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re: The best running back ever at Notre Dame would rank 7th at Arkansas
Posted on 1/16/26 at 8:03 am to Hellmet
Posted on 1/16/26 at 8:03 am to Hellmet
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No, he wasn’t. He won it because he was a bible thumper praising god every other play. I’m not saying the preacher was a bad player, but when you put things into context, what McFadden did at Arkansas, given that it’s Arkansas was unbelievable.
Let's sloooow down a bit here. Tebow threw for 32 TDs and rushed for 23 TDs that year. Those are absolutely Heisman numbers.
Troy Smith, on the other hand....
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Posted on 1/16/26 at 8:07 am to Hellmet
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He won it because he was a bible thumper praising god every other play.
Deranged take.
Posted on 1/16/26 at 8:15 am to weremoose
McFadden was an absolutely incredible college football player and a joy to watch. Arguably the best back I’ve seen as a CFB fan in my lifetime (47). Definitely a CFB hall of famer if he’s not in there already.
Posted on 1/16/26 at 8:28 am to TigahFan85
You left off Mizzou's Cody Schrader at 1,627 and Tyler Badie at 1,604
Posted on 1/16/26 at 8:39 am to Jayhawk Slayer
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You left off Mizzou's Cody Schrader at 1,627 and Tyler Badie at 1,604
Top SEC RB Seasons by Rushing Yards (2005–2025)
1. Derrick Henry — Alabama (2015)
2,219 yards
SEC single-season record
Heisman season
Clear No. 1
2. Leonard Fournette — LSU (2015)
1,953 yards
One of the most dominant power-RB seasons ever
Nearly 200 YPG through midseason
3. Darren McFadden — Arkansas (2007)
1,830 yards
Highest rushing total by an SEC RB before 2010
Carried Arkansas’ entire offense
4. Tre Mason — Auburn (2013)
1,816 yards
SEC Championship Game rushing record
Legendary postseason surge
5. Trent Richardson — Alabama (2011)
1,679 yards
Workhorse title-team RB
Followed Ingram’s Heisman year seamlessly
6. Mark Ingram — Alabama (2009)
1,658 yards
Heisman winner
Slightly fewer carries than modern workhorses
7. Ahmad Hardy — Missouri (2025)
1,649 yards
Second-highest SEC rushing total in 2025
Feature-back throwback season
8. Cody Schrader — Missouri (2023)
1,627 yards
SEC rushing leader
Walk-on ? All-American story
9. Tyler Badie — Missouri (2021)
1,604 yards
Doak Walker winner
Nearly 1,900 total yards
10. Quinshon Judkins — Ole Miss (2022)
1,567 yards
Best freshman rushing season in SEC history
Modern spread offense production
This post was edited on 1/16/26 at 8:40 am
Posted on 1/16/26 at 8:55 am to ljhog
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ESPN and all that Tebow this and Tebow that. Tebow wasn't half the player McFadden was.
Man, Tebow was the real deal. He deserved his Heisman. It was jobbing DMAC the 1st year for Troy Smith that was BS.
Posted on 1/16/26 at 9:00 am to Maytheporkbewithyou
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Man, Tebow was the real deal. He deserved his Heisman. It was jobbing DMAC the 1st year for Troy Smith that was BS.
Yep, they said he didn’t get it because he was a sophomore then turned around the next year and gave it to tbow who was a sophomore. Imagine that, the heisman has been a joke since the day they gave archie griffin his second heisman.
Posted on 1/16/26 at 9:02 am to TigahFan85
It’s worth mentioning that in 2007 when McFadden has 1830 yards for Arkansas, He was splitting carries with two other future NFL backs. Felix Jones had 1162 yards that year and Peyton Hillis had 347.
That 2007 backfield is the best I’ve ever seen. 522 carries for 3339 yards, 6.4 ypc, 86 receptions for 877 yds, 10.2 ypr, 970 kick return yds on 36 attempts, 26.9 yards per return.
That 2007 backfield is the best I’ve ever seen. 522 carries for 3339 yards, 6.4 ypc, 86 receptions for 877 yds, 10.2 ypr, 970 kick return yds on 36 attempts, 26.9 yards per return.
Posted on 1/16/26 at 9:04 am to FootballFrenzy
Well maybe two thirds. McFadden with a passing attack to support him would’ve been even more unbelievable. As it was with no passing attack, he Jones and Hillis were constantly running against nine man front.
Posted on 1/16/26 at 9:13 am to Pimphand
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Alex Collins
May he rest in peace
Posted on 1/16/26 at 9:16 am to 195bc
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It’s worth mentioning that in 2007 when McFadden has 1830 yards for Arkansas, He was splitting carries with two other future NFL backs. Felix Jones had 1162 yards that year and Peyton Hillis had 347.
He played at rb, qb and returned kickoffs as well.
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Darren McFadden, also known as "DMac," threw two touchdown passes during the 2007 college football season with the Arkansas Razorbacks.
His two touchdown passes came in separate games:
He threw a 23-yard touchdown pass in the game against South Carolina where he also ran for an SEC-record 321 rushing yards.
He threw another touchdown pass in the triple-overtime victory against #1 LSU.
