Jahiem White leads college football in rushing at North Texas
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 8:03 PM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026
Jahiem White, running back for North Texas Mean Green, is the leading rusher in college football after recovering from a season-ending knee injury. In his first season with UNT after transferring from West Virginia, White has recorded 1,054 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns over eight games. He is gaining attention from NFL scouts, with comparisons drawn to Darren Sproles. North Texas currently holds a 6-2 overall record and is targeting a conference title and potential playoff berth, with regular-season games remaining against Rice, UTSA, Tulane, and UAB.
- •White has 1,054 rushing yards this season.
- •He has scored 15 touchdowns through eight games.
- •North Texas leads the country in total offense at over 540 yards per game.
- •White's next chance to add to his stats comes against Rice.
- •The team is 6-2 and undefeated in the American Conference.
- 8:03 PMYahoo Sports — From rehab to the top of college football: Jahiem White's North Texas rise
"A season-ending knee injury put his future in question. Now people are comparing him to Darren Sproles.
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