Every 1,000-Yard Rusher in Auburn Football History

Bo Freakin’ Jackson.

There isn’t an Auburn football discussion that doesn’t include — or usually start with — the greatest running back in program history.

Bo Jackson not only is a Heisman Trophy winner (1985), he’s 1 of only 7 Tigers to rush for more than 1,000 yards in a season two times. He also held the Tigers’ single-season rushing record for almost 30 years, too, before giving way to Tre Mason in 2013.

Auburn’s 1,000-Yard Rushers

In 2010, quarterback Cam Newton not only joined Auburn’s list of 1,000-yard rushers, he set the mark for yards by a quarterback. Here is the complete list of every Auburn Tiger player who has rushed for 1,000 yards in a season.

Auburn’s Single-Season Rushing Record Progression

Bo knows records. From 1985-2013, Bo Jackson held Auburn’s single-season rushing record. It took almost 30 years to replace him at the top. Here’s the complete progression of Auburn’s record-holders since 1942, when Monk Gafford became the first Auburn player to rush for 1,000 yards in a season (bold indicates season he broke the record):

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