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Quarterback volume, efficiency, touchdowns, yardage, and passing leaderboards.
Single-game explosions, season totals, career rushing marks, and rushing champions.
Receivers, tight ends, catches, receiving yards, and touchdown records.
Christian McCaffrey had 434 plays for Stanford in 2015.
Record
434 plays
Chris Moore averaged 73.7 yards per catch for Cincinnati in 2014.
Record
73.7 yards per catch
Brennan Marion averaged 31.9 yards per catch for Tulsa in 2007.
Record
31.9 yards per catch
Chase Clement to Jarrett Dillard connected for 51 TD passes at Rice from 2005 to 2008.
Record
51 TD passes
Tim Rattay to Troy Edwards connected for 26 TD passes at Louisiana Tech in 1998.
Record
26 TD passes
Tackles, interceptions, fumble returns, pass defense, and defensive scoring.
Texas St. allowed 1 punt return in 2024.
Record
1 punt return
Georgia allowed 0 punt returns in 2023.
Record
0 punt returns
Kansas allowed -3.00 yards per punt return in 2023.
Record
-3.00 yards per punt return
Will Anderson Jr. made 34.5 tackles for Alabama in 2021.
Record
34.5 tackles
Buffalo allowed 2 punt returns in 2020.
Record
2 punt returns
Field goals, punts, kickoff returns, punt returns, and kicking records.
Southern California averaged 45.40 net yards per punt in 2024.
Record
45.40 net yards per punt
Rutgers averaged 45.25 net yards per punt in 2023.
Record
45.25 net yards per punt
Many teams share this mark at 2 kickoff-return TDs; most recently, Baylor vs. West Virginia on Nov. 25, 2023.
Record
2 kickoff-return TDs
Kansas allowed -3.00 yards per punt return in 2023.
Record
-3.00 yards per punt return
Matt Araiza averaged 51.2 yards per punt for San Diego St. in 2021.
Record
51.2 yards per punt
Program and team-level scoring, offense, defense, streaks, and single-game marks.
Southern California averaged 45.40 net yards per punt in 2024.
Record
45.40 net yards per punt
Notre Dame scored 578 points in 2024.
Record
578 points
Notre Dame played 16 games in 2024.
Record
16 games
Many teams share this mark at 2 games; most recently, Georgia vs. Ga. Tech on Nov. 29, 2024.
Record
2 games
Texas St. allowed 1 punt return in 2024.
Record
1 punt return
Longest, fewest, consecutive, turnover, and one-off records worth wandering through.
Many teams share this mark at 2 games; most recently, Georgia vs. Ga. Tech on Nov. 29, 2024.
Record
2 games
Texas St. allowed 1 punt return in 2024.
Record
1 punt return
Georgia allowed 0 punt returns in 2023.
Record
0 punt returns
Jaret Patterson posted 710 yards for Buffalo in 2020.
Record
710 yards
Jaret Patterson posted 12 TDs for Buffalo in 2020.
Record
12 TDs
Try a player, school, stat, or phrase: “Lamar Jackson”, “Navy”, “punt return”, “100 yards”.
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Paul Rivers · Rutgers vs. Pittsburgh · 1995
100—Paul Rivers, Rutgers vs. Pittsburgh, Oct. 28, 1995; Dan Dawson, Rice vs. UNLV, Nov. 14, 1998; Kevin Thomas, UNLV vs. Baylor, Sept. 11, 1999
Number
100
Mark Malone · Arizona St. vs. Utah St. · 1979
98—Mark Malone, Arizona St. vs. Utah St., Oct. 27, 1979 (TD)
Number
98
Jerald Sowell · Tulane vs. Alabama · 1993
98—Jerald Sowell, Tulane vs. Alabama, Sept. 4, 1993
Number
98
(intercepted pass) · Team not listed · 2002
(intercepted pass); Brandon Ratcliff, New Mexico vs. UNLV, Oct. 12, 2002 (intercepted pass)
Number
In original line
1996 (intercepted pass); Tony Holmes, Texas vs. Iowa St., Oct. 3, 1998 · Team not listed · 1996
1996 (intercepted pass); Tony Holmes, Texas vs. Iowa St., Oct. 3, 1998
Number
In original line
25 · Team not listed · 1994
25, 1994 (intercepted pass); Lamar Grant, Duke vs. Maryland, Oct. 26,
Number
In original line
7 · Team not listed · 1991
7, 1991 (intercepted pass); Joe Crocker (CB), Virginia vs. NC State, Nov.
Number
In original line
kick) · Team not listed · 1990
kick); Curt Newton (LB), Washington St. vs. Oregon St., Oct. 20, 1990 (intercepted pass); William Price (CB), Kansas St. vs. Indiana St., Sept.
