This is a list of individual National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) American football records, including Division I (FBS, and FCS), II, and III.
Contents
- Season yards per game
- Career yards
- Season yards
- Single game yards
- Most games gaining 400 yards or more season
- Most games gaining 400 yards or more career
- Most rushes career
- Most rushes season
- Most rushes game
- Most consecutive rushes without losing a fumble career
- Most consecutive rushes without losing a fumble season
- Highest average rushing yards per game career minimum 2500 yards
- Highest average rushing yards per game season
- Most yards rushing career
- Most yards rushing season
- Most yards rushing game
- Most rushing yards by a quarterback career
- Most rushing yards by a quarterback season
- Most rushing yards by a quarterback game
- Most rushing touchdowns career
- Most rushing touchdowns season
- Most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback career
- Most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback season
- Most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback game
- Most games with 100 rushing yards career
- Highest passing efficiency rating career
- Highest passing efficiency rating season min 15 attempts per game
- Highest passing efficiency rating game
- Highest percentage of passes completed game
- Highest percentage of passes completed career
- Highest percentage of passes completed season
- Most yards passing career
- Most yards passing season
- Most yards passing game
- Most yards passing per game season
- Most passes attempted career
- Most passes attempted season
- Most passes attempted game
- Most passes completed career
- Most passes completed season
- Most passes completed game
- Most passes completed per game career
- Most passes completed per game season
- Most touchdown passes career
- Most touchdown passes season
- Most touchdown passes game
- Most consecutive games throwing touchdown pass
- Most passes intercepted career
- Most passes intercepted season
- Most passes intercepted game
- Most pass attempts without an interception game
- Most consecutive pass attempts without an interception
- Lowest percentage of passes intercepted career
- Lowest percentage of passes intercepted season
- Most consecutive completions in a single game
- Most consecutive completions in one or more games
- Most receptions career
- Most receptions season
- Most receptions game
- Most consecutive games with a reception
- Most yards receiving career
- Most yards receiving season
- Most yards receiving by a tight end season
- Most yards receiving game
- Highest receiving yards per game career
- Highest receiving yards per game season
- Most games with 100 yards receiving career
- Most receiving touchdowns career
- Most receiving touchdowns season
- Most receiving touchdowns game
- Most touchdowns responsible for career
- Most touchdowns responsible for season
- Most touchdowns responsible for game
- Most points responsible for career
- Most points responsible for season
- Most points responsible for game
- Most points scored by kicker career
- Most points scored by kicker season
- Most points scored by kicker game
- Most points scored by non kicker career
- Most points scored by non kicker season
- Most points scored by non kicker game
- Most interceptions career
- Most interceptions season
- Most team interceptions game
- Most interceptions game
- Consecutive games with an interception
- Most interceptions returned for a touchdown career
- Most interceptions returned for a touchdown season
- Most interceptions returned for a touchdown game
- Most interception return yards career
- Most interception return yards season
- Most interception return yards game
- Tackles
- Most tackles career
- Highest tackles per game average career
- Most tackles season
- Highest tackles per game average season
- Most tackles game
- Most solo tackles career
- Highest solo tackles per game average career
- Most solo tackles season
- Highest solo tackles per game average season
- Most solo tackles game
- Most tackles for loss career
- Highest tackles for loss per game average career
- Most tackles for loss season
- Highest tackles for loss per game average season
- Most tackles for loss game
- Most sacks career
- Highest sacks per game average career
- Most sacks season
- Highest sacks per game average season
- Most sacks game
- Most punts career
- Most punts season
- Most punts game
- Highest punting average career
- Highest punting average season
- Highest punting average game
- Most punting yards career
- Most punting yards season
- Most punting yards game
- Longest punt
- Highest average gain per return career
- Highest average gain per return season
- Highest average gain per return game
- Most punts returned career
- Most punts returned game
- Most punts returned season
- Most yards on punt returns career
- Most yards on punt returns season
- Most yards on punt returns game
- Most touchdowns scored on punt returns career
- Most touchdowns scored on punt returns season
- Most touchdowns scored on punt returns game
- Most kickoff returns career
- Most kickoff returns season
- Most kickoff returns game
- Most yards on kickoff returns career
- Most yards on kickoff returns season
- Most yards on kickoff returns game
- Most touchdowns on kickoff returns career
- Most touchdowns on kickoff returns season
- Most touchdowns on kickoff returns game
- Most touchdowns scored on combined kick returns career
- Highest percentage of field goals made career
- Most field goals made career
- Most field goals made season
- Most field goals made game
- Most consecutive field goals made career
- Most consecutive field goals made season
- Longest field goal made
- References
Season yards per game
FBS: 474.6 – David Klingler, Houston, 1990, 11 games FCS: 527.2 – Steve McNair, Alcorn State, 1994, 11 games Div II: 436.7 – J. J. Harp, Eastern New Mexico, 2009, 10 games Div III: 465.1 – Justin Peery, Westminster (MO), 1998, 10 gamesCareer yards
FBS: 20,114 – Case Keenum, Houston, 2007–11, 19,217 passing, 897 rushing FCS: 16,823 – Steve McNair, Alcorn State, 1991–94, 14,496 passing, 2,327 rushing Div II: 16,432 – Bo Cordell, Tusculum, 2009–13, 16,265 passing, 167 rushing Div III: 14,231 – Jason Boltus, Hartwick, 2005–08, 13,276 passing, 955 rushingSeason yards
FBS: 5,976 – B. J. Symons, Texas Tech, 2003, 5,833 passing, 143 rushing FCS: 5,799 – Steve McNair, Alcorn State, 1994, 4,863 passing, 936 rushing Div II: 5,363 – Chad Friehauf, Colorado Mines, 2004, 4,646 passing, 717 rushing Div III: 4,663 – Brett Elliott, Linfield, 2004, 4,595 passing, 68 rushingSingle game yards
FBS: 819 – Patrick Mahomes, Texas Tech vs. Oklahoma, Oct. 22, 2016, 734 passing, 85 rushing FCS: 791 – Taylor Heinicke, Old Dominion vs. New Hampshire, Sep. 22, 2012, 730 passing, 61 rushing Div II: 681 – J. J. Harp, Eastern New Mexico vs. Southeastern Oklahoma, Sep. 12, 2009, 695 passing, −14 rushing Div III: 719 – Sam Durley, Eureka vs. Knox, Sep. 1, 2012, 736 passing, −17 rushingMost games gaining 400 yards or more, season
