All-Time Leaders: Longest Interception Returns

On the heels of Will Johnson’s pick-six last Saturday night against Fresno State, here’s a look at the longest interception returns in program history:

1. 94 yards – Brandon Herron (2011 vs. Western Michigan)
2. 92 yards – Thomas Darden (1971 vs. UCLA)
3. 88 yards – Ernest Shazor (2004 vs. Miami-OH)
4. 86 yards – Will Johnson (2024 vs. Fresno State)
5. 81 yards – Mike Rotunno (1955 vs. Missouri)
6. 81 yards – Mike Sainristil (2023 vs. Washington)
7. 80 yards – David Long, Jr. (2017 vs. Maryland)
8. 73 yards – Josh Metellus (2018 vs. SMU)
9. 72 yards – Blake Countess (2013 vs. Minnesota)
10. 72 yards – Mike Sainristil (2023 vs. Michigan State)

Hit the jump for some videos.

Brandon Herron’s 94-yarder:

Will Johnson’s 86-yarder:

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