McFadden operated out of the "Wild Hog" formation (a variation of the wildcat offense) as a running back who occasionally took direct snaps and passed the ball.
Posted on 1/16/26 at 9:22 am to HogX
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Let's sloooow down a bit here. Tebow threw for 32 TDs and rushed for 23 TDs that year. Those are absolutely Heisman numbers.
Tebow had 4,000+ total yards and 55 total TDs in the absolute peak SEC meat grinder era. Those numbers were pretty much unforeseen in our conference at that point. He was a more than deserving selection in 2007. It is true he was a media darling, though, but his play on the field was more than enough to justify the award.
To put that in perspective, there have only been five players in our conference who've had 4,000+ yards and 50+ TDs in a single season. Their names are legendary. You know exactly who they are. They all won the Heisman Trophy.
2023 - Jayden Daniels
2021 - Bryce Young
2019 - Joe Burrow
2010 - Cam Newton
2007 - Tim Tebow
Don't get me wrong, though. McFadden was an all-timer. He's easily in the upper tier of SEC backs (Walker, Jackson, Henry, McFadden).
This post was edited on 1/16/26 at 9:23 am
Posted on 1/16/26 at 9:28 am to 195bc
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It’s worth mentioning that in 2007 when McFadden has 1830 yards for Arkansas, He was splitting carries with two other future NFL backs. Felix Jones had 1162 yards that year and Peyton Hillis had 347.
That 2007 backfield is the best I’ve ever seen. 522 carries for 3339 yards, 6.4 ypc, 86 receptions for 877 yds, 10.2 ypr, 970 kick return yds on 36 attempts, 26.9 yards per return.
That the 2007 Arkansas team only finished 8-5 seems like such a waste for that backfield.
I'm still amazed we managed to beat you guys that year in Saban's inaugural season. That win was, in all honesty, the beginning of Saban's run.
Posted on 1/16/26 at 9:41 am to Hellmet
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He won it because he was a bible thumper praising god every other play
Last time i checked, journalists have been a slightly antagonistic towards religion the past few decades (they make up the vast majority of the vote). Why do you think they decided to make a 180 when it came to Tebow and consider it a positive?
Posted on 1/16/26 at 10:12 am to hawgfaninc
Arkansas went 2-10, 0-8 in SEC play. Notre Dame embarrassed you at home, scoring 42 points - by halftime.. You shouldn’t do anything to draw attention to Arkansas.
Posted on 1/16/26 at 10:31 am to Hogwarts
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May he rest in peace
RIP and I feel you there we lost Cedric Benson
Posted on 1/16/26 at 10:31 am to ljhog
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How McFadden didn't win the Heisman is baffling to this day
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ESPN and all that Tebow this and Tebow that. Tebow wasn't half the player McFadden was.
If Denver can squeeze out a win over the Bills tomorrow...Bo Nix will become only the 2nd Quarterback that was drafted by the Broncos, to win a playoff game for the Broncos. As of today, the only person to do that in the history of the franchise was Tim Tebow.
Posted on 1/16/26 at 10:33 am to Houag80
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Uhm, didn't they push your shite in with that 7th ranked RB. Scored almost 60. Oh look, I think Love just scored again
Dude, everyone pushed our defenses shite in this season, even your team.
That was the worst defense I can remember and the most hopeless I’ve felt going into games since morris was here. That stat means nothing.
Posted on 1/16/26 at 10:38 am to daydreamin
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Remember when Arky played Mizzou in the Cotton Bowl? hahahaha you had Dmac and Jones? Who did NOTHING yet Tony fuggin Temple ran for over what 400 yards and set the Cotton Bowl record? Man that had to have been a day to forget for you.
That season was one to forget because of the turmoil of a portion of the fanbase trying to destroy and run off Nutt. We had no coach in that bowl game and a team that was just wanting to get it over with, they would have lost to anyone.
It’s similar to that ohio st cotton bowl you beat your chest over when they’re best players opted out.
And those were the greatest wins in your program’s history, pretty pitiful.
Posted on 1/16/26 at 10:44 am to Clark14
Top SEC RB's Career Rush Yards
1. Herschel Walker (UGA) - 5,259 yards
2. Nick Chubb (UGA) - 4,769 yards
3. Darren McFadden (AR) - 4,590 yards
4. Kevin Faulk (LSU) - 4,557 yards
5. Bo Jackson (AUB) - 4,303 yards
6. Ralph Webb (VAN) - 4,173 yards
7. Errict Rhett (FLA) - 4,163 yards
8. Dalton Hilliard (LSU) - 4,050 yards
9. Charles Alexander (LSU) - 4,035 yards
10. Anthony Dixon (MSU) - 3,994 yards
1. Herschel Walker (UGA) - 5,259 yards
2. Nick Chubb (UGA) - 4,769 yards
3. Darren McFadden (AR) - 4,590 yards
4. Kevin Faulk (LSU) - 4,557 yards
5. Bo Jackson (AUB) - 4,303 yards
6. Ralph Webb (VAN) - 4,173 yards
7. Errict Rhett (FLA) - 4,163 yards
8. Dalton Hilliard (LSU) - 4,050 yards
9. Charles Alexander (LSU) - 4,035 yards
10. Anthony Dixon (MSU) - 3,994 yards
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