Michigan State’s Top-10 Rushing Leaders of All-Time
Michigan State prides itself on being able to run the football. Over the years, their program has been defined by mental and physical toughness, which they look for and have found in multiple running backs.
But who's rushed for the most yards in Michigan State history?
Well, that one's easy, from 1984-1987, Lorenzo White went on an absolute tear rushing for 4,887 yards and 43 touchdowns while averaging 4.5 YPC.
He was a two-time Consensus All-American (1985, 1987), a finalist for the Heisman (1985, 1987), and the Big Ten Player of the Year.
His nearly 5,000 yards on the ground is a record that still hasn't been broken at Michigan State.
Only two other players have ever eclipsed the 4,000-yard marker, including fan favorites Javon Ringer (4,398) and Tico Duckett (4,212).
White was taken in the first-round (22nd overall) of the Houston Oilers' 1988 NFL Draft, a team he would play with for seven seasons.
In 1992, White became a Pro Bowler after rushing for 1,226 yards and scoring seven touchdowns.
Below are the top-10 running backs (sorted by yards) the Spartans have ever had.
| Player Name | Years at MSU | Rushing Yards | Touchdowns | Yards Per Carry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Lorenzo White | 1984-1987 | 4,887 | 43 | 4.5 |
Javon Ringer | 2005-2008 | 4,398 | 34 | 5.2 |
Tico Duckett | 1989-1992 | 4,212 | 26 | 5.0 |
Blake Ezor | 1986-1989 | 3,749 | 34 | 4.7 |
Sedrick Irvin | 1996-1998 | 3,504 | 35 | 4.6 |
T.J. Duckett | 1999-2001 | 3,379 | 29 | 5.4 |
Le'Veon Bell | 2010-2012 | 3,346 | 33 | 5.0 |
Jeremy Langford | 2011-2014 | 2,967 | 40 | 5.1 |
LJ Scott | 2015-2018 | 2,855 | 25 | 4.7 |
Duane Goulbourne | 1992-1996 | 2,848 | 23 | 4.5 |
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