Number
In original line
Lee Ozmint (SS) · Alabama vs. LSU · 1989
100—Lee Ozmint (SS), Alabama vs. LSU, Nov. 11, 1989 (intercepted
Number
100
pass) · Team not listed · 1989
pass); Quintin Parker (DB), Illinois vs. Wisconsin, Oct. 28, 1989 (returned
Number
In original line
Jason Hanson · Washington St. · 1991
(Min. 20 atts.) 51.2—Jason Hanson, Washington St., 1991 (22 attempts)
Number
51.2
Russell Erxleben · Texas · 1975-1978
(Min. 40 atts.) 44.7—Russell Erxleben, Texas, 1975-78 (78 attempts)
Number
44.7
Paul Rivers posted 100 for Rutgers in 1995.
Record
100
Mark Malone posted 98 for Arizona St. in 1979.
Record
98
Jerald Sowell posted 98 for Tulane in 1993.
Record
98
(intercepted pass); Brandon Ratcliff, New Mexico vs. UNLV, Oct. 12, 2002 (intercepted pass)
1996 (intercepted pass); Tony Holmes, Texas vs. Iowa St., Oct. 3, 1998
25, 1994 (intercepted pass); Lamar Grant, Duke vs. Maryland, Oct. 26,
7, 1991 (intercepted pass); Joe Crocker (CB), Virginia vs. NC State, Nov.
kick); Curt Newton (LB), Washington St. vs. Oregon St., Oct. 20, 1990 (intercepted pass); William Price (CB), Kansas St. vs. Indiana St., Sept.
Lee Ozmint (SS), Alabama vs. LSU, Nov. 11, 1989 (intercepted posted 100 for Alabama vs. LSU in 1989.
Record
100
pass); Quintin Parker (DB), Illinois vs. Wisconsin, Oct. 28, 1989 (returned
Jason Hanson posted 51.2 for Washington St. in 1991.
Record
51.2
Russell Erxleben posted 44.7 for Texas from 1975 to 1978.
Record
44.7
Jason Hanson posted 50.9 for Washington St. in 1991.
Record
50.9
1982 (58, 53, 42, 45 yards)
Russell Erxleben posted 42.4 for Texas from 1975 to 1978.
Record
42.4
Jeff Heath posted 49.5 for East Carolina.
Record
49.5
Russell Erxleben posted 67 for Texas in 1977.
Record
67
vs. Texas, Oct. 15, 1977; Joe Williams, Wichita St. vs. Southern Ill., Oct.
21, 1978
Martin Gramatica posted 65 for Kansas St. in 1998.
Record
65
Kyle Bryant posted 61 for Texas A&M in 1994.
Record
61
Ralf Mojsiejenko posted 61 for Michigan St. in 1982.
Record
61
Chip Lohmiller posted 62 for Minnesota in 1986.
Record
62
Pat Brady posted 99 for Nevada in 1950.
Record
99
Nebraska (69) vs. Colorado (19), Oct. 22, posted 41 in 2:55 during six drives for Oct. 22.
Record
41 in 2:55 during six drives
Rutgers vs. Pittsburgh, Oct. 28, 1995; Rice vs. UNLV, Nov. 14, 1998; posted 100 for Rutgers in 1995.
Record
100
Navy vs. New Mexico, Dec. 30, 2004 (Emerald Bowl). Navy started at its one-yard line with 1:41 left in the third quarter and drove 94 yards to the New Mexico five-yard line. The drive ended with a 22-yard field goal with 2:15 remaining in the game. Navy won, 34-19. posted 26 plays, 14:26 elapsed time for Navy in 2004.
Record
26 plays, 14:26 elapsed time
This record posted 6 for Team not listed in 1988.
