# Nebraska Cornhuskers football statistical leaders

The Nebraska Cornhuskers football statistical leaders are the individual statistical leaders of the Nebraska Cornhuskers football program in various categories, including passing, rushing, receiving, total offense, defensive stats, and kicking. The Cornhuskers compete as part of the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision, representing the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in the Big Ten.
Although Nebraska began competing in intercollegiate football in 1890, the school's official record book considers the "modern era" to have begun in 1956. Records before this are often incomplete and inconsistent, and are generally not included. These lists are dominated by recent players for several reasons, including college football's progressively increasing season length, an NCAA statute forbidding freshmen from playing varsity football that was in place until 1972, and the exclusion of bowl game statistics in official records prior to 2002. For consistency, statistics from bowl games prior to 2002 are not included in these lists.

## Rushing
### Yards

Career :
| Rank | Player | Yards | Years |
| 1 | Mike Rozier | 4,780 | 1981–1983 |
| 2 | Ameer Abdullah | 4,588 | 2011–2014 |
| 3 | Ahman Green | 3,880 | 1995–1997 |
| 4 | Eric Crouch | 3,434 | 1998–2001 |
| 5 | Roy Helu | 3,404 | 2007–2010 |
| 6 | Rex Burkhead | 3,329 | 2009–2012 |
| 7 | Calvin Jones | 3,153 | 1991–1993 |
| 8 | Ken Clark | 3,037 | 1987–1989 |
| 9 | Taylor Martinez | 2,975 | 2010–2013 |
| 10 | I. M. Hipp | 2,814 | 1977–1979 |
Season :
| Rank | Player | Yards | Year |
| 1 | Mike Rozier | 2,148 | 1983 |
| 2 | Ahman Green | 1,877 | 1997 |
| 3 | Lawrence Phillips | 1,722 | 1994 |
| 4 | Ameer Abdullah | 1,690 | 2013 |
| 5 | Mike Rozier | 1,689 | 1982 |
| 6 | Ameer Abdullah | 1,611 | 2014 |
| 7 | Ken Clark | 1,497 | 1988 |
| 8 | Jammal Lord | 1,412 | 2002 |
| 9 | Rex Burkhead | 1,357 | 2011 |
| 10 | Bobby Reynolds | 1,342 | 1950 |
Game :
| Rank | Player | Yards | Year | Opponent |
| 1 | Roy Helu | 307 | 2010 | Missouri |
| 2 | Calvin Jones | 294 | 1991 | Kansas |
| 3 | Mike Rozier | 285 | 1983 | Kansas |
| 4 | Ken Clark | 256 | 1988 | Oklahoma State |
| 5 | Rick Berns | 255 | 1978 | Missouri |
| 6 | I. M. Hipp | 254 | 1977 | Indiana |
| 7 | Mike Rozier | 251 | 1982 | Oklahoma State |
| 8 | Keith Jones | 248 | 1987 | Colorado |
| 9 | Taylor Martinez | 241 | 2010 | Kansas State |
| 10 | Keith Jones | 240 | 1987 | Iowa State |

### Touchdowns

Career :
| Rank | Player | TDs | Years |
| 1 | Eric Crouch | 59 | 1998–2001 |
| 2 | Mike Rozier | 49 | 1981–1983 |
| 3 | Ahman Green | 42 | 1995–1997 |
| 4 | Calvin Jones | 40 | 1991–1993 |
| 5 | Ameer Abdullah | 39 | 2011–2014 |
| 6 | Tommie Frazier | 36 | 1992–1995 |
| 7 | Adrian Martinez | 35 | 2018–2021 |
| 8 | Keith Jones | 32 | 1984–1997 |
| 8 | Steve Taylor | 32 | 1985–1988 |
| 10 | Taylor Martinez | 31 | 2010–2013 |
Season :
| Rank | Player | TDs | Year |
| 1 | Mike Rozier | 29 | 1983 |
| 2 | Ahman Green | 22 | 1997 |
| 3 | Eric Crouch | 20 | 2000 |
| 4 | Bobby Reynolds | 19 | 1950 |
| 4 | Scott Frost | 19 | 1997 |
| 4 | Ameer Abdullah | 19 | 2014 |
| 7 | Eric Crouch | 18 | 2001 |
| 8 | Jeff Kinney | 16 | 1971 |
| 8 | Lawrence Phillips | 16 | 1994 |
| 8 | Eric Crouch | 16 | 1999 |
Game :
| Rank | Player | TDs | Year | Opponent |
| 1 | Calvin Jones | 6 | 1991 | Kansas |
| 2 | Rick Berns | 4 | 1976 | Hawaii |
| 2 | Mike Rozier | 4 | 1982 | Oklahoma State |
| 2 | Mike Rozier | 4 | 1983 | Iowa State |
| 2 | Mike Rozier | 4 | 1983 | Kansas |
| 2 | Lawrence Phillips | 4 | 1995 | Michigan State |
| 2 | Taylor Martinez | 4 | 2010 | Kansas State |
| 2 | Ameer Abdullah | 4 | 2014 | Northwestern |
| 9 | Many tied | 3 | | |

