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Big 12 football rushing yards, touchdown leaders after Week 8

For another week, West Virginia's top running back, Cam Cook, and quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. lead the Big 12 in rushing. Cook is the first Big 12 back to reach 900 rushing yards, while Hawkins Jr. leads the nation with 16 rushing touchdowns. Two of those came in their victory over the Horned Frogs on Saturday.

Duke Watson was key in UCF's upset over BYU, rushing for 94 yards and averaging 6.3 yards per carry. Cincinnati running back Cole Tabb also helped lead an upset, rushing for 173 yards and a touchdown in the Bearcats' win over Texas Tech. Dylan Edwards also ran wild in Kansas' upset win over Baylor, rushing for 156 yards.

Here is a look at the top 10 rushers in the Big 12 in rushing yards after Week 8:

Big 12 Rushing Yardage Leaders

Sep 26, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers running back Cam Cook (4) runs the ball during the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images
  1. Cam Cook, West Virginia (923 rushing yards)

  2. Michael Hawkins Jr., West Virginia (836)

  3. Aiden Flora, Iowa State (716)

  4. Caleb Hawkins, Oklahoma State (712)

  5. Wayshawn Parker, Utah (644)

  6. Cole Tabb, Cincinnati (621)

  7. J'Koby Williams, Texas Tech (619)

  8. Duke Watson, UCF (577)

  9. Dylan Edwards, Kansas (531)

  10. Makhi Hughes, Houston (516)

Big 12 Rushing Touchdown Leaders

Oct 3, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA;  Iowa State Cyclones cornerback Keyon Washington (1) chases West Virginia Mountaineers quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. (3) at Jack Trice Stadium.  Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images
  1. Michael Hawkins Jr., West Virginia (16 rushing touchdowns)

  2. Cole Tabb, Cincinnati (9)

  3. Wayshawn Parker, Utah (8)

  4. Bear Bachmeier, BYU (7)

  5. Cam Cook, West Virginia (7)

  6. Aiden Flora, Iowa State (6)

  7. Cardae Mack, Arizona State (6)

  8. Conner Weigman, Houston (6)

  9. JC French, Cincinnati (6)

  10. Devon Dampier, Utah (5)

  11. J'Koby Williams, Texas Tech (5)

  12. Kedrick Reescano, Arizona (5)

  13. Rodney Fields Jr., Kansas State (5)

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