Record
6
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(Since 1992) Longest Fumble Return for a Touchdown Individual Records • Defensive Records • Fumble Returns | Paul Rivers | Rutgers | 100 | 1995 | 100—Paul Rivers, Rutgers vs. Pittsburgh, Oct. 28, 1995; Dan Dawson, Rice vs. UNLV, Nov. 14, 1998; Kevin Thomas, UNLV vs. Baylor, Sept. 11, 1999 |
Longest Gain by a Quarterback Individual Records • Offense • Rushing • Game | Mark Malone | Arizona St. | 98 | 1979 | 98—Mark Malone, Arizona St. vs. Utah St., Oct. 27, 1979 (TD) |
Longest Rush by a Freshman in First Game of Career Individual Records • Offense • Rushing • Career | Jerald Sowell | Tulane | 98 | 1993 | 98—Jerald Sowell, Tulane vs. Alabama, Sept. 4, 1993 |
Longest Return of a Defensive Extra- Point Attempt Individual Records • Special Teams • Defensive Extra Points • Game | (intercepted pass); Brandon Ratcliff, New Mexico vs. UNLV, Oct. 12, 2002 (intercepted pass) | Team not listed | In original line | 2002 | (intercepted pass); Brandon Ratcliff, New Mexico vs. UNLV, Oct. 12, 2002 (intercepted pass) |
Longest Return of a Defensive Extra- Point Attempt Individual Records • Special Teams • Defensive Extra Points • Game | 1996 (intercepted pass); Tony Holmes, Texas vs. Iowa St., Oct. 3, 1998 | Team not listed | In original line | 1996 | 1996 (intercepted pass); Tony Holmes, Texas vs. Iowa St., Oct. 3, 1998 |
Longest Return of a Defensive Extra- Point Attempt Individual Records • Special Teams • Defensive Extra Points • Game | Original line | Team not listed | In original line | 1994 | 25, 1994 (intercepted pass); Lamar Grant, Duke vs. Maryland, Oct. 26, |
Longest Return of a Defensive Extra- Point Attempt Individual Records • Special Teams • Defensive Extra Points • Game | Original line | Team not listed | In original line | 1991 | 7, 1991 (intercepted pass); Joe Crocker (CB), Virginia vs. NC State, Nov. |
Longest Return of a Defensive Extra- Point Attempt Individual Records • Special Teams • Defensive Extra Points • Game | kick); Curt Newton (LB), Washington St. vs. Oregon St., Oct. 20, 1990 (intercepted pass); William Price (CB), Kansas St. vs. Indiana St., Sept. | Team not listed | In original line | 1990 | kick); Curt Newton (LB), Washington St. vs. Oregon St., Oct. 20, 1990 (intercepted pass); William Price (CB), Kansas St. vs. Indiana St., Sept. |
Longest Return of a Defensive Extra- Point Attempt Individual Records • Special Teams • Defensive Extra Points • Game | Lee Ozmint (SS), Alabama vs. LSU, Nov. 11, 1989 (intercepted | Team not listed | 100 | 1989 | 100—Lee Ozmint (SS), Alabama vs. LSU, Nov. 11, 1989 (intercepted |
Longest Return of a Defensive Extra- Point Attempt Individual Records • Special Teams • Defensive Extra Points • Game | pass); Quintin Parker (DB), Illinois vs. Wisconsin, Oct. 28, 1989 (returned | Team not listed | In original line | 1989 | pass); Quintin Parker (DB), Illinois vs. Wisconsin, Oct. 28, 1989 (returned |
Longest Average Distance Field Goals Attempted Individual Records • Special Teams • Field Goals • Season | Jason Hanson | Washington St. | (Min. 20 atts.) 51.2 | 1991 | (Min. 20 atts.) 51.2—Jason Hanson, Washington St., 1991 (22 attempts) |
Longest Average Distance Field Goals Attempted Individual Records • Special Teams • Field Goals • Career | Russell Erxleben | Texas | (Min. 40 atts.) 44.7 | 1975-1978 | (Min. 40 atts.) 44.7—Russell Erxleben, Texas, 1975-78 (78 attempts) |
Longest Average Distance Field Goals Made Individual Records • Special Teams • Field Goals • Game | Jason Hanson | Washington St. | (Min. 10 made) 50.9 | 1991 | (Min. 10 made) 50.9—Jason Hanson, Washington St., 1991 (10 made) |
Longest Average Distance Field Goals Made Individual Records • Special Teams • Field Goals • Game | 1982 (58, 53, 42, 45 yards) | Team not listed | In original line | 1982 | 1982 (58, 53, 42, 45 yards) |
Longest Average Distance Field Goals Made Individual Records • Special Teams • Field Goals • Career | Russell Erxleben | Texas | (Min. 25 made) 42.4 | 1975-1978 | (Min. 25 made) 42.4—Russell Erxleben, Texas, 1975-78 (49 made) |
Longest Average Distance Field Goals Made Individual Records • Special Teams • Field Goals • Game | Jeff Heath | East Carolina | (Min. 4 made) 49.5 | Not listed | (Min. 4 made) 49.5—Jeff Heath, East Carolina vs. UT Arlington, Nov. 6, |