## Passing
### Yards

Career :
| Rank | Player | Yards | Years |
| 1 | Tommy Armstrong Jr. | 8,871 | 2013–2016 |
| 2 | Adrian Martinez | 8,491 | 2018–2021 |
| 3 | Taylor Martinez | 7,258 | 2010–2013 |
| 4 | Zac Taylor | 5,850 | 2005, 2006 |
| 5 | Joe Ganz | 5,125 | 2006–2008 |
| 6 | David Humm | 5,035 | 1972–1974 |
| 7 | Jerry Tagge | 4,704 | 1969–1971 |
| 8 | Eric Crouch | 4,481 | 1998–2001 |
| 9 | Tommie Frazier | 3,521 | 1992–1995 |
| 10 | Turner Gill | 3,317 | 1980–1983 |
Season :
| Rank | Player | Yards | Year |
| 1 | Joe Ganz | 3,568 | 2008 |
| 2 | Zac Taylor | 3,197 | 2006 |
| 3 | Tanner Lee | 3,143 | 2017 |
| 4 | Tommy Armstrong Jr. | 3,030 | 2015 |
| 5 | Taylor Martinez | 2,871 | 2012 |
| 6 | Adrian Martinez | 2,863 | 2021 |
| 7 | Dylan Raiola | 2,819 | 2024 |
| 8 | Tommy Armstrong Jr. | 2,695 | 2014 |
| 9 | Zac Taylor | 2,653 | 2005 |
| 10 | Adrian Martinez | 2,617 | 2018 |
Game :
| Rank | Player | Yards | Year | Opponent |
| 1 | Joe Ganz | 510 | 2007 | Kansas State |
| 2 | Joe Ganz | 484 | 2007 | Colorado |
| 3 | Sam Keller | 438 | 2007 | Ball State |
| 4 | Zac Taylor | 431 | 2005 | Iowa State |
| 4 | Tanner Lee | 431 | 2017 | Purdue |
| 6 | Ryker Fyfe | 407 | 2015 | Purdue |
| 7 | Joe Ganz | 405 | 2007 | Kansas |
| 8 | Tanner Lee | 399 | 2017 | Penn State |
| 9 | Zac Taylor | 395 | 2006 | Kansas |
| 10 | Zac Taylor | 392 | 2005 | Colorado |

### Touchdowns

Career :
| Rank | Player | TDs | Years |
| 1 | Tommy Armstrong Jr. | 67 | 2013–2016 |
| 2 | Taylor Martinez | 56 | 2010–2013 |
| 3 | Zac Taylor | 45 | 2005, 2006 |
| 3 | Adrian Martinez | 45 | 2018–2021 |
| 5 | Joe Ganz | 44 | 2006–2008 |
| 6 | Tommie Frazier | 43 | 1992–1995 |
| 7 | David Humm | 41 | 1972–1974 |
| 8 | Turner Gill | 34 | 1980–1983 |
| 9 | Jerry Tagge | 32 | 1969–1971 |
| 9 | Vince Ferragamo | 32 | 1975, 1976 |
Season :
| Rank | Player | TDs | Year |
| 1 | Zac Taylor | 26 | 2006 |
| 2 | Joe Ganz | 25 | 2008 |
| 3 | Taylor Martinez | 23 | 2012 |
| 3 | Tanner Lee | 23 | 2017 |
| 5 | Tommy Armstrong Jr. | 22 | 2014 |
| 5 | Tommy Armstrong Jr. | 22 | 2015 |
| 7 | Vince Ferragamo | 20 | 1976 |
| 8 | Gerry Gdowski | 19 | 1989 |
| 8 | Zac Taylor | 19 | 2005 |
| 10 | Six tied | 18 | |
Game :
| Rank | Player | TDs | Year | Opponent |
| 1 | Joe Ganz | 7 | 2007 | Kansas State |
| 2 | Steve Taylor | 5 | 1987 | UCLA |
| 2 | Eric Crouch | 5 | 2000 | Iowa |
| 2 | Joe Dailey | 5 | 2004 | Baylor |
| 2 | Taylor Martinez | 5 | 2010 | Oklahoma State |
| 6 | Many tied | 4 | | |

