Ashton Jeanty closes in on Barry Sanders' rushing record ahead of championship game

sportingnews.com — December 6, 2024 at 06:01 PM UTC

Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty is having a standout season, currently with 2,288 rushing yards and 29 total touchdowns. He is just 340 yards away from breaking Barry Sanders' FBS single-season rushing record as he heads into the Mountain West championship game. Jeanty’s performance has placed him fifth in FBS history for rushing yards in a season. He has the potential to surpass Sanders' record if Boise State secures a playoff berth, allowing him to play additional games. Jeanty averages 7.3 yards per carry and has not rushed for less than 125 yards in any game this season. His pursuit of the record will depend on his performance in the upcoming championship game against UNLV.

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Ashton Jeanty closes in on Barry Sanders' rushing record ahead of championship game (sportingnews.com)

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