Harris rushed for a combined 4,786 yards and 39 touchdowns during his college career at Temple and Boston College. He had 1,054 yards and 12 touchdowns in 10 games in 2012, his lone season as an Owl. His average of 105.4 rushing yards per game led the Big East. He rushed for school and conference single-game records of 351 yards and seven touchdowns against Army on Nov. 17.