## Receiving
### Receptions

Career :
| Rank | Player | Rec | Years |
| 1 | Stanley Morgan Jr. | 189 | 2015–2018 |
| 2 | Kenny Bell | 181 | 2011–2014 |
| 3 | J. D. Spielman | 170 | 2017–2019 |
| 4 | Jordan Westerkamp | 167 | 2013–2016 |
| 5 | Nate Swift | 166 | 2005–2008 |
| 6 | Johnny Rodgers | 143 | 1970–1972 |
| 7 | Terrence Nunn | 136 | 2004–2007 |
| 8 | Marlon Lucky | 135 | 2005–2008 |
| 9 | Quincy Enunwa | 115 | 2010–2013 |
| 10 | Todd Peterson | 108 | 2005–2008 |
Season :
| Rank | Player | Rec | Year |
| 1 | Marlon Lucky | 75 | 2007 |
| 2 | Trey Palmer | 71 | 2022 |
| 3 | Stanley Morgan Jr. | 70 | 2018 |
| 4 | J. D. Spielman | 66 | 2018 |
| 5 | Jordan Westerkamp | 65 | 2015 |
| 6 | Nate Swift | 63 | 2008 |
| 7 | Todd Petersen | 62 | 2008 |
| 8 | Stanley Morgan Jr. | 61 | 2017 |
| 9 | Maurice Purify | 57 | 2007 |
| 10 | Two tied | 55 | |
Game :
| Rank | Player | Rec | Year | Opponent |
| 1 | Dennis Richnafsky | 14 | 1967 | Kansas State |
| 2 | Marlon Lucky | 13 | 2007 | Texas A&M |
| 3 | Marlon Lucky | 11 | 2007 | Ball State |
| 3 | Maurice Purify | 11 | 2007 | Colorado |
| 3 | Nate Swift | 11 | 2008 | Baylor |
| 3 | Jordan Westerkamp | 11 | 2015 | Southern Miss |
| 3 | J. D. Spielman | 11 | 2017 | Ohio State |
| 8 | Five tied | 10 | | |

### Yards

Career :
| Rank | Player | Yards | Years |
| 1 | Stanley Morgan Jr. | 2,747 | 2015–2018 |
| 2 | Kenny Bell | 2,689 | 2011–2014 |
| 3 | J. D. Spielman | 2,546 | 2017–2019 |
| 4 | Johnny Rodgers | 2,479 | 1970–1972 |
| 5 | Nate Swift | 2,476 | 2005–2008 |
| 6 | Jordan Westerkamp | 2,474 | 2013–2016 |
| 7 | Terrence Nunn | 1,762 | 2004–2007 |
| 8 | Todd Peterson | 1,602 | 2005–2008 |
| 9 | Niles Paul | 1,532 | 2007–2010 |
| 10 | Quincy Enunwa | 1,526 | 2010–2013 |
Season :
| Rank | Player | Yards | Year |
| 1 | Trey Palmer | 1,043 | 2022 |
| 2 | Stanley Morgan Jr. | 1,004 | 2018 |
| 3 | Stanley Morgan Jr. | 986 | 2017 |
| 4 | Johnny Rodgers | 942 | 1972 |
| 5 | Nate Swift | 941 | 2008 |
| 6 | Jordan Westerkamp | 918 | 2015 |
| 7 | J. D. Spielman | 898 | 2019 |
| 7 | Samori Toure | 898 | 2021 |
| 9 | Johnny Rodgers | 872 | 1971 |
| 10 | Kenny Bell | 863 | 2012 |
Game :
| Rank | Player | Yards | Year | Opponent |
| 1 | Trey Palmer | 237 | 2022 | Purdue |
| 2 | J. D. Spielman | 209 | 2018 | Wisconsin |
| 3 | J. D. Spielman | 200 | 2017 | Ohio State |
| 4 | Stanley Morgan Jr. | 185 | 2017 | Penn State |
| 5 | Matt Davison | 167 | 1998 | Texas A&M |
| 6 | Chuck Malito | 166 | 1976 | Hawaii |
| 7 | Trey Palmer | 165 | 2022 | Iowa |
| 8 | Guy Ingles | 163 | 1969 | Oklahoma State |
| 8 | Stanley Morgan Jr. | 163 | 2018 | Minnesota |
| 10 | J. D. Spielman | 160 | 2019 | Illinois |

### Touchdowns

Career :
| Rank | Player | TDs | Years |
| 1 | Johnny Rodgers | 25 | 1970–1972 |
| 2 | Nate Swift | 22 | 2005–2008 |
| 2 | Stanley Morgan Jr. | 22 | 2015–2018 |
| 4 | Kenny Bell | 21 | 2011–2014 |
| 5 | Clarence Swanson | 18 | 1919–1921 |
| 5 | Jordan Westerkamp | 18 | 2013–2016 |
| 7 | Maurice Purify | 16 | 2006, 2007 |
| 8 | Jon Bostick | 15 | 1989–1991 |
| 8 | Quincy Enunwa | 15 | 2010–2013 |
| 8 | J. D. Spielman | 15 | 2017–2019 |
Season :
| Rank | Player | TDs | Year |
| 1 | Quincy Enunwa | 12 | 2013 |
| 2 | Johnny Rodgers | 11 | 1971 |
| 3 | Nate Swift | 10 | 2008 |
| 3 | Stanley Morgan Jr. | 10 | 2017 |
| 5 | Clarence Swanson | 9 | 1921 |
| 5 | Maurice Purify | 9 | 2007 |
| 5 | Trey Palmer | 9 | 2022 |
| 8 | Six tied | 8 | |
Game :
| Rank | Player | TDs | Year | Opponent |
| 1 | Clarence Swanson | 3 | 1921 | Colorado Agricultural |
| 1 | Johnny Rodgers | 3 | 1971 | Minnesota |
| 1 | Frosty Anderson | 3 | 1973 | Minnesota |
| 1 | Don Westbrook | 3 | 1974 | Kansas |
| 1 | Tom Banderas | 3 | 1987 | Missouri |
| 1 | Tracey Wistrom | 3 | 2000 | Iowa |
| 1 | Maurice Purify | 3 | 2007 | Kansas |
| 1 | Frantz Hardy | 3 | 2007 | Kansas State |
| 1 | Maurice Purify | 3 | 2007 | Colorado |
| 1 | Brandon Kinnie | 3 | 2010 | Oklahoma State |