FBS: 11 – B. J. Symons, Texas Tech, 2003 FCS: 9 – Steve McNair, Alcorn State, 1994 Div II: Div III:Most games gaining 400 yards or more, career
FBS: 21 – Case Keenum, Houston, 2007–11; Graham Harrell, Texas Tech, 2006–08 FCS: 15 – Steve McNair, Alcorn State, 1991–94 Div II: Div III:Most rushes, career
FBS: 1,215 – Michael Churchill, Colorado State, 1983–86, 4,813 yards FCS: 1,240 – Jordan Scott, Colgate, 2005–08, 5,621 yards Div II: 1,271 – Xavier Omon, Northwest Missouri State, 2004–07, 7,073 yards DIV III: 1,190 – Steve Tardif, Maine Maritime, 1996–99, 6,093 yardsMost rushes, season
FBS: 450 – Kevin Smith, UCF, 2007, 2,567 yards FCS: 450 – Jamaal Branch, Colgate, 2003, 2,326 yards Div II: 385 – Joe Gough, Wayne State (MI), 1994, 1,593 yards Div III: 463 – Dante Washington, Carthage, 2004, 1990 yardsMost rushes, game
FBS: 34 – Samaje Perine, Oklahoma vs. Kansas, Nov. 22, 2014, 427 yards FCS: 56 – Arnold Mickens, Butler vs. Valparaiso, Oct. 8, 1994, 295 yards Div II: 62 – Rahmann Lee, Glenville vs. WVWC, Sep. 10, 2015, 412 yards Div III: 59 – John Ortiz, King's (PA) vs. Albright, Sep. 24, 2005, 267 yardsMost consecutive rushes without losing a fumble, career
FBS: 862 – Travis Prentice, Miami (OH), 1997–99 FCS: Div II: Div III:Most consecutive rushes without losing a fumble, season
FBS: 365 – Travis Prentice, Miami (OH), 1998 FCS: 900 - Div II: Div III:Highest average rushing yards per game, career (minimum 2,500 yards)
FBS: 174.6 – Ed Marinaro, Cornell, 1969–71, 4,715 yards in 27 games FCS: 190.7 – Arnold Mickens, Butler, 1994–95, 3,813 in 20 Div II: 183.4 – Anthony Gray, Western New Mexico, 1997–98, 3,484 in 19 Div III: 187.1 – Tony Sutton, Wooster, 2002–04, 5,613 in 30Highest average rushing yards per game, season
FBS: 238.9 – Barry Sanders, Oklahoma State, 1988, 2,628 yards in 11 games FCS: 225.5 – Arnold Mickens, Butler, 1994, 2,255 in 10 Div II: 222.0 – Anthony Gray, Western New Mexico, 1997, 2,220 in 10 Div III: 238.5 – Dante Brown, Marietta, 1996, 2,385 in 10Most yards rushing, career
FBS: 6,405 – Donnel Pumphrey, San Diego State, 2013–16, 1059 rushes FCS: 6,559 – Adrian Peterson, Georgia Southern, 1998–2001, 996 rushes Div II: 7,962 – Danny Woodhead, Chadron State, 2004–07, 1,156 rushes Div III: 8,074 – Nate Kmic, Mount Union, 2005–08, 1,189 rushesMost yards rushing, season
FBS: 2,628 – Barry Sanders, Oklahoma State, 1988, 344 rushes, 11 games FCS: 2,519 – Terrance West, Towson, 2013, 413 rushes, 16 games Div II: 2,756 – Danny Woodhead, Chadron State, 2006, 344 rushes Div III: 2,790 – Nate Kmic, Mount Union, 2008, 377 rushesMost yards rushing, game
FBS: 427 – Samaje Perine, University of Oklahoma vs. Kansas, Nov. 22, 2014, 34 carries FCS: 437 – Maurice Hicks, North Carolina A&T vs. Morgan State, Oct. 6, 2001, 34 rushes Div II: 418 – Jarom Freeman, Southern Connecticut State vs. Bryant, Nov. 2, 2007, 34 rushes Div III: 465 – Cartel Brooks, Heidelberg vs. Baldwin Wallace, Nov. 16, 2013, 38 rushesMost rushing yards by a quarterback, career
FBS: 4,559 – Keenan Reynolds, Navy, 2012–15, 977 rushes FCS: 4,852 – Matt Cannon, Southern Utah, 1997–2000, 674 rushes Div II: 5,953 – Jason Vander Laan, Ferris State, 2012–15, 1010 rushes Div III: 4,152 – Chris Sharpe, Springfield, 2004–07, 633 rushesMost rushing yards by a quarterback, season
FBS: 1,881 – Jordan Lynch, Northern Illinois, 2013, 274 rushes FCS: 1,844 – Jayson Foster, Georgia Southern, 2007, 261 rushes Div II: 1,607 – Jason Vander Laan, Ferris State, 2013, 265 rushes Div III: 1,941 – Chris Sharpe, Springfield, 2006, 261 rushesMost rushing yards by a quarterback, game
FBS: 321 – Jordan Lynch, Northern Illinois vs. Western Michigan, Nov. 26, 2013, 27 rushes FCS: 316 – Jerick McKinnon, Georgia Southern vs. Central Arkansas, Dec. 1, 2012, 34 rushes Div II: 323 – Shawn Graves, Wofford vs. Lenoir–Rhyne, Sep. 15, 1990, 23 rushes Div III: 342 – Matt Roe, Augustana (IL) vs. Wheaton (IL), Nov. 13, 2004, 44 rushesMost rushing touchdowns, career
FBS: 88 – Keenan Reynolds, Navy, 2012–15 FCS: 84 – Adrian Peterson, Georgia Southern, 1998–2001 Div II: 107 – Germaine Race, Pittsburg State, 2003–06 Div III: 125 – Nate Kmic, Mount Union, 2005–08Most rushing touchdowns, season
FBS: 37 – Barry Sanders, Oklahoma State Cowboys, 1988, 11 games FCS: 41 – Terrance West, Towson University 2013, 16 games Div III: 44 - Nate Kmic, Mount Union Purple Raiders, 2008, 15 gamesMost rushing touchdowns by a quarterback, career
FBS: 88 – Keenan Reynolds, Navy, 2012–15 FCS: 69 – Matt Cannon, Southern Utah, 1997-2000 Div II: 81 – Jason Vander Laan, Ferris State, 2012–15 Div III: 70 – Chris Sharpe, Springfield, 2004–06Most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback, season
FBS: 31 – Keenan Reynolds, Navy, 2013 FCS: 27 – Chaz Williams, Georgia Southern, 2002 Div II: 24 – Shawn Graves, Wofford, 1989; Jason Vander Laan, Ferris State, 2015 Div III: 35 – Chris Sharpe, Springfield, 2006, 12 gamesMost rushing touchdowns by a quarterback, game
FBS: 7 – Keenan Reynolds, Navy vs. San Jose State, Nov 22, 2013 FCS: Div II: Div III: 7 – Chris Sharpe, Springfield, vs. St. John FisherMost games with 100+ rushing yards, career
FBS: 34 – DeAngelo Williams, Memphis, 2002–05 FCS: 40 – Adrian Peterson, Georgia Southern, 1998–2001Highest passing efficiency rating, career
FBS: 175.6 – Sam Bradford, Oklahoma, 2007–09 (min. 325 completions) FCS: 176.7 – Josh Johnson, San Diego, 2004–07 (min. 300 completions) Div II: 190.8 – Dusty Bonner, Valdosta State, 2000–01 (min. 375 completions) Div III: 197.4 – Greg Micheli, Mount Union, 2005–08 (min. 325 completions)Highest passing efficiency rating, season (min. 15 attempts per game)
FBS: 196.4 – Baker Mayfield, Oklahoma, 2016 FCS: 204.6 – Shawn Knight, William & Mary, 1993 Div II: 210.1 – Boyd Crawford, Albertson, 1953 Div III: 225.0 – Mike Simpson, Eureka, 1994Highest passing efficiency rating, game
FBS: 403.4 – Tim Clifford, Indiana vs Colorado, 1980 (min. 12 attempts); 317.4 – Bruce Gradkowski, Toledo vs Buffalo, 2003 (min. 25 attempts);248.0 – Geno Smith, West Virginia vs Baylor, 2012 (min. 50 attempts) FCS: 302.2 – Vernon Adams, Eastern Washington vs Montana State, 2013 (min. 15 attempts) Div II: Div III:
Highest percentage of passes completed, game
FBS: 90.6% – Seth Doege, Texas Tech vs. New Mexico, Sep. 17, 2011 (min. 40 completions); 93.8% – Corey Robinson, Troy University Trojans vs. UAB, Aug. 31, 2013 (min. 30 completions); 96.0% – Greyson Lambert, Georgia Bulldogs vs. South Carolina, Sep. 18, 2015 (min. 20 completions) FCS: 88.9% – Richie Williams, Appalachian State vs. Furman, Oct. 9, 2004 (min. 30 completions); 96.2% – Ricky Santos, New Hampshire vs. Northeastern, Oct. 22, 2005 (min. 20 completions) Div II: 90.0% – Lance Parker, Ouachita Baptist vs. Southwest Baptist, Oct. 25, 2008 (min. 35 completions); 96.0% – Zack Eskridge, Midwestern State vs. Texas A&M–Kingsville, Oct. 17, 2009 (min. 20 completions) Div III: 83.3% – Scott Driggers, Colorado College vs. Nebraska Wesleyan, Sep. 10, 1983 (min. 35 completions); 91.3% – Mitch Tanney, Monmouth (IL) vs. Knox, Nov. 5, 2005; Chris Esterley, St. Thomas (MN) vs. St. Olaf, Sep. 23, 1995 (min. 20 completions)Highest percentage of passes completed, career
