HARDING UNIVERSITY (AR) — RB
3.66 GPA — Kinesiology
Head Coach: Roddy Mote | Athletics Director: Jeff Morgan
Faculty Athletics Representative: Stephen Burks
A record-setting All-America running back who helped Harding capture the 2023 NCAA Division II national championship, Andrew Miller has combined outstanding athletic achievement with academic excellence and a commitment to mentoring young people. The Searcy, Arkansas, native becomes Harding's second NFF National Scholar-Athlete, joining his teammate Ty Dugger who was honored last year.
Miller carries a 3.66 GPA in kinesiology and is on pace to graduate in December 2026. A 2025 CSC First Team Academic All-American and Academic All-District selection, he has earned Great American Conference Academic Honor Roll recognition twice and been named to the Dean's List four times.
A three-year letterman and 2026 team captain, Miller earned consensus First Team All-America honors in 2025 and finished runner-up for the Harlon Hill Trophy, presented to the nation's top Division II player. A First Team All-GAC selection, he also received the 2025 Darren McFadden Award, presented to the top running back in the state.
He broke six Harding single-season records in 2025, including rushing yards (2,048) and rushing touchdowns (28), both ranking second nationally in Division II. He also shattered the school's single-game rushing record with 298 yards and four touchdowns on just 21 carries against Henderson State. Entering 2026, Miller ranked fourth in Harding history with 3,618 career rushing yards and third with 50 rushing touchdowns, recording 15 games with at least 100 rushing yards and three with 200 or more. Through seven games in 2026, Miller had rushed for 908 yards and 15 touchdowns on 152 carries, averaging 129.7 yards per game while leading the Great American Conference in rushing yards and touchdowns. His 15 rushing touchdowns rank third nationally in Division II, while he stands fifth in total points scored (90) and seventh in both rushing yards (908) and rushing yards per game (129.7).
He helped Harding complete a perfect 15-0 season en route to the 2023 Division II national championship and return to the title game in 2025, finishing as runner-up. The Bisons also reached the Super Region 3 final in 2024, finishing No. 4 nationally, and captured three consecutive GAC championships. Harding compiled a remarkable 42-3 record during his first three seasons. Harding, currently 7-0, is ranked No. 2 in the AFCA Poll.
In the community, Miller has participated in Harding's Bison Buddies program throughout his college career, visiting area elementary schools weekly to mentor students. He also volunteers at youth football camps.
(All stats through Oct. 17, 2026.)