## Total offense

Total offense (for an individual player) is the sum of passing, rushing, and receiving yards.
Career :
| Rank | Player | Yards | Years |
| 1 | Adrian Martinez | 10,792 | 2018–2021 |
| 2 | Tommy Armstrong Jr. | 10,690 | 2013–2016 |
| 3 | Taylor Martinez | 10,233 | 2010–2013 |
| 4 | Eric Crouch | 7,915 | 1998–2001 |
| 5 | Zac Taylor | 5,777 | 2005–2006 |
| 6 | Tommie Frazier | 5,476 | 1992–1995 |
| 7 | Joe Ganz | 5,466 | 2006–2008 |
| 8 | Jammal Lord | 5,421 | 2000–2003 |
| 9 | Jerry Tagge | 5,283 | 1969–1971 |
| 10 | David Humm | 5,027 | 1972–1974 |
Season :
| Rank | Player | Yards | Year |
| 1 | Taylor Martinez | 3,890 | 2012 |
| 2 | Joe Ganz | 3,826 | 2008 |
| 3 | Tommy Armstrong Jr. | 3,430 | 2015 |
| 4 | Tommy Armstrong Jr. | 3,400 | 2014 |
| 5 | Adrian Martinez | 3,388 | 2021 |
| 6 | Adrian Martinez | 3,246 | 2018 |
| 7 | Zac Taylor | 3,165 | 2006 |
| 8 | Tanner Lee | 3,046 | 2017 |
| 9 | Taylor Martinez | 2,963 | 2011 |
| 10 | Jammal Lord | 2,774 | 2002 |
Game :
| Rank | Player | Yards | Year | Opponent |
| 1 | Joe Ganz | 528 | 2007 | Kansas State |
| 2 | Joe Ganz | 521 | 2007 | Colorado |
| 3 | Adrian Martinez | 446 | 2019 | Illinois |
| 4 | Adrian Martinez | 441 | 2018 | Wisconsin |
| 5 | Taylor Martinez | 435 | 2010 | Oklahoma State |
| 6 | Zac Taylor | 433 | 2005 | Iowa State |
| 7 | Tommy Armstrong Jr. | 431 | 2015 | Southern Miss |
| 8 | Sam Keller | 423 | 2007 | Ball State |
| 9 | Tommy Armstrong Jr. | 422 | 2014 | USC |
| 10 | Joe Ganz | 416 | 2007 | Kansas |

## All-purpose yards

All-purpose yardage is the sum of rushing, receiving, kick return, and punt return yardage.
Career :
| Rank | Player | Yards | Years |
| 1 | Ameer Abdullah | 7,186 | 2011–2014 |
| 2 | Johnny Rodgers | 5,586 | 1970–1972 |
| 3 | Mike Rozier | 5,445 | 1981–1983 |
| 4 | Ahman Green | 4,280 | 1995–1997 |
| 5 | Marlon Lucky | 4,214 | 2005–2008 |
| 6 | Niles Paul | 4,122 | 2007–2010 |
| 7 | Kenny Bell | 4,075 | 2011–2014 |
| 8 | Rex Burkhead | 3,953 | 2009–2012 |
| 9 | Roy Helu | 3,905 | 2007–2010 |
| 10 | J. D. Spielman | 3,725 | 2017–2019 |
Season :
| Rank | Player | Yards | Year |
| 1 | Mike Rozier | 2,486 | 1983 |
| 2 | Ameer Abdullah | 2,272 | 2014 |
| 3 | Johnny Rodgers | 2,011 | 1972 |
| 4 | Ameer Abdullah | 1,999 | 2013 |
| 5 | Johnny Rodgers | 1,983 | 1971 |
| 6 | Ahman Green | 1,982 | 1997 |
| 7 | Lawrence Phillips | 1,894 | 1994 |
| 8 | Ameer Abdullah | 1,884 | 2012 |
| 9 | Mike Rozier | 1,790 | 1982 |
| 10 | Marlon Lucky | 1,743 | 2007 |
Game :
| Rank | Player | Yards | Year | Opponent |
| 1 | Ameer Abdullah | 341 | 2014 | Rutgers |
| 2 | Roy Helu | 321 | 2010 | Missouri |
| 3 | Ameer Abdullah | 313 | 2014 | Miami (FL) |
| 4 | Calvin Jones | 298 | 1991 | Kansas |
| 5 | Trey Palmer | 297 | 2022 | Purdue |
| 6 | J. D. Spielman | 291 | 2017 | Minnesota |
| 7 | Rick Berns | 289 | 1978 | Missouri |
| 8 | Mike Rozier | 285 | 1983 | Kansas |
| 9 | I. M. Hipp | 284 | 1977 | Indiana |
| 10 | Jeff Smith | 273 | 1984 | Minnesota |

