Look: The last 26 Auburn 1,000-yard seasons
Auburn Football earned the nickname “RBU” in the mid-2000s due to its history of producing strong, speedy, and talented running backs, especially in the 1970s, 80s, and 2000s.
After spending a few seasons away from the moniker, Auburn rediscovered its historic past by producing a 1,000-yard rusher for the first time in four seasons.
Sophomore running back Tank Bigsby led the Tigers in rushing with 1,099 yards on 233 attempts in 2021, becoming the first Auburn player to rush for over 1,000 yards since Kerryon Johnson did during the 2017 season, which was also the last time that Auburn won the SEC West.
The lack of a 1,000-yard rusher in 2018 snapped a streak of nine straight seasons where at least one Tiger hit the mark. During that stretch, there were two seasons that Auburn had two players to cross that milestone.
Auburn fans have been fortunate enough to see amazing athletes over the years, especially in the offensive backfield. As we prepare for the 2022 season, Auburn Wire takes a look back at the last 26 Tigers 1,000-yard seasons in Auburn history. Who has the most 1,000 yard rushing seasons? How do some of your favorite players compare to others? Take a look below:
2021- Tank Bigsby
AP Photo/Butch Dill
Rush Yards: 1,099
2017- Kerryon Johnson
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Rush Yards: 1,391
2016- Kam Pettway
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Rush Yards: 1,224
2015- Peyton Barber
John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
Rush Yards: 1,017
2014- Cameron Artis-Payne
AP Photo/Butch Dill
Rush Yards: 1,608
2013- Tre Mason
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Rush Yards: 1,816
2013- Nick Marshall
Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Rush Yards: 1,068
2012- Tre Mason
John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
Rush Yards: 1,002
2011- Michael Dyer
Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Rush Yards: 1,242
2010- Michael Dyer
Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Rush Yards: 1,093
2010- Cam Newton
Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Rush Yards: 1,473
2009- Ben Tate
Matt Stamey-USA TODAY Sports
Rush Yards: 1,362
2005- Kenny Irons
Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images
Rush Yards: 1,293
2004- Cadillac Williams
Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images
Rush Yards: 1,165
2003- Cadillac Williams
AP Photo/Dave Martin
Rush Yards: 1,307
2002- Ronnie Brown
John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
Rush Yards: 1,008
2000- Rudi Johnson
Eliot J. Schechter /Allsport
Rush Yards: 1,567
1995- Stephen Davis
Scott Halleran /Allsport
Rush Yards: 1,068
1994- Stephen Davis
Rick Stewart/ALLSPORT
Rush Yards: 1,263
1993- James Bostic
Photo: The Birmingham News
Rush Yards: 1,205
1986- Brent Fullwood
AP Photo/Charles Kelly
Rush Yards: 1,391
1985- Bo Jackson
Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports
Rush Yards: 1,786
1983- Bo Jackson
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1980- James Brooks
RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports
Rush Yards: 1,314 yards
1979- Joe Cribbs
Robert Johnson/ The Tennessean
Rush Yards: 1,120
1979- James Brooks
AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi
Rush Yards: 1,208
