NORMAN — Sophomore running back Samaje Perine has quickly worked his way up Oklahoma's career rushing lists, and is positioning himself to make a run at becoming one of the greatest backs in school history.
Here's a look at OU's all-time leading rushers and where they were after their second seasons of action.
BILLY SIMS (1975-79)
After two seasons: 89 rushes, 552 yards, six touchdowns
Career: 593 rushes, 4,118 yards, 53 touchdowns
JOE WASHINGTON (1972-75)
After two seasons: 293 rushes, 1,806 yards, 17 touchdowns
Career: 675 rushes, 4,071 yards, 39 touchdowns
ADRIAN PETERSON (2004-06)
After two seasons: 560 rushes, 3,029 yards, 29 touchdowns
Career: 748 rushes, 4,041 yards, 41 touchdowns
QUENTIN GRIFFIN (1999-2002)
After two seasons: 244 rushes, 1,108 yards, 20 touchdowns
Career: 713 rushes, 3,796 yards, 44 touchdowns
SAMAJE PERINE (2014-present)
Current: 457 rushes, 2,873 yards, 34 touchdowns
Note: Oklahoma's fourth all-time leading rusher, Steve Owens, is not included because when he played in the 1960s, freshmen were not eligible to play varsity football per NCAA rules.