Big Ten rushing yardage leaders after Week 8

Sep 5, 2026; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers running back Turbo Richard (1) carries the ball against the North Texas Mean Green during the first quarter at Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Even with a down game form both of them, Indiana's dominant duo still leads the rushing charts in the big Ten after eight weeks. Turbo Richard is the top dog despite only rushing for 68 yards in the Hoosier's win over Michigan. Lee Beebe Jr. also had a slow day, but the fact that Curt Cignetti can rely on both of his backs is huge.

While UCLA's leading rusher in Wayne Knight scored a touchdown, he was not their big story on the ground, as Anthony Woods moved within one spot of the top 10 with a solid performance that included 112 yards and a TD. Still, o other player in the Big Ten has hit double digits in the rushing touchdown department but Knight.

Here is a look at the Big Ten's rushing yardage leaders after Week 8.

1. Turbo Richard, Indiana

Season rushing yards: 643
Touchdowns: 6

2. Antwan Raymond, Rutgers

Sep 4, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans running back King Miller (8) carries the ball against the Fresno State Bulldogs in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Season rushing yards: 648
Touchdowns: 6

3. Lee Beebe Jr., Indiana

Indiana's Lee Beebe Jr. (29) runs during the Indiana versus Northwestern football game at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026.

Season rushing yards: 631
Touchdowns: 4

4. Wayne Knight, UCLA

UCLA running back Wayne Knight (3) celebrates a touchdown during the second half against San Diego State at the Rose Bowl.

Season rushing yards: 627
Touchdowns: 12 (leads Big Ten)

5. King Miller, USC

Sep 4, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers running back Fame Ijeboi (2) avoids a tackle by Indiana State Sycamores linebacker Braxton Sampson (42) during the second quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium.

Season rushing yards: 602
Touchdowns: 4

6. Fame Ijeboi, Purdue

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kamari Moulton (28) breaks free for a first down against Northern Illinois on Sept. 5, 2026, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Season rushing yards: 568
Touchdowns: 9

7. Caleb Komolafe, Northwestern

Ohio State Buckeyes running back Bo Jackson (25) runs against the Texas Longhorns.

Season rushing yards: 551
Touchdowns: 5

8. Kamari Moulton, Iowa

Massachusetts Minutemen at Rutgers Scarlet Knights football in Piscataway, New Jersey on Thursday, September 3, 2026. Rutgers #3 Antwan Raymond.

Season rushing yards: 541
Touchdowns: 4

9. Bo Jackson, Ohio State

Oct 2, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats running back Caleb Komolafe (5) runs the ball against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the first quarter at New Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Season rushing yards: 516
Touchdowns: 4

10. Aidan Laughery, Illinois

Sep 12, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Jamal Rule (25) runs for a touchdown against the Bowling Green Falcons during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Season rushing yards: 514
Touchdowns: 2

Who is Penn State's leading rusher after Week 8?

After a bye week, Penn State's rushing leaders remain the same with Carson Hansen leading the way with 278 and James Peoples right behind at 246. Still, the run game has been one of Penn State's biggest issues throughout the season, so chances are that Matt Campbell will want to ensure that his squad's solidity on the ground is fixed down the stretch. It could be the difference between a bowl appearance and missing out entirely.