: the act of advancing a football by running plays : the use of running plays
also
: yardage gained by running plays
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Marty Brown, a transfer from North Dakota State, served well as a bruising backup, finishing second on the team with 474 rushing yards.
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Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2026
Hall is coming off the first 1,000 rushing yard season of his career.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
That season, Daniels had 891 rushing yards and eight touchdowns.
—Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Seniors Myles Montgomery and Jaden Nixon did yeoman’s work, accounting for 66% of the team’s rushing yards (1,259) and 55% of the team’s carries (214).
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2026
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Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2026
Hall is coming off the first 1,000 rushing yard season of his career.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
That season, Daniels had 891 rushing yards and eight touchdowns.
—Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Seniors Myles Montgomery and Jaden Nixon did yeoman’s work, accounting for 66% of the team’s rushing yards (1,259) and 55% of the team’s carries (214).
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2026
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“Rushing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rushing. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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