Big Ten rushing yardage leaders after Week 9

As we move into November, the chase for the Big Ten's rushing title is coming down to the final stretch. Three players in the Big Ten have rushed for at least 700 yards this season, and two of them are on the same roster. Turbo Richard and Lee Beebe Jr. continue to power Indiana's rushing attack, which has been needed to help provide an edge in some close, low-scoring defensive battles in Big Ten play for the defending champions.

UCLA's Wayne Knight is also among the Big Ten's top running backs this season with a Big Ten-leading 12 rushing touchdowns and the fourth-most rushing yards in the conference so far. No other player in the Big Ten has more than 9 rushing touchdowns this season. Across town from him, USC's King Miller has pulled even

with Knight in rushing yards and continues to be an asset for the Trojans.

Here is a look at the Big Ten's rushing yardage leaders after the results of Week 9.

1. Turbo Richard, Indiana

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

Season rushing yards: 745
Touchdowns: 6

2. Antwan Raymond, Rutgers

Nov 29, 2025; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights running back Antwan Raymond (3) is tackled by Penn State Nittany Lions cornerback AJ Harris (4) during the second half at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Season rushing yards: 733
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: 715
Touchdowns: 4

4. (tied) 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: 680
Touchdowns: 12 (leads Big Ten)

4. (tied) King Miller, USC

Southern California Trojans running back King Miller (8) runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium.

Season rushing yards: 680
Touchdowns: 5

6. Bo Jackson, Ohio State

Ohio State Buckeyes running back Bo Jackson (25) reacts to a dropped pass during the NCAA football game against the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 31, 2026.

Season rushing yards: 637
Touchdowns: 4

7. Caleb Komolafe, Northwestern

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: 618
Touchdowns: 5

8. Fame Ijeboi, Purdue

Oct 16, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Ryan Browne (15) hands the ball off to Purdue Boilermakers running back Fame Ijeboi (2) during the first quarter against the Washington Huskies at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

Season rushing yards: 588
Touchdowns: 9

9. Aidan Laughery, Illinois

Illinois’ Aidan Laughery celebrates his a touchdown against Michigan State during the first quarter on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

Season rushing yards: 560
Touchdowns: 2

10. Kamari Moulton, Iowa

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Jeremy Hecklinski (10) hands the ball to Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kamari Moulton (28) Oct. 24, 2026 during a Big Ten football game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Season rushing yards: 541
Touchdowns: 4

Who is Penn State's leading rusher after Week 9?

Carson Hansen remains Penn State's leading rusher through Week 9 with 374 rushing yards, along with 5 rushing touchdowns. But Cam Wallace had a career-high 135 rushing yards in Penn State's Week 9 win over Purdue to help him make an argument for more serious playing time down the final stretch of the regular season. Expect to see more of Cam Wallace in the final four games of the season, and he could make a push to end the season as Penn State's leading rusher.

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