
Fresno State’s record-setting, all-purpose RB who never stopped churning out big plays
In the 2012 season, Robbie Rouse was Fresno State’s engine: he rushed for 1,490 yards and 12 touchdowns on 282 carries while adding 435 receiving yards, and he finished as the program’s all-time leading rusher with 4,647 career yards. His differentiator wasn’t just production — it was workload, durability, and versatility, plus a knack for explosive games (like 286 rushing yards in 2010 and a record-breaking outburst in 2012). He fits a team that wants a tough, reliable, pass-catching back who can carry an offense and keep coming back for more.