## Scoring

Career :
| Rank | Player | Points | Years |
| 1 | Alex Henery | 397 | 2007–2010 |
| 2 | Kris Brown | 388 | 1995–1998 |
| 3 | Eric Crouch | 368 | 1998–2001 |
| 4 | Drew Brown | 355 | 2014–2017 |
| 5 | Josh Brown | 315 | 1999–2002 |
| 6 | Mike Rozier | 312 | 1981–1983 |
| 7 | Ameer Abdullah | 288 | 2011–2014 |
| 8 | Ahman Green | 270 | 1995–1997 |
| 9 | Johnny Rodgers | 264 | 1970–1972 |
| 10 | Calvin Jones | 252 | 1991–1993 |
Season :
| Rank | Player | Points | Year |
| 1 | Mike Rozier | 174 | 1983 |
| 2 | Bobby Reynolds | 157 | 1950 |
| 3 | Ahman Green | 132 | 1997 |
| 3 | Ameer Abdullah | 132 | 2014 |
| 5 | Eric Crouch | 120 | 2000 |
| 6 | Brett Maher | 119 | 2012 |
| 7 | Kris Brown | 116 | 1997 |
| 7 | Eric Crouch | 116 | 2001 |
| 9 | Scott Frost | 114 | 1997 |
| 10 | Alex Henery | 110 | Twice |

## Defense
### Tackles

Career :
| Rank | Player | Tackles | Years |
| 1 | Barrett Ruud | 432 | 2001–2004 |
| 2 | Jerry Murtaugh | 342 | 1968–1970 |
| 3 | Luke Reimer | 293 | 2019–2023 |
| 4 | Mike Brown | 287 | 1996–1999 |
| 5 | Lavonte David | 285 | 2010, 2011 |
| 6 | Dedrick Young | 284 | 2015–2018 |
| 7 | Lee Kunz | 276 | 1976–1978 |
| 8 | Clete Pillen | 273 | 1974–1976 |
| 8 | Nathan Gerry | 273 | 2013–2016 |
| 10 | Steve Damkroger | 269 | 1979–1982 |
Season :
| Rank | Player | Tackles | Year |
| 1 | Lavonte David | 152 | 2010 |
| 2 | Barrett Ruud | 149 | 2003 |
| 3 | Barrett Ruud | 143 | 2004 |
| 4 | Lee Kunz | 141 | 1977 |
| 5 | Lavonte David | 133 | 2011 |
| 6 | Jerry Murtaugh | 132 | 1970 |
| 7 | Clete Pillen | 129 | 1976 |
| 8 | Demorrio Williams | 128 | 2003 |
| 9 | Clete Pillen | 125 | 1975 |
| 9 | Mike Knox | 125 | 1983 |
Game :
| Rank | Player | Tackles | Year | Opponent |
| 1 | Clete Pillen | 30 | 1976 | Oklahoma State |
| 2 | Clete Pillen | 27 | 1975 | Oklahoma |
| 3 | Jerry Murtaugh | 25 | 1970 | USC |
| 4 | Lee Kunz | 23 | 1977 | Oklahoma |
| 5 | Rich Glover | 22 | 1971 | Oklahoma |
| 6 | Ken Geddes | 20 | 1968 | Missouri |
| 7 | Eight tied | 19 | | |

