: the act of advancing a football by running plays : the use of running plays
also
: yardage gained by running plays
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And with Paul, Proctor and Achane on his side, the Dolphins could have an exceptional to have solid rushing attack.
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Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
After collecting just 468 rushing yards and two touchdowns with the Cougars, Davis produced 731 rushing yards and eight touchdowns in his lone campaign with the Aggies.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
Jack Plummer continues to be one of the league's best quarterbacks, and showed off his rushing skills with a 71-yard score against Dallas.
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Wotipka finished with three touchdown passes and a rushing score.
—Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 17 May 2026
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Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
After collecting just 468 rushing yards and two touchdowns with the Cougars, Davis produced 731 rushing yards and eight touchdowns in his lone campaign with the Aggies.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
Jack Plummer continues to be one of the league's best quarterbacks, and showed off his rushing skills with a 71-yard score against Dallas.
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Wotipka finished with three touchdown passes and a rushing score.
—Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 17 May 2026
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“Rushing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rushing. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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