FBS: 70.4% – Colt Brennan, Hawaiʻi, 2005–07 (minimum 875 attempts) FCS: 69.6% – Eric Sanders, Northern Iowa, 2004–07 (minimum 750 attempts) Div II: 72.7% – Dusty Bonner, Valdosta State, 2000–01 (minimum 500 attempts) Div III: 74.1% – Greg Micheli, Mount Union, 2005–08 (minimum 750 attempts)Highest percentage of passes completed, season
FBS: 76.7% – Colt McCoy, Texas, 2008 (minimum 150 attempts) FCS: 75.2% – Eric Sanders, Northern Iowa, 2007 (minimum 200 attempts) Div II: 76.9% – Troy Weatherhead, Hillsdale, 2010 (minimum 250 attempts) Div III: 75.0% – Greg Micheli, Mount Union, 2008 (minimum 250 attempts)Most yards passing, career
FBS: 19,217 – Case Keenum, Houston, 2007–11 FCS: 14,496 – Steve McNair, Alcorn State, 1991–94 Div II: 16,265 – Bo Cordell, Tusculum, 2009–13 Div III: 14,249 – Alex Tanney, Monmouth (IL), 2007–11Most yards passing, season
FBS: 5,833 – B. J. Symons, Texas Tech, 2003 FCS: 5,076 – Taylor Heinicke, Old Dominion, 2012 Div II: 5,207 – Eric Czerniewski, Central Missouri, 2010 Div III: 4,595 – Brett Elliott, Linfield, 2004Most yards passing, game
FBS: 734 – Connor Halliday, Washington State vs Cal, Oct. 4, 2014; Patrick Mahomes, Texas Tech vs Oklahoma, Oct. 22, 2016 FCS: 730 – Taylor Heinicke, Old Dominion vs. New Hampshire, Sep. 22, 2012 Div II: 695 – J. J. Harp, Eastern New Mexico vs. Southeastern Oklahoma, Sep. 12, 2009 Div III: 736 – Sam Durley, Eureka College vs. Knox College, Sep. 1, 2012Most yards passing per game, season
FBS: 467.3 – David Klingler, Houston, 1990 FCS: 455.7 – Willie Totten, Mississippi Valley, 1984 Div II: 437.3 – J. J. Harp, Eastern New Mexico, 2009 Div III: 450.1 – Justin Peery, Westminster (MO), 1998Most passes attempted, career
FBS: 2,436 – Timmy Chang, Hawaii, 2000–04 FCS: 1,893 – Jeremy Moses, Stephen F. Austin, 2007–10 Div II: 2,187 – Bo Cordell, Tusculum, 2009–13 Div III: 1,982 – Josh Vogelbach, Guilford, 2005–08Most passes attempted, season
FBS: 719 – B. J. Symons, Texas Tech, 2003 FCS: 598 – Jeremy Moses, Stephen F. Austin, 2008 Div II: 670 – Eric Czerniewski, Central Missouri, 2010 Div III: 575 – Brett Dietz, Hanover, 2003Most passes attempted, game
FBS: 89 – Connor Halliday, Washington State vs. Oregon, October 19, 2013 FCS: 85 – Jeremy Moses, Stephen F. Austin vs. Sam Houston State, Nov. 1, 2008 Div II: 94 – J. J. Harp, Eastern New Mexico vs. Southeastern Oklahoma, Sep. 12, 2009 Div III: 84 – Evan Jones, Carthage vs. North Central (IL), Oct. 17, 2009; Mackenzie McGrady, Alma vs. Wisconsin–River Falls, Sep. 26, 2009; McCallum Foote, Middlebury vs. Amherst, Oct. 5, 2013Most passes completed, career
FBS: 1,546 – Case Keenum, Houston, 2007–11 FCS: 1,184 – Jeremy Moses, Stephen F. Austin, 2007–10 Div II: 1,397 – Bo Cordell, Tusculum, 2009–13 Div III: 1,189 – Josh Vogelbach, Guilford, 2005–08Most passes completed, season
FBS: 512 – Graham Harrell, Texas Tech, 2007 FCS: 385 – Jeremy Moses, Stephen F. Austin, 2009; Brett Gordon, Villanova, 2002 Div II: 447 – Eric Czerniewski, Central Missouri, 2010 Div III: 360 – Brett Dietz, Hanover, 2003Most passes completed, game
FBS: 58 – Andy Schmitt, Eastern Michigan vs. Central Michigan, Nov. 28, 2008; Connor Halliday, Washington State vs. Oregon, Oct. 19, 2013 FCS: 57 – Jeremy Moses, Stephen F. Austin vs. Sam Houston State, Nov. 1, 2008 Div II: 64 – J. J. Harp, Eastern New Mexico vs. Southeastern Oklahoma, Sep. 12, 2009 Div III: 58 – Bryan Peterson, Whitworth vs. La Verne, Sep. 20, 2014Most passes completed per game, career
FBS: 31.2 – Graham Harrell, Texas Tech, 2005–08 FCS: 26.9 – Jeremy Moses, Stephen F. Austin, 2007–10 Div II: 30.4 – Bo Cordell, Tusculum, 2009–13 Div III: 29.7 – Josh Vogelbach, Guilford, 2005–08Most passes completed per game, season
FBS: 39.4 – Graham Harrell, Texas Tech, 2007 FCS: 32.4 – Willie Totten, Mississippi Valley, 1984 Div II: 40.4 – J. J. Harp, Eastern New Mexico, 2009 Div III: 34.0 – Bryan Peterson, Whitworth University (WA), 2014Most touchdown passes, career
FBS: 155 – Case Keenum, Houston, 2007–11 FCS: 140 – Bruce Eugene, Grambling State, 2001–05 Div II: 148 – Jimmy Terwilliger, East Stroudsburg, 2003–06 Div III: 157 – Alex Tanney, Monmouth (IL), 2007–11Most touchdown passes, season
FBS: 58 – Colt Brennan, Hawaii, 2006 FCS: 57 – Jeremiah Briscoe, Sam Houston State Bearkat football 2016 Div II: 54 – Dusty Bonner, Valdosta State, 2000Zach Zulli, Shippensburg, 2012 Div III: 61 – Brett Elliott, Linfield, 2004Most touchdown passes, game
FBS: 11 – David Klingler, Houston vs. Eastern Washington, Nov. 17, 1990 FCS: 9 – Drew Hubel, Portland State vs. Weber State, Oct. 27, 2007; Willie Totten, Mississippi Valley vs. Kentucky State, Sep. 1, 1984 Div II: 10 – Bruce Swanson, North Park vs. North Central (IL), Oct. 12, 1968 Div III: 9 – Joe Zarlinga, Ohio Northern vs. Capital, Nov. 14, 1998Most consecutive games throwing touchdown pass
FBS: 46 - Rakeem Cato, Marshall, 2011–14 FCS: 42 – Dominic Randolph, Holy Cross, 2006–09 Div II: 46 – Mike Reilly, Central Washington, 2005–08 Div III: 40 – Bill Borchert, Mount Union, 1994–97Most passes intercepted, career
FBS: 80 – Timmy Chang, Hawaii, 2000–04 FCS: 75 – Willie Totten, Mississippi Valley, 1982–85 Div II: 88 – Bob McLaughlin, Lock Haven, 1992–95 Div III: 117 – Steve Hendry, Wisconsin–Superior, 1980–83Most passes intercepted, season
FBS: 34 – John Eckman, Wichita State, 1966 FCS: 29 – Willie Totten, Mississippi Valley, 1985 Div II: 32 – Joe Stetser, Cal State Chico, 1967 Div III: 43 – Steve Hendry, Wisconsin–Superior, 1982Most passes intercepted, game
FBS: 9 – John Reaves, Florida vs. Auburn, Nov. 1, 1969 FCS: 7 – Dan Crowley, Towson vs. Maine, Nov. 16, 1991; Carlton Jenkins, Mississippi Valley vs. Prairie View, Oct. 31, 1987; Charles Hebert, Southeastern Louisiana vs. Northwestern State, Nov. 12, 1983; Mick Spoon, Idaho State vs. Montana, Oct. 21, 1978 Div II: 9 – Pat Brennan, Franklin vs. Saginaw Valley, Sep. 24, 1983; Henry Schafer, Johns Hopkins vs. Haverford, Oct. 16, 1965 Div III: 8 – Jason Clark, Ohio Northern vs. John Carroll, Nov. 9, 1991; Jim Higgins, Brockport vs. Buffalo State, Sep. 29, 1990; Dennis Bogacz, Wisconsin–Oshkosh vs. Wisconsin–Stevens Point, Oct. 29, 1988; Kevin Karwath, Canisius vs. Liberty, Nov. 19, 1979Most pass attempts without an interception, game
FBS: 77 – David Piland, Houston vs. Louisiana Tech, Sep. 8, 2012 FCS: 79 – Taylor Heinicke, Old Dominion vs. New Hampshire, Sep. 22, 2012 Div II: 74 – Michael Pierce, St. Anselm vs. Stonehill, Oct. 24, 2009 Div III: 82 – Bryan Peterson, Whitworth (WA) vs. LaVerne, Sep. 20, 2014Most consecutive pass attempts without an interception
FBS: 444 – Colby Cameron, Louisiana Tech, 2011–12 FCS: 342 – Jimmy Blanchard, Portland State, 1999 Div II: 280 – Jesse Showerda, New Haven, 1996 Div III: 305 – Brad Boyle, Coe, 2009Lowest percentage of passes intercepted, career
FBS: 1.20% – Marcus Mariota, Oregon, 2012–14 (min. 600 attempts) FCS: 1.41% – Josh Johnson, San Diego, 2004–07 (min. 750 attempts) Div II: 1.60% – Billy Cundiff, Ashland, 2006–09 (min. 1,000 attempts) Div III: 1.15% – Greg Micheli, Mount Union, 2005–08 (min. 750 attempts); 1.47% – Bobby Swallow, Washington & Jefferson, 2005–08 (min. 1,000 attempts)Lowest percentage of passes intercepted, season