### Sacks

Career :
| Rank | Player | Sacks | Years |
| 1 | Trev Alberts | 29.5 | 1991–1993 |
| 2 | Grant Wistrom | 26.5 | 1994–1997 |
| 3 | Jim Skow | 26.0 | 1983–1985 |
| 4 | Danny Noonan | 24.0 | 1984–1986 |
| 4 | Ndamukong Suh | 24.0 | 2005–2009 |
| 6 | Broderick Thomas | 22.5 | 1985–1988 |
| 7 | Adam Carriker | 20.5 | 2003–2006 |
| 8 | Jared Crick | 20.0 | 2008–2011 |
| 9 | Randy Gregory | 17.5 | 2013, 2014 |
| 10 | Barry Turner | 17.0 | 2005–2009 |
Season :
| Rank | Player | Sacks | Year |
| 1 | Jim Skow | 15.0 | 1985 |
| 1 | Trev Alberts | 15.0 | 1993 |
| 3 | Danny Noonan | 12.0 | 1986 |
| 3 | Ndamukong Suh | 12.0 | 2009 |
| 5 | Danny Noonan | 11.0 | 1985 |
| 5 | Broderick Thomas | 11.0 | 1986 |
| 5 | Kenny Walker | 11.0 | 1990 |
| 5 | Demorrio Williams | 11.0 | 2003 |
| 9 | Randy Gregory | 10.5 | 2013 |
| 10 | Five tied | 10.0 | |
Game :
| Rank | Player | Sacks | Year | Opponent |
| 1 | Jared Crick | 5.0 | 2009 | Baylor |
| 2 | Ndamukong Suh | 4.5 | 2009 | Texas |
| 3 | Jim Skow | 4.0 | 1985 | Missouri |
| 3 | Danny Noonan | 4.0 | 1986 | Florida State |
| 3 | Kenny Walker | 4.0 | 1990 | Oregon State |
| 3 | Trev Alberts | 4.0 | 1993 | Texas Tech |
| 3 | Mike Rucker | 4.0 | 1996 | Texas Tech |

### Tackles for loss

Career :
| Rank | Player | TFL | Years |
| 1 | Grant Wistrom | 58.5 | 1994–1997 |
| 2 | Ndamukong Suh | 57 | 2005–2009 |
| 3 | Barrett Ruud | 50 | 2001–2004 |
| 4 | Trev Alberts | 45 | 1990–1993 |
| 5 | Jim Skow | 44 | 1982–1985 |
| 6 | Willie Harper | 41 | 1970–1972 |
| 6 | Adam Carriker | 41 | 2003–2006 |
| 8 | Kerry Weinmaster | 39 | 1976–1979 |
| 8 | Broderick Thomas | 39 | 1985–1988 |
| 10 | Two tied | 38 |
Season :
| Rank | Player | TFL | Year |
| 1 | Jim Skow | 25 | 1985 |
| 2 | Ndamukong Suh | 24 | 2009 |
| 3 | Corey McKeon | 22 | 2005 |
| 4 | Derrie Nelson | 21 | 1980 |
| 4 | Kenny Walker | 21 | 1990 |
| 4 | Trev Alberts | 21 | 1993 |
| 4 | Demorrio Williams | 21 | 2003 |
| 8 | Grant Wistrom | 20 | 1996 |
| 9 | Ndamukong Suh | 19 | 2008 |
| 9 | Randy Gregory | 19 | 2013 |

### Interceptions

Career :
| Rank | Player | INTs | Years |
| 1 | Dana Stephenson | 14 | 1967–1969 |
| 2 | Josh Bullocks | 13 | 2002–2004 |
| 2 | Nathan Gerry | 13 | 2013–2016 |
| 4 | Bret Clark | 12 | 1982–1984 |
| 5 | Tom Novak | 11 | 1946–1949 |
| 5 | Larry Wachholtz | 11 | 1964–1966 |
| 5 | Tyrone Byrd | 11 | 1989–1992 |
| 5 | Ralph Brown | 11 | 1996–1999 |
| 5 | Fabian Washington | 11 | 2002–2004 |
| 10 | Two tied | 10 | |
Season :
| Rank | Player | INTs | Year |
| 1 | Josh Bullocks | 10 | 2003 |
| 2 | Larry Wachholtz | 7 | 1966 |
| 2 | Dana Stephenson | 7 | 1969 |
| 2 | Bill Kosch | 7 | 1970 |
| 5 | Dave Mason | 6 | 1971 |
| 5 | Kenny Wilhite | 6 | 1991 |
| 5 | Matt O'Hanlon | 6 | 2009 |
| 8 | Sixteen tied | 5 | |

### Pass breakups

Career :
| Rank | Player | PBUs | Years |
| 1 | Ralph Brown | 50 | 1996–1999 |
| 2 | Keyuo Craver | 41 | 1998–2001 |
| 2 | DeJuan Groce | 41 | 1999–2002 |
| 4 | Erwin Swiney | 38 | 1997–2001 |
| 4 | Fabian Washington | 38 | 2002–2004 |
| 6 | Cortney Grixby | 32 | 2004–2007 |
| 7 | Prince Amukamara | 27 | 2007–2010 |
| 7 | Joshua Kalu | 27 | 2014-2017 |
| 7 | Dicaprio Bootle | 27 | 2017–2020 |
| 10 | Josh Mitchell | 25 | 2011–2014 |
Season :
| Rank | Player | PBUs | Year |
| 1 | DeJuan Groce | 17 | 2000 |
| 2 | Ralph Brown | 15 | 1999 |
| 2 | Fabian Washington | 15 | 2004 |
| 2 | Dicaprio Bootle | 15 | 2018 |
| 5 | Ralph Brown | 14 | 1998 |
| 5 | DeJuan Groce | 14 | 2001 |
| 5 | Zack Bowman | 14 | 2005 |
| 8 | Seven tied | 13 | |
Game :
| Rank | Player | PBUs | Year | Opponent |
| 1 | Ralph Brown | 7 | 1996 | Colorado |
| 2 | Fabian Washington | 6 | 2004 | Kansas |
| 3 | Joe Blahak | 5 | 1972 | Oklahoma State |
| 3 | DeJuan Groce | 5 | 2000 | Iowa State |
| 3 | DeJuan Groce | 5 | 2001 | Missouri |
| 3 | Erwin Swiney | 5 | 2001 | Baylor |
| 3 | Kellen Huston | 5 | 2004 | Pittsburgh |
| 3 | Zack Bowman | 5 | 2005 | Michigan |
| 3 | Stanley Jean-Baptiste | 5 | 2012 | Northwestern |
| 3 | Dicaprio Bootle | 5 | 2018 | Michigan |

