How impressive was Ezekiel Elliot's three game run? EzE rushed for at least 200 yards in three straight games. It's time to put that in perspective. In the long and illustrious history of Ohio State football Elliott is the first player to rush for 200+ yards in three consecutive games. In fact, Elliott was the first player to rush for 200 or more yards in back-to-back games.
The 200 yard rush mark is not easily attained. Only 11 players not named Ezekiel Elliott have gained 200 yards at least once as a Buckeye. Those 11 players (warriors) combined to reach 200 yards 18 times prior to this season. Elliott has raised the number to 21.
Ezekiel Elliott accounts for just over 14 percent of Ohio State's 200 yard games. Only Eddie George (5) has more 200 yard rushing games. Elliott has at least one more season to take the lead.
Below you will find the 12 players who have rushed for at least 200 yards in a game for Ohio State. Thanks to Seattle Linga for inspiring this article.
Players are listed in order of most to least:
THE 200 YARD CLUB
Yards | Opponent | Year | Game | Score |
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314 | Illinois | 1995 | 10 | 41-3 |
219 | at Michigan State | 1994 | 7 | 23-7 |
212 | No. 18 Washington | 1995 | 2 | 30-20 |
207 | No. 15 Notre Dame | 1995 | 4 | 45-26 |
206 | at Northwestern | 1994 | 5 | 17-15 |
Yards | Opponent | Year | Game | Score |
---|---|---|---|---|
246 | vs. No. 2 Oregon | 2015 | 15 | 42-20 |
230 | vs. No. 1 Alabama | 2015 | 14 | 42-35 |
220 | vs. No. 13 Wisconsin | 2014 | 13 | 59-0 |
Yards | Opponent | Year | Game | Score |
---|---|---|---|---|
246 | at Illinois | 2013 | 10 | 60-35 |
226 | at That Team | 2013 | 12 | 42-41 |
Yards | Opponent | Year | Game | Score |
---|---|---|---|---|
246 | Iowa | 1973 | 9 | 55-13 |
239 | North Carolina | 1972 | 2 | 29-14 |
Yards | Opponent | Year | Game | Score |
---|---|---|---|---|
222 | at No. 23 That Team | 2007 | 12 | 14-3 |
221 | Michigan State | 2007 | 8 | 24-17 |
Yards | Opponent | Year | Game | Score |
---|---|---|---|---|
274 | Illinois | 1984 | 6 | 45-38 |
Yards | Opponent | Year | Game | Score |
---|---|---|---|---|
229 | at Pittsburgh | 1945 | 7 | 14-0 |
Yards | Opponent | Year | Game | Score |
---|---|---|---|---|
235 | vs. BYU | 1993 | 12 | 28-21 |
Yards | Opponent | Year | Game | Score |
---|---|---|---|---|
230 | No. 10 Washington State | 2002 | 3 | 25-7 |
Yards | Opponent | Year | Game | Score |
---|---|---|---|---|
224 | Indiana | 1980 | 6 | 27-17 |
Yards | Opponent | Year | game | Score |
---|---|---|---|---|
209 | No. 21 Missouri | 1998 | 3 | 35-14 |
Yards | Opponent | Year | Game | Score |
---|---|---|---|---|
209 | at No. 2 Iowa | 1958 | 8 | 38-28 |
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