FBS: 0.0% – Matt Blundin, Virginia, 1991 (150–349 attempts); 0.70% – Kellen Moore, Boise State, 2009 (min. 350 attempts) FCS: 0.33% – Taylor Heinicke, Old Dominion, 2011 (175–324 attempts); 0.78% – Pat Devlin, Delaware, 2010 (min. 325 attempts) Div II: 0.32% – Billy Cundiff, Ashland, 2009 (min. 300 attempts) Div III: 0.29% – Brad Boyle, Coe, 2009 (min. 150 attempts)Most consecutive completions in a single game
FBS: 26 – Dominique Davis, East Carolina vs. Navy, Oct. 22, 2011 FCS: 29 – Quinn Epperly, Princeton vs. Cornell, Nov. 2, 2013 Div II: 20 – Scott Buisson, Arkansas–Monticello vs. Henderson State, Sep. 22, 2008; Todd Cunningham, Presbyterian vs. Wingate, Oct. 20, 1999; Chris Hatcher, Valdosta State vs. New Haven, Oct. 8, 1994; Rod Bockwoldt, Weber State vs. South Dakota State, Nov. 6, 1976 Div III: 21 – Chris Edwards, Washington & Jefferson vs. Allegheny, Sep. 17, 2005Most consecutive completions in one or more games
FBS: 36 – Dominique Davis, East Carolina, last 10 attempts vs. Memphis, Oct. 15, 2011 and first 26 vs. Navy, Oct. 22, 2011 FCS: Same as record for most consecutive completions in one game, above Div II: 23 – Mike Ganey, Allegheny, last 16 attempts vs. Carnegie Mellon, Oct. 9, 1967 and first seven attempts vs. Oberlin, Oct. 16, 1967 Div III: 29 – Chris Edwards, Washington & Jefferson. last eight attempts vs. Hanover, Sep. 10, 2005 and first 21 attempts vs. Allegheny, Sep. 17, 2005Most receptions, career
FBS: 399 – Zay Jones, East Carolina, 2013–16 FCS: 428 – Cooper Kupp, Eastern Washington, 2011–16 Div II: 386 – Justin Bernard, Saint Anselm College 2010–14 Div III: 450 – Michael Zweifel, Dubuque (IA), 2007–11Most receptions, season
FBS: 158 – Zay Jones, East Carolina, 2013–16 FCS: 136 – Erik Lora, Eastern Illinois, 2012 Div II: 143 – Nick Smart, Southwest Baptist, 2007 Div III: 140 – Michael Zweifel, Dubuque (IA), 2011Most receptions, game
FBS: 23 – Tyler Jones, Eastern Michigan vs. Central Michigan, Nov. 28, 2008; Randy Gatewood, UNLV vs. Idaho, Sep. 17, 1994 FCS: 24 – Chas Gessner, Brown vs. Rhode Island, Oct. 5, 2002; Jerry Rice, Mississippi Valley vs. Southern, Oct. 1, 1983 Div II: 23 – Mitchell Shegos, Notre Dame College vs. Glenville State, Oct. 25, 2014 ; Chris George, Glenville State vs. West Virginia Wesleyan, Oct. 15, 1994; Barry Wagner, Alabama A&M vs. Clark Atlanta, Nov. 4, 1989 Div III: 25 – Daniel Passafiume, Hanover vs. Franklin College, Nov. 15, 2009Most consecutive games with a reception
FBS: 54 – Bryan Anderson, Central Michigan, 2006–09 FCS: 52 – Cooper Kupp, Eastern Washington, 2013–2016 Div II: 50 – Mike Washington, West Chester, 2005–08 Div III: 47 – Blake Elliott, St. John's (MN), 2000–03Most yards receiving, career
FBS: 5,278 – Corey Davis, Western Michigan, 2017 FCS: 6,464 – Cooper Kupp, Eastern Washington, 2013–16 Div II: 4,983 – Clarence Coleman, Ferris State, 1998–2001 Div III: 6,108 – Scott Pingel, Westminster (MO), 1996–99Most yards receiving, season
FBS: 2,060 – Trevor Insley, Nevada, 1999 FCS: 1,850 – Brandon Kaufman, Eastern Washington, 2012 Div II: 1,876 – Chris George, Glenville State, 1993 Div III: 2,157 – Scott Pingel, Westminster (MO), 1998Most yards receiving by a tight end, season
FBS: 1,352 – Jace Amaro, Texas Tech, 2013 FCS: Div II: Div III: 986 – David Rodriguez, Northwestern (MN), 2014Most yards receiving, game
FBS: 405 – Troy Edwards, Louisiana Tech vs. Nebraska, Aug. 29, 1998 FCS: 376 – Kassim Osgood, Cal Poly vs. Northern Iowa, Nov. 4, 2000 Div II: 425 – Trey McVay, Northeastern State vs. Harding, Oct. 15, 2011 Div III: 418 – Lewis Howes, Principia vs. Martin Luther, Oct. 12, 2002Highest receiving yards per game, career
FBS: 140.9 – Alex Van Dyke, Nevada, 1994–95 FCS: 124.3 – Cooper Kupp, Eastern Washington, 2013-16 Div II: 160.8 – Chris George, Glenville State, 1993–94 Div III: 156.6 – Scott Pingel, Westminster (MO), 1996–99Highest receiving yards per game, season
FBS: 187.3 – Trevor Insley, Nevada, 1999 FCS: 168.2 – Jerry Rice, Mississippi Valley, 1984 Div II: 187.6 – Chris George, Glenville State, 1993 Div III: 215.7 – Scott Pingel, Westminster (MO), 1998Most games with 100 yards receiving, career
FBS: 26 - Jazeel McNee, Coral Springs Charter, 2010-17 FCS: 29 – Cooper Kupp, Eastern Washington, 2013-Present Div II: 30 - Patrick Ondis Briley, Langston, 82-85 Div III:Most receiving touchdowns, career
FBS: 60 – Jarett Dillard, Rice, 2005–08 FCS: 73 – Cooper Kupp, Eastern Washington University, 2013–present Div II: 78 – Dallas Mall, Bentley, 2001–04 Div III: 75 – Scott Pingel, Westminster (MO), 1996–99Most receiving touchdowns, season
FBS: 27 – Troy Edwards, Louisiana Tech, 1998 FCS: 27 – Jerry Rice, Mississippi Valley, 1984 Div II: 35 – David Kircus, Grand Valley State, 2002 Div III: 26 – Jack Phelan, Hartwick, 2008; Scott Pingel, Westminster (MO), 1998Most receiving touchdowns, game
FBS: 7 – Rashaun Woods, Oklahoma State vs. SMU, Sep. 20, 2003 FCS: 6 – Cos DeMatteo, Chattanooga vs. Mississippi Valley, Sep. 16, 2000 Div II: 8 – Paul Zaeske, North Park vs. North Central (IL), Oct. 12, 1968 Div III: 10 – Matt Perceval, Wesleyan (CT) vs. Middlebury, Sep. 26, 1998Most touchdowns responsible for, career
FBS: 178 – Case Keenum, Houston, 2007–11 FCS: 159 – Bruce Eugene, Grambling, 2001–05 Div II: 161 – Jimmy Terwilliger, East , 2003–06 Div III: 166 – Justin Peery, Westminster (MO), 1996–99Most touchdowns responsible for, season
FBS: 63 – Colt Brennan, Hawaii, 2006 FCS: 61 – Willie Totten, Mississippi Valley, 1984 Div II: 55 – Dusty Bonner, Valdosta State, 2000 Div III: 61 – Brett Elliott, Linfield, 2004Most touchdowns responsible for, game
FBS: 11 – David Klingler, Houston vs. Eastern Washington, Nov. 17, 1990 FCS: 9 – Willie Totten, Mississippi Valley vs. Kentucky State, Sep. 1, 1984 and vs. Prairie View, Oct. 27, 1984; Drew Hubel, Portland State vs. Weber State, Oct. 27, 2007; Neil Lomax, Portland State vs. Delaware State, Nov. 8, 1980 Div II: 10 – Bruce Swanson, North Park vs. North Central (IL), Oct. 12, 1968 Div III:Most points responsible for, career
FBS: 1,078 – Case Keenum, Houston, 2007–11 FCS: 960 – Bruce Eugene, Grambling, 2001–05 Div II: 966 – Jimmy Terwilliger, East Stroudsburg, 2003–06 Div III:Most points responsible for, season
FBS: 384 – Colt Brennan, Hawaii, 2006 FCS: 368 – Willie Totten, Mississippi Valley, 1984 Div II: 330 – Dusty Bonner, Valdosta State, 2000 Div III:Most points responsible for, game
FBS: 66 – David Klingler, Houston vs. Eastern Washington, Nov. 17, 1990 FCS: 56 – Willie Totten, Mississippi Valley vs. Kentucky State, Sep. 1, 1984 Div II: 60 – Bruce Swanson, North Park vs. North Central (IL), Oct. 12, 1968 Div III:Most points scored by kicker, career
FBS: 494 – Zane Gonzalez, Arizona State, 2013–16 (492 kicking, 2 via two-point conversion) FCS: 407 – Dan Carpenter, Montana, 2004–07 Div II: 420 – Jeff Glas, North Dakota, 2002–05 Div III: 383 – Mike Zimmerman, Mount Union, 2005–07Most points scored by kicker, season