Longest Field Goal Made Individual Records • Special Teams • Field Goals • Career | Russell Erxleben | Texas | 67 | 1977 | 67—Russell Erxleben, Texas vs. Rice, Oct. 1, 1977; Steve Little, Arkansas |
Longest Field Goal Made Individual Records • Special Teams • Field Goals • Career | vs. Texas | Oct. 15 | In original line | 1977 | vs. Texas, Oct. 15, 1977; Joe Williams, Wichita St. vs. Southern Ill., Oct. |
Longest Field Goal Made Individual Records • Special Teams • Field Goals • Career | Original line | Team not listed | In original line | 1978 | 21, 1978 |
Longest Field Goal Made Without Use of a Kicking Tee Individual Records • Special Teams • Field Goals • Career | Martin Gramatica | Kansas St. | 65 | 1998 | 65—Martin Gramatica, Kansas St. vs. NIU, Sept. 12, 1998 |
Longest Field Goal Made by a Freshman Individual Records • Special Teams • Field Goals • Career | Kyle Bryant | Texas A&M | 61 | 1994 | 61—Kyle Bryant, Texas A&M vs. Southern Miss., Sept. 24, 1994 |
Longest Field Goal Made on First Attempt of Career Individual Records • Special Teams • Field Goals • Career | Ralf Mojsiejenko | Michigan St. | 61 | 1982 | 61—Ralf Mojsiejenko, Michigan St. vs. Illinois, Sept. 11, 1982 |
Longest Indoor Field Goal Made Individual Records • Special Teams • Field Goals • Career | Chip Lohmiller | Minnesota | 62 | 1986 | 62—Chip Lohmiller, Minnesota vs. Iowa, Nov. 22, 1986 (in Minnesota’s Metrodome) |
Longest Punt Individual Records • Special Teams • La. • Season | Pat Brady | Nevada | 99 | 1950 | 99—Pat Brady, Nevada vs. LMU (CA), Oct. 28, 1950 |
2001 (7 TDs, 7 PATs. The longest drive lasted 1:42 during the first and second quarters.) Team Records • Additional Records | Nebraska (69) vs. Colorado (19), Oct. 22, | Team not listed | 41 in 2:55 during six drives | Not listed | 41 in 2:55 during six drives—Nebraska (69) vs. Colorado (19), Oct. 22, |
Longest Return of a Fumble Team Records • Defensive Records • Fumble Returns | Rutgers vs. Pittsburgh, Oct. 28, 1995; Rice vs. UNLV, Nov. 14, 1998; | Rutgers | 100 | 1995 | 100—Rutgers vs. Pittsburgh, Oct. 28, 1995; Rice vs. UNLV, Nov. 14, 1998; |
Longest Drive in a Game Team Records • Single Game—Offense • Total Offense | Navy vs. New Mexico, Dec. 30, 2004 (Emerald Bowl). Navy started at its one-yard line with 1:41 left in the third quarter and drove 94 yards to the New Mexico five-yard line. The drive ended with a 22-yard field goal with 2:15 remaining in the game. Navy won, 34-19. | Navy | 26 plays, 14:26 elapsed time | 2004 | 26 plays, 14:26 elapsed time—Navy vs. New Mexico, Dec. 30, 2004 (Emerald Bowl). Navy started at its one-yard line with 1:41 left in the third quarter and drove 94 yards to the New Mexico five-yard line. The drive ended with a 22-yard field goal with 2:15 remaining in the game. Navy won, 34-19. |
St. (Air Force) & Harrison Mevis, Missouri (Kansas St.) All-time Individual Leaders On Special Teams • All-time Individual Longest Plays | Original line | Team not listed | 6 | 1988 | 1988 season were without the use of a tee. Also longest field goal with nar- rower (18’6”) goal posts. |
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01 · Leaderboard
All-Time Individual Leaders on Offense / RUSHING
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02 · Leaderboard
All-Time Individual Leaders on Offense / TOTAL OFFENSE
115 rows
03 · Leaderboard
All-Time Individual Leaders on Offense / ALL-PURPOSE YARDS
110 rows
04 · Leaderboard
All-Time Individual Leaders on Offense / ALL-PURPOSE YARDS
81 rows
05 · Leaderboard
All-Time Individual Leaders on Offense / (TE)
81 rows
06 · Leaderboard
All-Time Individual Leaders on Offense / PASSING
80 rows
07 · Leaderboard
All-Time Individual Leaders on Offense / ALL-PURPOSE YARDS
77 rows
08 · Leaderboard
All-Time Individual Leaders on Special Teams / FIELD GOALS
77 rows
09 · Leaderboard
All-Time Individual Leaders on Special Teams / KICKOFF RETURNS
66 rows
10 · Record list
Individual Records / OFFENSE / Season
61 rows
11 · Leaderboard
All-Time Individual Leaders on Offense / PASSING
57 rows
12 · Leaderboard
All-Time Individual Leaders on Offense / (TE)
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