## Special teams
### Kicking

Career pct. (min. two seasons) :
| Rank | Player | Pct. | Years |
| 1 | Alex Henery | 0.895 | 2007–2010 |
| 2 | Jordan Congdon | 0.800 | 2005, 2006 |
| 3 | Brett Maher | 0.780 | 2009–2012 |
| 4 | Drew Brown | 0.776 | 2014–2017 |
| 5 | Gregg Barrios | 0.743 | 1986–1990 |
| 6 | Kris Brown | 0.740 | 1995–1998 |
| 7 | Connor Culp | 0.704 | 2020, 2021 |
| 8 | Josh Brown | 0.694 | 1999–2002 |
| 9 | Dale Klein | 0.659 | 1984–1986 |
| 10 | Billy Todd | 0.622 | 1977, 1978 |
Season pct. (min. ten att.) :
| Rank | Player | Pct. | Year |
| 1 | Alex Henery | 0.947 | 2010 |
| 2 | Pat Smith | 0.923 | 2013 |
| 3 | Connor Culp | 0.867 | 2020 |
| 4 | Kris Brown | 0.857 | 1997 |
| 4 | Alex Henery | 0.857 | 2008 |
| 4 | Alex Henery | 0.857 | 2009 |
| 4 | Drew Brown | 0.857 | 2016 |
| 4 | Drew Brown | 0.857 | 2017 |
| 9 | Jordan Congdon | 0.826 | 2005 |
| 9 | Brett Maher | 0.826 | 2011 |
Longest field goal :
| Rank | Player | Yards | Year | Opponent |
| 1 | Alex Henery | 57 | 2008 | Colorado |
| 2 | Paul Rogers | 55 | 1969 | Kansas |
| 2 | Billy Todd | 55 | 1977 | Kansas |
| 2 | Chris Drennan | 55 | 1989 | Northern Illinois |
| 2 | Tristan Alvano | 55 | 2023 | Purdue |
| 6 | Rich Sanger | 54 | 1972 | Texas A&M |
| 6 | Brett Maher | 54 | 2012 | UCLA |
| 6 | John Hohl | 54 | 2024 | Ohio State |
| 9 | Alex Henery | 53 | 2010 | Oklahoma |
| 10 | Four tied | 52 | | |

### Punting

Career avg. (min. fifty punts) :
| Rank | Player | Avg. | Years |
| 1 | Dan Hadenfeldt | 44.5 | 1997–2000 |
| 2 | Sam Koch | 44.0 | 2002–2005 |
| 3 | Kyle Larson | 43.7 | 2001–2003 |
| 4 | Brett Maher | 43.2 | 2011, 2012 |
| 5 | Brian Buschini | 43.1 | 2022–2024 |
| 6 | Sam Foltz | 42.6 | 2013–2015 |
| 7 | William Przystup | 42.5 | 2019–2021 |
| 8 | Alex Henery | 42.2 | 2007–2010 |
| 9 | Jesse Kosch | 41.9 | 1994–1997 |
| 10 | Isaac Armstrong | 41.8 | 2018, 2019 |
Season avg. (min. thirty punts) :
| Rank | Player | Avg. | Year |
| 1 | Sam Koch | 46.5 | 2005 |
| 2 | Kyle Larson | 45.1 | 2003 |
| 3 | Dan Hadenfeldt | 45.0 | 1999 |
| 4 | Bill Lafleur | 44.9 | 1998 |
| 5 | Jesse Kosch | 44.7 | 1996 |
| | Brian Buschini | 44.7 | 2024 |
| 7 | Brett Maher | 44.5 | 2011 |
| 8 | Sam Foltz | 44.2 | 2015 |
| 9 | Brian Buschini | 44.0 | 2022 |
| 10 | Dan Hadenfeldt | 43.8 | 2000 |
Longest punt :
| Rank | Player | Yards | Year | Opponent |
| 1 | Mike Stigge | 87 | 1992 | Oklahoma State |
| 2 | Sam Koch | 84 | 2005 | Pittsburgh |
| 2 | William Przystup | 84 | 2021 | Northwestern |
| 4 | Kyle Larson | 80 | 2003 | Texas |
| 5 | Sam Koch | 76 | 2005 | Wake Forest |
| 5 | Alex Henery | 76 | 2009 | Virginia Tech |
| 7 | Jesse Kosch | 74 | 1995 | Arizona State |
| 8 | Darin Erstad | 73 | 1994 | Oklahoma |
| 8 | Dan Hadenfeldt | 73 | 1999 | California |
| 8 | Isaac Armstrong | 73 | 2018 | Bethune–Cookman |