FBS: 157 – Roberto Aguayo, Florida State, 2013 FCS: 127 – Julian Rauch, Appalachian State, 2007; Jon Striefsky, Delaware, 2007 Div II: 138 – Jeff Glas, North Dakota, 2005 Div III: 183 - Edward Ruhnke, Mount Union, 2014Most points scored by kicker, game
FBS: 24 – Mike Prindle, Western Michigan vs. Marshall, Sep. 29, 1984 FCS: 24 – Goran Lingmerth, Northern Arizona vs. Idaho, Oct. 25, 1986 Div II: 20 – Clarence Joseph, Central State (OH) vs. Kentucky State, Oct. 16, 1982 Div III: 20 – Jim Hever, Rhodes vs. Millsaps, Sep. 22, 1984Most points scored by non-kicker, career
FBS: 530 – Keenan Reynolds, Navy, 2012–15 FCS: 544 – Brian Westbrook, Villanova, 1997–98, 2000–01 Div II: 656 – Germaine Race, Pittsburg State, 2003–06 Div III: 780 – Nate Kmic, Mount Union, 2005–08Most points scored by non-kicker, season
FBS: 236 – Montee Ball, Wisconsin, 2011 FCS: 234 – Omar Cuff, Delaware, 2007 Div II: 228 – Xavier Omon, Northwest Missouri State, 2007; Danny Woodhead, Chadron State, 2006 Div III: 264 – Nate Kmic, Mount Union, 2008Most points scored by non-kicker, game
FBS: 48 – Kalen Ballage, Arizona State vs. Texas Tech, Sep. 10, 2016; Howard Griffith, Illinois vs. Southern Illinois, Sep. 22, 1990 FCS: 42 – Omar Cuff, Delaware vs. William & Mary, Aug. 30, 2007; Jessie Burton, McNeese State vs. Southern Utah, Sep. 19, 1998; Archie Amerson, Northern Arizona vs. Weber State, Oct. 5, 1996 Div II: 48 – Paul Zaeske, North Park vs. North Central (IL), Oct. 12, 1968; Junior Wolf, Oklahoma Panhandle vs. St. Mary (KS), Nov. 8, 1958 Div III: 48 – Carey Bender, Coe vs. Beloit, Nov. 12, 1994Most interceptions, career
FBS: 29 – Al Brosky, Illinois, 1950–52 FCS: 31 – Rashean Mathis, Bethune–Cookman, 1999–2003 Div II: 37 – Tom Collins, Indianapolis, 1982–85 Div III: 32 – Zach Autenrieb, Thomas More College (KY) 2009–12Most interceptions, season
FBS: 14 – Al Worley, Washington, 1968; Gerod Holliman, Louisville, 2014 FCS: 14 – Rasean Mathis, Bethune–Cookman, 2002 Div II: 14 – Seven times. Most recent: Dan Peters, Shepherd, 2006 Div III: 15 – Ben Matthews, Bethel (MN), 2000; Mark Dorner, Juniata, 1987Most team interceptions, game
FBS: 10* – Oklahoma St. vs. Detroit, Nov. 28, 1942; UCLA vs. California, Oct. 21, 1978 Div II: 11 – St. Cloud State College vs Bemidji, 1970. 5 by Bill Trewick, 3 by Mark Swedlund and 3 by Ted Lockett. Oct. 31. 1970.*The NCAA lists two different records for team interceptions in a game. The listed record is for "Most passes intercepted by against a major-college opponent". The unrestricted "Most passes intercepted by" is held by Brown, with 11, in a game versus Rhode Island, Oct. 8, 1949.
Most interceptions, game
FBS: 5*† – Lee Cook, Oklahoma St. vs. Detroit, Nov. 28, 1942; Walt Pastuszak, Brown vs. Rhode Island, Oct. 8, 1949; Byron Beaver, Houston vs. Baylor, Sep. 22, 1962; Dan Rebsch, Miami (OH) vs. Western Mich., Nov. 4, 1972 FCS: 5 – Mark Cordes, Eastern Washington vs. Boise State, Sep. 6, 1986; Michael Richardson, Northwestern State vs. Southeastern Louisiana, Nov. 12, 1983; Karl Johnson, Jackson State vs. Grambling, Oct. 23, 1982 Div II: 5 – Five times. Most recent: Gary Evans, Truman vs. Missouri S&T, Oct. 18, 1975. Five times by Bill Trewick of St. Cloud State College on Oct 31, 1970 vs Bemidji. Div III: 5 – 11 times. Most recent: James Patrick, Stillman vs. Edward Waters, Nov. 2, 2002*The NCAA record book includes a special note about 6 interceptions by Dick Miller (Akron) versus Baldwin-Wallace on Oct. 23, 1937 before the collection of division records.
†Tulane University lists 5 interceptions by Mitchell Price in a game versus Tennessee–Chattanooga September 3, 1988 which is not recognized as an official statistic by the NCAA.
Consecutive games with an interception
FBS: 15 – Al Brosky, Illinois, Nov. 11, 1950 to Oct. 18, 1952 FCS: 8 – Jamar Williams, Morgan State University, 1998–2001 Div II: 8 – Darin Nix, Missouri S&T, 1993–94 Div III: 9 – Brent Sands, Cornell College, 1992Most interceptions returned for a touchdown, career
FBS: 5 – Darrent Williams, Oklahoma State, 2001–04; Deltha O'Neal, California, 1996–99; Ken Thomas, San Jose State, 1979–82; Jackie Walker, Tennessee, 1969–71 FCS: 6 – William Hampton, Murray State, 1993–96, Marcus Williams, North Dakota State 2010–13 Div II: Div III:Most interceptions returned for a touchdown, season
FBS: 4 – Deltha O'Neal, California, 1999 FCS: 4 – William Hampton, Murray State, 1995; Joseph Vaughn, Cal State Northridge, 1994; Robert Turner, Jackson State, 1990 Div II: 4 – Stevie Harden, Valdosta State, 2010; Quintez Smith, Shaw, 2009; Clay Blalack, UT Martin, 1976 Div III: 4 – Phil Terio, Salve Regina, 2012Most interceptions returned for a touchdown, game
FBS: 3 – Johnnie Jackson, Houston vs. Texas, Nov. 7, 1987 FCS: 2 – 23 times. Most recent: Taylor Reynolds, James Madison University vs. University of Richmond, Nov. 15, 2014 Div II: Div III: 3 – Many times.Most interception return yards, career
FBS: 501 – Terrell Buckley, Florida State, 1989–91 FCS: 682 – Rashean Mathis, Bethune–Cookman, 1999–2002 Div II: 528 – Pierre Thomas, Missouri Western State, 2000–03 Div III: 443 – Mark Dorner, Juniata, 1984–87Most interception return yards, season
FBS: 302 – Charles Phillips, Southern California, 1974 FCS: 455 – Rashean Mathis, Bethune–Cookman, 2002 Div II: 362 – Pierre Thomas, Missouri Western State, 2003 Div III: 358 – Rod Pesek, Whittier, 1987Most interception return yards, game
FBS: 182 – Ashley Lee, Virginia Tech vs. Vanderbilt, Nov. 12, 1983 FCS: 216 – Keiron Bigby, Brown vs. Yale, Sep. 29, 1984 Div II: 194 – Quintez Smith, Shaw vs. Elizabeth City State, Aug. 29, 2009 Div III: 164 – Rick Conner, McDaniel vs. Dickinson, Oct. 15, 1983Tackles
Since the 2000 season
Most tackles, career
FBS: 545 – Tim McGarigle, Northwestern, 2002–05 FCS: 550 – Boomer Grigsby, Illinois State, 2001–04 Div II: 551 – Connor Harris, Lindenwood (MO), 2012–16 Div III: 545 – Kyle McGivney, Luther, 2008-11Highest tackles per game average, career
NAIA: 17.6 Takari Johnson, Concordia -Ann Arbor (12-14) FCS: 14.90 Ian Dominelli, Youngstown St. 1999 FBS: 14.00 – Luke Kuechly, Boston College, 2009–11 FCS: 13.2 – Josh Cain, Chattanooga, 2000–02 Div II: 13.95 – Jason Ocean, Livingstone, 2000–03 Div III: 13.41 – Tavarski Wallace, Adrian, 2003–06Most tackles, season
FBS: 193* – Lawrence Flugence, Texas Tech, 2002 FCS: 195 – Kevin Talley, Norfolk State, 2003 Div II: 169 – B. J. Russell, Mesa State, 2004 NAIA: 194 - Takari Johnson, Concordia MI, 2014 Div III: 198 – Kyle McGivney, Luther, 2010*Mike Singletary (Baylor) Recorded 232 tackles in 1978 but the NCAA did not begin collecting defensive statistics until 2000
Highest tackles per game average, season
FBS: 15.92* – Luke Kuechly, Boston College, 2011 FCS: 16.3 – Boomer Grigsby, Illinois State, 2002; Kevin Talley, Norfolk State, 2003 Div II: 15.9 – Allen Minus, Lincoln (MO), 2004 NAIA: 17.6 - Takari Johnson, Concordia MI, 2014 Div III: 19.8 – Kyle McGivney, Luther, 2010*Joe Norman (Indiana) recorded 199 tackles in 11 games in 1978 for an 18.09 average, but the NCAA did not begin collecting defensive statistics until 2000.
