 44-0. Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Total rushed yards
3 200
8
JT Barrett, QB (2014-2017)
Credit: USA TODAY Sport
Total rushed yards
3,263
7
Braxton Miller, QB (2011-2015)
November 24, 2012; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes player Braxton Miller (5) is looking for an open receiver against Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won the game 26-21. Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports
Total rushed yards
3,315
6
Chris “Beanie” Wells, RB (2006-2008)
Credit: USA TODAY Sports
Total rushed yards
3,382
5
Tim Spencer, RB (1979-1982)
Ohio State University player Tim Spencer is trying to turn a corner against Brigham Young University against Bobby Salazar during the Ohio State 47-17 victory at the Holiday Bowl on Friday, December 18, 1982 in San Diego. Spencer scored 167 yards, made two touches and was the most valuable player in the game. (AP photo)
Total rushed yards
3,553
4
Eddie George, RB (1992-1995)
November 18, 1996; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes player Eddie George (27) is celebrating a touch against Indiana Hoosiers at Ohio Stadium. The Buckeyes are the best Hoosiers 42-3. Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Total rushed yards
3,768
3
Ezekiel Elliott, CoR (2013-2015)
Ohio State Ezekiel Elliott breaks away from Alabama defenders on an 85-yard touch on a 2015 sugar bowl. Credit: USA TODAY Sports
Total rushed yards
3,961
2
JK Dobbins, RB (2017-2019)
December 28, 2019; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes player JK Dobbins (2) will run the ball against Clemson Tigers in the Fiesta Bowl University Ball playoffs in the 2019 semifinals. Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Total rushed yards
4,459
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