Louis Ivory


Louis Ivory is a former American college football running back. He played for Furman.

Early life

Ivory was born in Fort Valley, Georgia, where he attended Peach County High School.

College career

Ivory grew up 140 miles from Division I-AA powerhouse Georgia Southern, which did not recruit him. He instead attended rival Furman University. In 2000, Ivory recorded 2,079 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns on 286 carries.
As a junior, he received the 2000 Walter Payton Award for the most outstanding player in Division I-AA. In his senior year, Ivory rushed for 1,719 yards and 19 touchdowns on 289 carries.