Most tackles, game
FBS: 26* – Bryce Hudman, SMU vs. Arkansas State, Sep. 15, 2007; Doug Szymul, Northwestern vs. Navy, Sep. 21, 2002; Brian Leigeb, Central Michigan vs. Northern Illinois, Nov. 17, 2000 FCS: 30 – Josh Cain, Chattanooga vs. Citadel, Nov. 3, 2001 Div II: 30** – Shaun Maloney, Minnesota–Morris vs. Minnesota State Moorhead, Oct. 27, 2001 NAIA: 27 - Takari Johnson, Concordia MI, 2014 vs Anderson University, Sept. 13, 2014 Div III: 30 – Bryan Meuse, Nichols vs. Endicott, Oct. 29, 2005Most solo tackles, career
FBS: 360 – Rod Davis, Southern Miss., 2000–03 FCS: 325 – Boomer Grigsby, Illinois State, 2001–04 Div II: 323 – Connor Harris,Lindenwood, 2012-2016 Div III: 302 – Kyle Follweiler, Wilkes, 2004–07Highest solo tackles per game average, career
FBS: 8.80 – E. J. Henderson, Maryland, 2000–02 FCS: 8.00 – Josh Cain, Chattanooga, 2000–02 Div II: 6.73 – Connor Harris, Lindenwood, 2012-2016 Div III: 7.35 – Casey McConnell, Kenyon, 2001–03Most solo tackles, season
FBS: 135* – E. J. Henderson, Maryland, 2002 FCS: 113 – Josh Cain, Chattanooga, 2002 Div II: 97 – Tyke Kozeal, University of Nebraska-Kearney, 2016 Div III: 106 – Robert Gunn, Earlham, 2000*Joe Norman (Indiana) recorded 141 solo tackles in 1978, but the NCAA did not begin collecting defensive statistics until 2000.
Highest solo tackles per game average, season
FBS: 10.20* – Rick Sherrod, West Virginia, 2001 FCS: 9.82 – Boomer Grigsby, Illinois State, 2002 Div II: 8.81 – Tyke Kozeal, University Of Nebraska-Kearney, 2016 Div III: 10.6 – Robert Gunn, Earlham, 2000*Joe Norman (Indiana) recorded 141 solo tackles in 11 games in 1978 for a 12.81 average, but the NCAA did not begin collecting defensive statistics until 2000.
Most solo tackles, game
FBS: 20 – Tyrell Johnson, Arkansas State vs. North Texas, Nov. 26, 2005 FCS: 21 – Dan Adams, Holy Cross, Oct. 22, 2005 Div II: 19 – Eric Portley, Fayetteville State vs. N.C. Central, Oct. 8, 2005 NAIA: 17 – Takari Johnson , Concordia MI vs St. Ambrose Sept 27, 2014 Div III: 21 – Tim Rotenberry, North Park vs. Millikin, Oct. 16, 2004Most tackles for loss, career
FBS: 75 – Khalil Mack, Buffalo, 2010–13, Jason Babin, Western Michigan, 2000–03 FCS: 80 – James Cowser, Southern Utah, 2012-15 Div II: 77 – Andre Bernardi, North Greenville, 2006–09 Div III: 106½ – Steven Wilson, King's (PA), 2000–02Highest tackles for loss per game average, career
FBS: 1.92 – Sammy Brown, Houston, 2010-11 FCS: 2.48 – Steve Baggs, Bethune-Cookman, 2002-03 Div II: 2.58 – Charlie Cook, C.W. Post, 2000-01 Div III: 3.33 – Steven Wilson, King’s (PA), 2000-02Most tackles for loss, season
FBS: 32 – Jason Babin, Western Michigan, 2003 FCS: 36 – Steve Baggs, Bethune–Cookman, 2003 Div II: 37 – Charlie Cook, C. W. Post, 2001 NAIA: 39.5 – Takari Johnson, Concordia, MI, 2014 Div III: 39 – Steven Wilson, King's (PA), 2002Highest tackles for loss per game average, season
FBS: 2.77 – Kenny Philpot, Eastern Michigan, 2001 FCS: 3.00 – Steve Baggs, Bethune–Cookman, 2003 Div II: 3.1 – Charlie Cook, C.W. Post, 2001 Div III: 3.9 – Steven Wilson, King’s (PA), 2001Most tackles for loss, game
FBS: 8 – Nate Irving, North Carolina State vs. Wake Forest, Nov. 13, 2010 FCS: 8 – Sherrod Coates, Western Kentucky vs. Indiana State, Oct. 26, 2002 Div II: 9 – Darryl Wilson, Concord vs. West Virginia State, Oct. 8, 2005; Ron Ellington, Catawba vs. Mars Hill, Oct. 1, 2005 Div III: 8½ – Kevin McNamara, St. John's (MN) vs. Monmouth (IL), Nov. 19, 2005Most sacks, career
FBS: 44* – Terrell Suggs, Arizona State, 2000–02 FCS: 43 – James Cowser, Southern Utah, 2012–15 Div II: 46 – Marc Schiechl, Colorado Mines, 2007–10 Div III: 53½ – Mike Czerwien, Waynesburg University, 2002–04*Derrick Thomas (Alabama) and Tedy Bruschi (Arizona) each recorded 52 sacks, but the NCAA did not start collecting official defensive statistics until 2000.
Highest sacks per game average, career
FBS: 1.61 – Dwight Freeney, Syracuse, 2000–01 FCS: 1.26 – Robert Mathis, Alabama A&M, 2000–02 Div II: 1.42 – Charlie Cook, C.W. Post, 2000–01 Div III: 1.53 – Steven Wilson, King's (PA), 2000–02Most sacks, season
FBS: 24*– Terrell Suggs, Arizona State, 2002 FCS: 21 – ChrisMcNeil, North Carolina A&T State, 1997 Div II: 20½ – Charlie Cook, C. W. Post, 2001 Div III: 39 – Steven Wilson, King's (PA), 2002*Derrick Thomas (Alabama) recorded 27 sacks in 1988, but the NCAA did not start collecting official defensive statistics until 2000.
Highest sacks per game average, season
FBS: 1.71 – Terrell Suggs, Arizona State, 2002 FCS: 1.89 – Andrew Hollingsworth, Towson, 2000 Div II: 1.8 – Damien Gilyard, C.W. Post, 2004 Div III: 2.7 – Russ Watson, Worcester State, 2000Most sacks, game
FBS: 6* – Ameer Ismail, Western Michigan vs. Ball State, Oct. 21, 2006; Elvis Dumervil, Louisville vs. Kentucky, Sep. 4, 2005 FCS: 6 – Damien Huren, Southeastern Louisiana vs. Northern Colorado, Oct. 9, 2004; Pat Dowd, University of Dayton vs. Drake University, Nov. 9, 2013 Div II: 7 – Ron Ellington, Catawba vs. Mars Hill, Oct. 1, 2005 Div III: 8½ – Kevin McNamara, St. John's (MN) vs. Monmouth (IL), Nov. 19, 2005*Shay Muirbrook (BYU) recorded 6 sacks in the 1997 Cotton Bowl, but the NCAA did not start collecting official defensive statistics until 2000 and does not recognize bowl game statistics for any category prior to 2002.
