LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette rushed his way into the history books in Saturday’s matchup against the South Carolina Gamecocks, becoming the 10th running back in FBS history to eclipse 1,000 rushing yards in the first five games of the season, according to ESPN Stats & Info.
Fournette, the current Heisman Trophy favorite, also became the fastest player in school history to reach the benchmark, according to Ross Dellenger of the Advocate.
In distinctive fashion, the standout sophomore set the record on an 87-yard touchdown run with 14 minutes and 14 seconds remaining in the third quarter, as shown by Michael Shamburger of The Big Lead:
Fournette has been the force who has catapulted undefeated LSU into the Top 10 and has it poised for a run at the College Football Playoff.