And runs are less successful, with yards a carry and rushing touchdowns at their lowest levels since 2001.

If he finishes at the top, he'll be the fifth rookie to lead the conference in rushing since 1980 and the 18th in history.

That would be the lowest rushing total for the team in a nonstrike season since 1945 when the Giants played just 10 games (and won 3).

The Falcons ground out 402 yards of rushing offense on their way to their first bowl victory since 2000.

In addition, the offensive line helped running back Emmitt Smith to his highest single-season rushing total (1,397) since 1995.

Moreover, the Jets have not had a league rushing leader since Freeman McNeil in 1982.

Oregon State rushed for 200 yards for the first time since early in 1984.

The Jets allowed 202 yards rushing, the most since Game 5 last season, when they lost their fourth game in a row.

He is the first Bill with successive 100-yard rushing games since Thurman Thomas in 1996.

The team also rushed for 234.9 yards per game, which was A&M's best rushing record since 1991.