Most punts, career
FBS: 337 – Alex Kinal, Wake Forest, 2012–15 FCS: 301 – Barry Bowman, Louisiana Tech, 1983–86 Div II: 328 – Dan Brown, Nicholls State, 1976–79 Div III: 264 – Gary Sheplavy, Hiram, 2004–07Most punts, season
FBS: 101 – Jim Bailey, VMI, 1969 FCS: 98 – Barry Hickingbotham, Louisiana Tech, 1987 Div II: 98 – John Tassi, Lincoln (MO), 1981 Div III: 106 – Bob Blake, Wisconsin–Superior, 1977Most punts, game
FBS: 26 – Charlie Calhoun, Texas Tech vs. Centenary (LA), Nov. 11, 1939 FCS: 16 – Matt Stover, Louisiana Tech vs. Louisiana–Monroe, Nov. 18, 1988 Div II: 32 – Jan Jones, Sam Houston State vs. Texas A&M–Commerce, Nov. 2, 1946 Div III: 17 – Jerry Williams, Frostburg State vs. Salisbury, Sep. 30, 1978Highest punting average, career
FBS: 46.3 – Todd Sauerbrun, West Virginia, 1991–94 (150–199 punts); 45.3 – Ryan Plackemeier, Wake Forest, 2002–05 (200–249 punts); 45.2 – Daniel Sepulveda, Baylor, 2003–06 (min. 250 punts) FCS: 44.8 – Mark Gould, Northern Arizona, 2000–03 (min. 150 punts) Div II: 44.9 – Jeff Williams, Adams State, 2002–05 (min. 100 punts) Div III: 43.4 – Jeff Shea, Cal Lutheran, 1994–97 (min. 100 punts)Highest punting average, season
FBS: 50.3 – Chad Kessler, LSU, 1997 (36–39 punts); 49.8 – Reggie Roby, Iowa, 1981 (40–49 punts); 48.4 – Todd Sauerbrun, West Virginia, 1994 (50–74 punts); 46.6 – Bill Marinangel, Vanderbilt, 1996 (min. 75 punts) FCS: 48.2 – Mark Gould, Northern Arizona, 2002 (min. 60 punts) Div II: 49.1 – Steve Ecker, Shippensburg, 1965 (min. 20 punts); 48.0 – Jeff Williams, Adams State, 2004 (min. 40 punts) Div III: 45.5 – Justin Shively, Anderson (IN), 1997 (min. 40 punts)Highest punting average, game
FBS: 60.4 – Lee Johnson, BYU vs. Wyoming, Oct. 8, 1983 (5–9 punts); 53.6 – Jim Benien, Oklahoma State vs. Colorado, Nov. 13, 1971 (min. 10 punts) FCS: 61.5 – Eddie Johnson, Idaho State vs. Cal Poly, Nov. 16, 2002 (5–9 punts); 52.2 – Stuart Dodds, Montana State vs. Northern Arizona, Oct. 20, 1979 (min. 10 punts) Div II: 57.5 – Tim Baer, Colorado Mines vs. Fort Lewis, Oct. 25, 1986 (min. 5 punts) Div III: 58.4 - Danny Breslow, Kumeyaay vs. Tierrasanta, Nov. 1, 1999 (min. 6 punts)Most punting yards, career
FBS: 13,911 – Alex Kinal, Wake Forest, 2012–15 FCS: Div II: 10,780 - Jeff Williams, Adams State, 2002–2005 (min. 200 punts) Div III:Most punting yards, season
FBS: 4,138 – Johnny Pingel, Michigan State, 1938 FCS: Div II: 3,686 - Luke Jones, New Mexico Highlands, 2016 (min. 70 punts) Div III: 4,026 - Danny Breslow, DePortola, 2002Most punting yards, game
FBS: 1,318 – Charlie Calhoun, Texas Tech vs. Centenary (LA) Nov. 11, 1939 FCS: Div II: Div III:Longest punt
FBS: 99 – Pat Brady, Nevada vs. Loyola Marymount, 1950 FCS: 93 – Tyler Grogan, Northeastern vs. Villanova, Sep. 8, 2001 Div II: 97 – Earl Hurst, Emporia State. vs. Central Missouri, Oct. 3, 1964 Div III: 90 – Sean Lipscomb, Redlands vs. Pomona–Pitzer, Oct. 5, 2002; Dan Heeren, Coe vs. Lawrence, Oct. 12, 1974 Div II: 92 - Kyle Miller, Midwestern State vs. Western N.M, Oct. 7, 1995Highest average gain per return, career
Minimum of 1.2 returns per game
FBS: 23.6 – Jack Mitchell, Oklahoma, 1946–48 (39 for 922) FCS: 17.7 – LeRoy Vann, Florida A&M, 2006–09 Div II: 26.2 – Billy Johnson, Widener, 1971–72 Div III: 22.9 – Keith Winston, Knoxville, 1986–87Highest average gain per return, season
Minimum of 1.2 returns per game
FBS: 28.5 – Maurice Jones-Drew, UCLA, 2005 FCS: 26.5 – Curtis DeLoatch, North Carolina A&T, 2001 Div II: 34.1 – Billy Johnson, Widener, 1972 Div III: 31.2 – Chuck Downey, Stony Brook, 1986Highest average gain per return, game
FBS: 43.8 – Golden Richards, BYU vs. Texas, Sep. 10, 1971 (min. 5 returns) FCS: 43.2 – Ricky Pearsall, Northern Arizona vs. Western New Mexico, Aug. 29, 1996 (min. 5 returns) Div II: 66.3 – Billy Johnson, Widener vs. St. John's (NY), Sep. 23, 1972 (min. 4 returns) Div III:Most punts returned, career
FBS: 153 – Vai Sikahema, BYU, 1980–82, 1984–85 FCS: 143 – Levander Segars, Montana, 2001–04 Div II: 153 – Armin Anderson, UC Davis, 1983–85 Div III: 134 – Marvin Deal, McDaniel, 1996–99Most punts returned, game
FBS: 20 – Milton Hill, Texas Tech vs. Centenary (LA), Nov. 11, 1939 FCS: 11 – Peter Athans, Sacred Heart vs. Siena, Nov. 9, 2002 Div II: 12 – David Nelson, Ferris State vs. Northern Michigan, Oct. 2, 1993 Div III: 10 – Ellis Wangelin, Wisconsin–River Falls vs. Wisconsin–Platteville, Oct. 12, 1985Most punts returned, season
FBS: 57 – Wes Welker, Texas Tech, 2002 FCS: 55 – Tommy Houk, Murray State, 1980 Div II: 61 – Armin Anderson, UC Davis, 1984 Div III: 48 – Rick Bealer, Lycoming, 1989Most yards on punt returns, career
FBS: 1,762 – Wes Welker, Texas Tech, 2000–03 FCS: 1,668 – Marquay McDaniel, Hampton, 2002–05 Div II: 1,760 – Anthony Merritt, North Alabama, 2003–06 Div III: 1,550 – Joshua Carter, Muhlenberg, 1998–2001Most yards on punt returns, season
FBS: 791 – Lee Nalley, Vanderbilt, 1948 FCS: 662 – Dan McGrath, Fordham, 2002 Div II: 670 – Travis Lueck, North Dakota, 2003 Div III: 688 – Melvin Dillard, Ferrum, 1990Most yards on punt returns, game
FBS: 277 – Antonio Perkins, Oklahoma vs. UCLA, Sep. 20, 2003 FCS: 227 – Leonard Goolsby, South Carolina State vs. Norfolk State, Oct. 11, 2003 Div II: 265 – Billy Johnson, Widener vs. St. John's (NY), Sep. 23, 1972 Div III: 278 – P. J. Williams, Mary Hardin–Baylor vs. Mississippi College, Oct. 1, 2005Most touchdowns scored on punt returns, career
FBS: 8 – Antonio Perkins, Oklahoma, 2001–04; Wes Welker, Texas Tech, 2000–03 FCS: 8 – LeRoy Vann, Florida A&M, 2006–09 Div II: 10 – James Rooths, Shepherd, 1997–2000 Div III: 7 – Chuck Downey, Stony Brook, 1984–87Most touchdowns scored on punt returns, season
FBS: 6 - Ryan Switzer, North Carolina, 2013; Chad Owens, Hawaii, 2004 FCS: 5 – LeRoy Vann, Florida A&M, 2009; Curtis DeLoatch, North Carolina A&T, 2001 Div II: 5 – James Rooths, Shepherd, 1998 Div III: 5 – Chris McKinney, Guilford, 2001Most touchdowns scored on punt returns, game
