Hello everyone. So football is honestly my passion, and I'm really interested in standout performances and records. I’ve been wondering, what is the record for the most yards gained by a player in a single college football game? Would be amazing if someone knows!
Absolutely, happy to help out a fellow football enthusiast! The record for the most yards gained in a single college football game was set by Samaje Perine, a running back from the University of Oklahoma. On November 22, 2014, Perine broke the record by rushing for an incredible 427 yards in a game against the University of Kansas. This record-breaking performance surpassed the previous record of 408 yards set by Melvin Gordon of the University of Wisconsin-Madison just a week prior. Isn't it fascinating how record-breaking performances can sometimes be so close together?
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