Ricky Williams – 1998
In 1997, Ricky Williams caught the eye of the nation. If Charles Woodson and Peyton Manning were not running that year, we are sure that Ricky Williams would have brought it home. It was a good thing that he got his chance the following year. His touches went up from 279 to 361 within that span of time as well. That season, he broke the rushing record in the FBS with 6,083 yards. No one could stop talking about his play. He came through, resisted a tackle, and ran his way to a 60-yard touchdown.
Ricky Williams – 1998
Tony Dorsett – 1976
Even though Tony Dorsett had a great run in 1975, his team’s record was not quite up to par at 8-4. He responded by taking Pittsburgh to the National Championship the following season! Aside from that, he did great with his personal record. He led in carries at 370, as well as rushing yards with 2,150 yards. The team kicked off the season with a road win against Notre Dame, in which Dorsett brought his first carry 61 yards. That year ended with a victory at the National Championship!
Tony Dorsett – 1976