### Kick returns

Career :
| Rank | Player | Yards | Years |
| 1 | Josh Davis | 2,265 | 2000–2003 |
| 2 | Niles Paul | 1,887 | 2007–2010 |
| 3 | Ameer Abdullah | 1,592 | 2011–2014 |
| 4 | Tyrone Hughes | 1,443 | 1989–1992 |
| 5 | Kenny Bell | 1,277 | 2011–2014 |
| 6 | Joe Walker | 1,159 | 1997–2000 |
| 7 | Dana Brinson | 1,154 | 1985–1988 |
| 8 | Cortney Grixby | 1,094 | 2004–2007 |
| 9 | Johnny Rodgers | 847 | 1970–1972 |
| 10 | J. D. Spielman | 835 | 2017–2019 |
Season :
| Rank | Player | Yards | Year |
| 1 | Cortney Grixby | 1,094 | 2007 |
| 2 | Josh Davis | 994 | 2002 |
| 3 | Niles Paul | 969 | 2008 |
| 4 | Ameer Abdullah | 763 | 2011 |
| 5 | Josh Davis | 675 | 2001 |
| 6 | J. D. Spielman | 669 | 2017 |
| 7 | Kenny Bell | 609 | 2013 |
| 8 | Josh Davis | 596 | 2003 |
| 9 | Tyrone Hughes | 523 | 1990 |
| 10 | Dana Brinson | 510 | 1988 |
Longest kick return :
| Rank | Player | Yards | Year | Opponent |
| 1 | Owen Frank | 105 | 1911 | Kansas State |
| 2 | Ron Clark | 100 | 1949 | Kansas State |
| 2 | Niles Paul | 100 | 2010 | Oklahoma State |
| 2 | Ameer Abdullah | 100 | 2011 | Fresno State |
| 5 | Tyrone Hughes | 99 | 1990 | Kansas State |
| 5 | Joe Walker | 99 | 1998 | Louisiana Tech |
| 5 | Kenny Bell | 99 | 2013 | Penn State |
| 5 | J. D. Spielman | 99 | 2017 | Arkansas State |
| 9 | Johnny Rodgers | 98 | 1971 | Texas A&M |
| 9 | Keith Jones | 98 | 1985 | Kansas |

### Punt returns

Career :
| Rank | Player | Yards | Years |
| 1 | Johnny Rodgers | 1,515 | 1970–1972 |
| 2 | DeJuan Groce | 1,218 | 1999–2002 |
| 3 | De'Mornay Pierson-El | 904 | 2014–2017 |
| 4 | Bobby Newcombe | 829 | 1997–2000 |
| 5 | Tyrone Hughes | 817 | 1989–1992 |
| 6 | Larry Wachholtz | 788 | 1964–1966 |
| 7 | Dana Brinson | 767 | 1985–1988 |
| 8 | Irving Fryar | 708 | 1981–1983 |
| 9 | Jeff Smith | 665 | 1981–1984 |
| 10 | Joe Walker | 653 | 1997–2000 |
Season :
| Rank | Player | Yards | Year |
| 1 | DeJuan Groce | 732 | 2002 |
| 2 | Johnny Rodgers | 618 | 1972 |
| 3 | De'Mornay Pierson-El | 596 | 2014 |
| 4 | Johnny Rodgers | 548 | 1971 |
| 5 | DeJuan Groce | 469 | 2001 |
| 6 | Larry Wachholtz | 452 | 1965 |
| 7 | Niles Paul | 407 | 2009 |
| 8 | Johnny Rodgers | 349 | 1970 |
| 9 | Cortney Grixby | 333 | 2005 |
| 10 | Dana Brinson | 330 | 1986 |
Longest punt return :
| Rank | Player | Yards | Year | Opponent |
| 1 | Eric Hagg | 95 | 2010 | Texas |
| 2 | Bobby Newcombe | 94 | 2000 | Missouri |
| 3 | Johnny Rodgers | 92 | 1971 | Oklahoma State |
| 4 | DeJuan Groce | 89 | 2002 | Missouri |
| 5 | Nate Swift | 88 | 2008 | Virginia Tech |
| 6 | Dave Butterfield | 87 | 1976 | TCU |
| 7 | De'Mornay Pierson-El | 86 | 2014 | Fresno State |
| 8 | Pat Fischer | 84 | 1960 | Oklahoma State |
| 9 | DeJuan Groce | 83 | 2002 | Troy State |
| 10 | Three tied | 82 | | |