Rodney Smith by the numbers
23
Touchdowns in his three seasons: 21 rushing, two kickoff returns.
3,850
All-purpose yards, putting him within striking distance of Darrell Thompson's school record of 5,109 career all-purpose yards.
104.1
All-purpose yards per game, in his 37 career games.
2,805
Rushing yards, most among returning running backs in the Big Ten.
153
High for rushing yards in a game (Nov. 5, 2016 vs. Purdue)
.5
Yards-per-carry drop in Smith's average between 2016 (4.8 ypc) and 2017 (4.3).
682
Touches on offense in his three seasons: 626 carries, 56 receptions.
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