Pumphrey passes Ricky Williams for 2nd on all-time FBS rushing list
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Donnel Pumphrey is almost there.
With a three-yard carry in the third quarter of Saturday's Mountain West championship game against Wyoming, Pumphrey passed former Texas great Ricky Williams for second place on the all-time FBS rushing list.
Only Ron Dayne of Wisconsin fame stands between Pumphrey and the all-time rushing record.
| Rank | Name | Rushing Yards | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Dayne | 6397 | Wisconsin (1996-99) |
| 2 | Donnel Pumphrey | 6281 | San Diego State (2013-present) |
| 3 | Ricky Williams | 6279 | Texas (1995-98) |
| 4 | Tony Dorsett | 6082 | Pittsburgh (1973-76) |
| 5 | DeAngelo Williams | 6026 | Memphis (2002-06) |
| 6 | Charles White | 5586 | USC (1976-79) |
| 7 | Travis Prentice | 5596 | Miami (Oh.) (1996-99) |
| 8 | Cedric Benson | 5540 | Texas (2001-04) |
| 9 | Damion Fletcher | 5302 | Southern Miss (2006-09) |
| 10 | LaDanian Tomlinson | 5263 | TCU (1997-2000) |
Pumphrey led San Diego State to a 27-24 victory to clinch the conference title. The senior finished the contest with 110 yards and a touchdown.