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College Football's All-Time Career Rushing Touchdown Leaders

Miami of Ohio's Prentice Owns the Record—Just Barely

By Tim Hyland, About.com

Travis Prentice Miami of Ohio

Travis Prentice scored 73 touchdowns in his college career.

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College football's all-time leading rusher may not be a household name. But after what Travis Prentice accomplished in his four years at Miami of Ohio, maybe he should be.

Besides, Prentice holds one of college's football's greatest records: Most rushing touchdowns in a career. He scored 73 of them in his time with the RedHawks, just barely edging out Texas' Ricky Williams, who scored 72 between 1995 and 1998.

The top 15 all-time rushing touchdown leaders in college football history are listed here.

Travis Prentice, Miami (Ohio) (1996-99): 73 career rushing touchdowns
Ricky Williams, Texas (1995-98): 72
Anthony Thompson, Indiana (1986-89): 64
Cedric Benson, Texas (2001-04): 64
Ron Dayne, Wisconsin (1996-99): 63
Eric Crouch, Nebraska (1998-01): 59
Marshall Faulk, San Diego State (1991-93): 57
Steve Owens, Oklahoma (1967-69): 56
Ken Simonton, Oregon Sate (1998-01): 56
Tony Dorsett, Pittsburgh (1973-76): 55
Chester Taylor, Toledo (1998-01): 55
DeAngelo Williams, Memphis (2002-05): 55
LaDainian Tomlinson, TCU (1997-00): 54
Dwone Hicks, Middle Tennessee (1999-02): 53
Chris Lemon, Nevada (1996-99): 52

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