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Kendrick Raphael vs. Makhi Hughes: 2026 stats compared

SMU vs. Houston

Kendrick Raphael is ahead on 5 of 8 stats, including rushing yards, yards per carry and rushing TDs. Makhi Hughes has the edge on rushing success rate. Both are running backs: Kendrick Raphael for SMU and Makhi Hughes for Houston, 2026 season through Oct 24, 2026.

Kendrick Raphael vs. Makhi Hughes, stat by stat

StatKendrick RaphaelMakhi Hughes
Rushing yards632 21st517 44th
Carries117 24th117 23rd
Yards per carry5.4 118th4.4 249th
Rushing TDs8 18th4 87th
Rushing success rate48.7% 88th54.7% 28th
Explosive runs (12+ yards)14 13th7 98th
Catches9 124th9 114th
Receiving yards108 63rd78 113th

The better number on each row is marked. National ranks are among every FBS running back with the stat; rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Where do Kendrick Raphael and Makhi Hughes rank nationally?

Kendrick RaphaelMakhi HughesRushing yards21st44thCarries24th23rdYards per carry118th249thRushing TDs18th87thRushing success rate88th28thExplosive runs (12+ yards)13th98thCatches124th114thReceiving yards63rd113th1st (best)428th

Each row is one stat. The dots show where Kendrick Raphael and Makhi Hughes rank among FBS running backs with enough snaps to qualify, with each player's rank printed by his dot: further left is better. Hover or tap a dot for the number behind it.

Kendrick Raphael and Makhi Hughes: career stats

Kendrick Raphael

SeasonTeamCarriesRush ydsYds/carryRush TDCatchesRec ydsRec TD
2023NC State673114.6110960
2024NC State784255.4310410
2025California2339524.113342451
2026SMU1176325.4891081
Career4952,3204.725634902

Makhi Hughes

SeasonTeamCarriesRush ydsYds/carryRush TDCatchesRec ydsRec TD
2023Tulane2581,3785.3711670
2024Tulane2651,4015.315191762
2025Oregon17704.102240
2026Houston1175174.449780
Career6573,3665.126413452

Seasons since 2022 from CollegeFootballData.com (FBS games), plus this season from the play-by-play.

Their seasons, game by game

Kendrick Raphael

RB, SMU (6–1). Senior. 5-11, 200 pounds. Naples, FL

WeekOpponentRushing yardsCarriesRushing TDsReceiving yards
1Florida State751200
2UC Davis33123
3Louisville18922311
4Missouri State9322148
5Boston College451510
7Virginia1242204
8California10321222

Makhi Hughes

RB, Houston (6–2). Senior. 6-0, 210 pounds. Birmingham, AL

WeekOpponentRushing yardsCarriesRushing TDsReceiving yards
1Oregon State981718
2Southern44810
3Texas Tech7115028
4Georgia Southern7016014
5UCF2710019
6Kansas State781410
7Oklahoma State771803
8Utah521916

Questions about Kendrick Raphael vs. Makhi Hughes

Who's better, Kendrick Raphael or Makhi Hughes?

Kendrick Raphael is ahead on 5 of 8 stats, including rushing yards, yards per carry and rushing TDs. Makhi Hughes has the edge on rushing success rate. Both are running backs: Kendrick Raphael for SMU and Makhi Hughes for Houston, 2026 season through Oct 24, 2026.

Who has more rushing yards, Kendrick Raphael or Makhi Hughes?

Kendrick Raphael: 632 rushing yards to Makhi Hughes's 517, 21st among FBS running backs.

Who has more rushing touchdowns, Kendrick Raphael or Makhi Hughes?

Kendrick Raphael: 8 rushing TDs to Makhi Hughes's 4, 18th among FBS running backs.

Who's more efficient, Kendrick Raphael or Makhi Hughes?

Makhi Hughes: 54.7% rushing success rate to Kendrick Raphael's 48.7%, 28th among FBS running backs.

Who has more explosive runs, Kendrick Raphael or Makhi Hughes?

Kendrick Raphael: 14 explosive runs (12+ yards) to Makhi Hughes's 7, 13th among FBS running backs.

Who has more career rushing yards, Kendrick Raphael or Makhi Hughes?

Makhi Hughes: 3,366 to Kendrick Raphael's 2,320, counting FBS seasons since 2022.

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