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The 5 longest touchdown runs of the 2013 college football season

Jeff Hanisch / Reuters

Few things in college football are as exciting as witnessing a running back blast through a defense to break open for a long distance sprint to the end zone. Five players pulled off touchdown runs of 90 yards or greater in the 2013 season, with Terry Baggett's 96-yard dash standing as the longest. 

Here is a look at the five longest runs from the 2013 season.

Michael Gordon's 91-yard run versus Arkansas-Pine Bluff

Arkansas State opened its season with 62-11 demolition job of poor Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Michael "Flash" Gordon carried the ball just four times, but he ripped off a 91-yard run to the end zone to put the Red Wolves up 41-0 in the second quarter. 

Brandin Byrd goes 91-yards for the score versus Tulsa

North Texas running back Brandin Byrd quietly turned in an impressive one thousand yard season, highlighted by his career-best 251 rushing yard effort in a 42-10 win over Tulsa in November. His 91-yard touchdown run in the third quarter tied him with Gordon and Daniel Jenkins for the third longest in college football last season. 

Daniel Jenkins' 91-yard sprint versus Northern Arizona

Northern Arizona's Division II defense was no match for the Arizona Wildcats explosive backfield. You can take Ka'Deem Carey out of the game, but his backup Daniel Jenkins will still light you up for a big gain. 

James White's 93-yard run versus Indiana

Wisconsin running back James White capped a good college career with a 1,444 rushing yard and 13 touchdown performance in 2013. He broke free for a 93-yard sprint to open the scoring in a 51-3 romp over Indiana.

Terry Baggett's 96-yard run versus Eastern Michigan

Army pummelled Eastern Michigan 50-25 in an October meeting at West Point. Terry Baggett led Army's rushing attack with 304 yards and four touchdowns. His 96-yard sprint to the end zone in the third quarter was the longest touchdown run of the 2013 season. 

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