Archie Griffin ranked 21st in Sports Illustrated's top 50 college football players
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Last updated Jul 15, 2026
Archie Griffin, the only two-time Heisman Trophy winner, was ranked 21st in Sports Illustrated's recently published list of the top 50 college football players of all-time. With 5,589 rushing yards and a record of 31 consecutive games with at least 100 rushing yards, Griffin's low ranking has drawn criticism. While the list features many football greats including Jim Brown and Herschel Walker, many believe Griffin should have been placed higher, reinforcing his historical significance in college football. The complete top 50 list has been made available by Sports Illustrated.
- •Archie Griffin is Ohio State's all-time rushing leader.
- •Griffin played during the impactful Woody Hayes era.
- •Sports Illustrated published the list on July 13, 2026.
- •Top players include Jim Brown and Herschel Walker.
- 1:36 AMYahoo Sports — Ohio State great Archie Griffin snubbed in SI's CFB top 50 All-time?
"Ohio State running back legend Archie Griffin was ranked surprisingly low in SI's top 50 college football players of all-time.
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