Start with Barry Sanders 215 in 1988, go from there.
Walter Payton broke O.J. Simpson's single-game rushing record. Payton gained 275 rushing yards in a 1977 game against the Minnesota Vikings.
Adrian Peterson - 296 Rushing yards on November 4th 2007 against the San Diego Chargers
In the NFL, he had 1 game of 100+ yards rushing (112 rushing yards against the Saints in 1968) and 2 other games of 100+ yards combined rushing and receiving, both coming in 1968.
Minnesota Vikings RB - Adrian Peterson. He ran for 296 yards against the Chicago Bears in 2007
In 2003, Jamal Lewis rushed for 295 yards for the Baltimore Ravens against the Cleveland Browns.
Jamal Lewis of the Baltimore Raavens who rushed for 295 yards in a game against the Cleveland Browns on the September 15, 2003
Jamal Lewis
Mike Anderson with 251 rushing yards against the New Orleans Saints on December 3, 2000.
Walter Peyton with 275 yards against the Minnesota Viking on November 20th 1977.
Tiki Barber with 234 rushing yards against the Washington Redskins on December 30, 2006.
Most rushing yards, game: 314, Eddie George(November 11, 1995 vs. Illinois)
The NFL record for yards gained rushing by a team in a single game is 426 by the Detroit Lions in a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates (now Steelers) on November 4, 1934.