Peru State College Athletics

By the time Alvin Holder’ football career ended in 1981, he had rewritten PSC rushing records and was among the all-time NAIA national leaders. A two-time first-team All –American, the Tampa, Florida native gained 5,033 yards rushing, ran for over 100 yards 27 times in his four-year career and over 200 yards seven times. Holder led the nation in rushing in 1980 with 179.3 yards per game. Peru State was 27-20-3 during his career and 9-1 during his remarkable season.