: the act of advancing a football by running plays : the use of running plays
also
: yardage gained by running plays
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That included 1,372 rushing yards and 21 total touchdowns in 2025 for the Irish.
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Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
The former Nebraska walk-on played a key role in lifting A&M's 30th-ranked rushing attack and made crucial plays in the passing game, including the go-ahead touchdown against Notre Dame.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026
Prior to the ankle injury, Allar also showed off considerable mobility during his college career, producing 12 rushing scores during his four campaigns.
—Mike Kaye
march 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2026
Bain shows plenty of power in his pass rushing ability.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
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Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
The former Nebraska walk-on played a key role in lifting A&M's 30th-ranked rushing attack and made crucial plays in the passing game, including the go-ahead touchdown against Notre Dame.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026
Prior to the ankle injury, Allar also showed off considerable mobility during his college career, producing 12 rushing scores during his four campaigns.
—Mike Kaye
march 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2026
Bain shows plenty of power in his pass rushing ability.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
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“Rushing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rushing. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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