Montie Quinn Shatters NCAA Rushing Record with 522 Yards

In a wild, unforgettable display of athleticism, Montie Quinn—Curry College’s running back—broke the NCAA rushing record with 522 yards and seven touchdowns on just 20 carries. That stat line alone turned heads everywhere.

Quinn’s feat set a new benchmark in college football and shoved him straight into the national spotlight. The Colonels crushed Nichols 71-27, adding another exclamation point to their dominant season.

This blog post digs into how Quinn pulled off this record-breaking night, the decisions that set it up, and what it could mean for his future and Curry College football as a whole.

Montie Quinn’s Historic Performance

On October 19, 2025, Quinn’s performance was basically off the charts. By the third quarter, Curry had already run away with it, but Quinn just kept piling on.

He smashed the previous NCAA record—no matter the division. For context, Oklahoma’s Samaje Perine held the FBS record at 427 yards in 2014, and Heidelberg’s Cartel Brooks owned the Division III mark at 465 yards since 2013.

Quinn became the first player to ever top 500 rushing yards in a single game. That’s something you just don’t see.

The Game Breakdown

His touchdowns came on huge runs: 85, 84, 76, 64, 58, 30, and 2 yards. That’s not just luck—it’s a mix of raw talent and smart coaching.

Head coach Todd Parsons pointed out that Nichols rarely stacked the box, leaving their run defense wide open for Quinn to exploit. Sometimes, you just have to take what they give you.

Strategic Insights from Coach Todd Parsons

Parsons went into the game planning to lean on Quinn, since Nichols’ run defense looked shaky. Still, nobody expected Quinn to blow the doors off quite like this.

Parsons said he didn’t really grasp the full historical weight of the night until the announcers started rattling off records. Quinn already held the single-game school record from last year, but this was something else entirely.

Focus on Execution

Throughout the game, Parsons and Quinn kept their heads down, focusing on execution—not stats. That discipline paid off, play after play.

It’s rare to see a midseason performance explode like this. Honestly, it’s the kind of thing coaches dream about but rarely get to witness.

The Aftermath of the Record-Breaking Game

Quinn’s impact hit fast. By the final whistle, he’d racked up 1,450 yards and 17 touchdowns for the season, cementing his place as a Division III powerhouse.

The buzz was immediate—interviews, mentions everywhere, and a flood of new fans. His Instagram shot up from about 1,800 to 2,631 followers overnight, with nearly half a million profile views. Not bad for a college football Saturday.

National Recognition

SportsCenter and other big outlets picked up the story, blasting Quinn’s name across the country. Suddenly, Curry College and the little town of Milton, Massachusetts, got their moment in the spotlight.

Quinn’s legacy at Curry is now rock solid. He holds a pile of school records, including all-time rushing leader with 4,435 yards and the career touchdown crown.

Quinn’s Career and Legacy

Now a senior, Montie Quinn’s left a mark on Curry College football that won’t fade anytime soon. He started the 2025 season as the school’s all-time rushing leader and, somehow, managed to add three of the top five single-season rushing records to his resume.

Defensive coordinators have dreaded facing him for four years straight. Quinn’s picked up plenty of honors: Offensive Rookie of the Year as a freshman, Co-Offensive Player of the Year as a sophomore, and he even made the Gagliardi Trophy finalist list—the Division III version of the Heisman.

Future Prospects

The Colonels are sitting at 5-1, and they’ve been putting up an eye-popping 61.25 points per game over the last four matchups. Quinn’s future? Honestly, it looks pretty bright right now.