FBS: 3 – Antonio Perkins, Oklahoma vs. UCLA, Sep. 20, 2003 FCS: 3 – Zuriel Smith, Hampton vs. Virginia State, Sep. 22, 2001; Aaron Fix, Canisius vs. Siena, Sep. 24, 1994 Div II: 3 – Virgil Seay, Troy vs. West Alabama, Sep. 29, 1979; Billy Johnson, Widener vs. St. John's (NY), Sep. 23, 1972; Bobby Ahu, Hawaii vs. Linfield, Nov. 15, 1969; Tom Shockley, Adams State vs. Colo Mines, Nov. 14, 1970 Div III: 3 – John Conroy, Otterbein vs. Heidelberg, Nov. 1, 2003Highest average gain per return, career
Minimum 1.2 returns per game
FBS: 35.1 – Anthony Davis, USC, 1972-74 FCS: 30.5 – Scotty McGee, James Madison, 2006–09 Div II: 34.0 – Glen Printers, Colorado State–Pueblo, 1973–74 Div III: 31.4 – Stuart Sitterson, Washington & Lee, 2005–08Highest average gain per return, season
Minimum 1.2 returns per game
FBS: 40.1 – Paul Allen, BYU, 1961 FCS: 37.3 – David Fraterrigo, Canisius, 1993 Div II: 41.7 – Richard Medlin, Fayetteville State, 2008 Div III: 48.5 – Darnell Williams, Louisiana College, 2010Most kickoff returns, career
FBS: 144 – Troy Stoudermire, Minnesota, 2009–12 FCS: 191 – Terrence Holt, Austin Peay, 2007–10 Div II: 133 – Zack Page, Fairmont State, 2007–10 Div III: 132 – Chris Schubert, Oberlin, 2004–07Most kickoff returns, season
FBS: 75 – Isaiah Burse, Fresno State, 2011 FCS: 52 – Terrence Holt, Austin Peay, 2009 Div II: 49 – Jason Washington, Pace, 2010 Div III: 49 – Chris Schubert, Oberlin, 2007Most kickoff returns, game
FBS: 12 – Victor Bolden, Oregon State vs. Washington, Nov. 23, 2013 FCS: 12 – Eric Slenk, Valparaiso vs. Jacksonville, Oct. 16, 2010 Div II: 12 – Johnny Cox, Fort Lewis vs. Mesa State, Nov. 3, 1990 Div III: 11 – Mason Tootell, Swarthmore vs. Johns Hopkins, Sep. 19, 1997Most yards on kickoff returns, career
FBS: 3,615 – Troy Stoudermire, Minnesota, 2009–12 FCS: 4,683 – Terrence Holt, Austin Peay, 2007–10 Div II: 3,265 – Zack Page, Fairmont State, 2007–10 Div III: 2,867 – Chris Schubert, Oberlin, 2004–07Most yards on kickoff returns, season
FBS: 1,606 – Isaiah Burse, Fresno State, 2011 FCS: 1,411 – David Primus, Samford, 1989 Div II: 1,234 – Justin Gallas, Colorado Mines, 2005 Div III: 1,039 – Mike Schroeder, Knox , 2012Most yards on kickoff returns, game
FBS: 319 – Leonard Johnson, Iowa State vs. Oklahoma State, Nov. 1, 2008 FCS: 333 – Colby Goodwyn, Old Dominion vs. Cal Poly, Oct. 9, 2010 Div II: 304 – L. J. McCray, Catawba vs. Tusculum, Nov. 6, 2010 FCS: 304 – Chika Madu, Nicholls State vs. Stephen F. Austin, 2011Most touchdowns on kickoff returns, career
FBS: 7 – C. J. Spiller, Clemson, 2006–09; Tyron Carrier, Houston, 2008–11 FCS: 6 – Jerome Mathis, Hampton, 2001–04 Div II: 8 – Stephan Neville, Stonehill, 2008–11; Dave Ludy, Winona State, 1991–94 Div III: 10 – Larry Beavers, Wesley, 2004–05, 2007–08Most touchdowns on kickoff returns, season
FBS: 5 – Ashlan Davis, Tulsa, 2004 FCS: 5 – Jerome Mathis, Hampton, 2004 Div II: 4 – Stephan Neville, Stonehill, 2010; Andrew Jackson, Merrimack, 2005 Div III: 5 – Larry Beavers, Wesley, 2008Most touchdowns on kickoff returns, game
FBS: 2 – 18 times. Most recent: Brandon Smith, Texas State vs. Louisiana-Lafayette, Oct. 5, 2013 FCS: 3 – Bashir Levingston, Eastern Washington vs. Sacramento State, Oct. 31, 1998 Div II: 2 – Seven times. Most recent: L. J. McCray, Catawba vs. Tusculum, Nov. 6, 2010 Div III: 2 – Many times. Most recent: DeMarqus Payne, Ohio Northern University vs. Wilmington College (OH), Nov. 5, 2011Most touchdowns scored on combined kick returns, career
Minimum one punt return and one kickoff return
FBS: 8 – Six times. Most recent: Phillip Livas, Louisiana Tech, 2007–10 FCS: 11 – LeRoy Vann, Florida A&M, 2006–09 Div II: 11 – Stephan Neville, Stonehill, 2008–11; Deante Steele, Shepherd, 2007–10 Div III: 13 – Larry Beavers, Wesley, 2004–05, 07–08Highest percentage of field goals made, career
FBS: 89.5% – Alex Henery, Nebraska, 2007–10 (min. 55 attempts) FCS: 82.0% – Juan Toro, Florida A&M, 1995–98 (min. 50 attempts) Div II: 80.8% – Jessup Pfeifer, Nebraska–Kearney, 2003–06 (min. 35 made) Div III: 78.9% – Jeff Schebler, Wisconsin–Whitewater, 2006–09 (min. 50 attempts)Most field goals made, career
FBS: 96 - Nicholas Cunningham, Coral Springs charter high school FCS: 75 – Dan Carpenter, Montana, 2004–07 Div II: 82 – Jeff Glas, North Dakota, 2002–05 Div III: 75 – Jeff Schebler, Wisconsin–Whitewater, 2006–09Most field goals made, season
FBS: 31 – Billy Bennett, Georgia, 2003 FCS: 29 – Adam Keller, North Dakota State, 2015 Div II: 30 – Jeff Glas, North Dakota, 2005 Div III: 22 – Jeff Schebler, Wisconsin–Whitewater, 2008Most field goals made, game
FBS: 7 – Dale Klein, Nebraska vs. Missouri, Oct. 19, 1985; Mike Prindle, Western Michigan vs. Marshall, Sep. 29, 1984 FCS: 8 – Goran Lingmerth, Northern Arizona vs. Idaho, Oct. 25, 1986 Div II: 6 – Austin Wellock, Ashland vs. Wayne State (MI), Oct. 5, 2002; Steve Huff, Central Missouri. vs. Southeast Missouri State, Nov. 2, 1985 Div III: 6 – Jim Hever, Rhodes vs. Millsaps, Sep. 22, 1984Most consecutive field goals made, career
FBS: 30 – Chuck Nelson, Washington, 1981–82 FCS: 26 – Brian Mitchell, Northern Iowa, 1990–91 Div II: 19 – Ryne Smith, University of West Alabama, 2011–12 Div III:Most consecutive field goals made, season
FBS: 25 – Chuck Nelson, Washington, 1982 FCS: 27 - Alex Thompson, Cal Poly, 2009 Div II: Div III:Longest field goal made
FBS (with tee): 67 – Russell Erxleben, Texas vs. Rice, Oct. 1, 1977; Steve Little, Arkansas vs. Texas, Oct. 15, 1977; Joe Williams, Wichita State vs. Southern Illinois, Oct. 21, 1978 FBS (without tee): 65 – Martin Gramatica, Kansas State vs. Northern Illinois, Sept. 12, 1998 FCS: 63 – Scott Roper, Arkansas State vs. North Texas, Nov. 7, 1987; Tim Foley, Georgia Southern vs. James Madison, Nov. 7, 1987; Bill Gramática, South Florida vs. Austin Peay, Nov. 18, 2000 Div II: 67 – Tom Odle, Fort Hays State vs. Washburn, Nov. 5, 1988 Div III: 62 – Dom Antonini, Rowan vs. Salisbury, Sep. 18, 1976; Matthew Aven, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps vs. California Lutheran University, Oct. 19, 2013Note: The longest field goal ever made in collegiate competition was 69 yards by Ove Johansson of Abilene Christian University, which at the time (1976) was competing as an NAIA, not an NCAA, school.