Boise State RB Dylan Riley leads FBS with 963 rushing yards, adopts Ashton Jeanty's stance

Jeanty went sixth overall to the Raiders in the 2025 draft.

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Really enjoying studying Boise State RB Dylan Riley, who leads the FBS in rushing yards with 963 yards. I also respect Via @FieldYates on X

What happened: ESPN analyst Field Yates highlighted Boise State running back Dylan Riley during film study on Wednesday for pairing the nation's top rushing total with his predecessor's pre-snap alignment. Riley built his FBS-best mark during a stretch capped by Boise State's 31-10 win over Washington State in Week 8 alongside backfield mate Sire Gaines.

Why it matters: The rushing surge has positioned Boise State alongside Oregon State as a frontrunner in the Pac-12 championship race. Riley is following the blueprint left by Jeanty, who parlayed his collegiate tenure in Boise into 266 carries for 975 yards and five touchdowns across 17 games with Las Vegas in the 2025 NFL season, per ESPN.

By the numbers: Riley has compiled 963 rushing yards to pace all FBS ball-carriers in 2026, including a Week 8 stat line of 13 carries for 128 yards and two touchdowns against Washington State.

What to watch: Riley stands 37 yards shy of the 1,000-yard threshold entering Boise State's next conference matchup.

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@FieldYates 2026-10-28T18:19:00.799897+00:00

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