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Greatest College Football Players by Number: 1-33
No. 21 | Barry Sanders, HB, Oklahoma State (1985-88)
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He played behind Thurman Thomas but when he got his chance ... wow. In 1988 Sanders set 34 NCAA records -- he led the nation in rushing (2,628), all-purpose yards (3,250) and scoring (234 points) -- and won the Heisman Trophy, Walter Camp and Maxwell Awards.

Runner-up:
Desmond Howard, WR/KR, Michigan (1989-91)
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