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
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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
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Rush Yards: 1,017
2014- Cameron Artis-Payne
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Rush Yards: 1,608
2013- Tre Mason
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Rush Yards: 1,816
2013- Nick Marshall
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Rush Yards: 1,068
2012- Tre Mason
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