Big 12 rushing yardage leaders after Week 4 of 2026 season

The Big 12 conference has multiple teams with elite running back rooms. West Virginia may have the best running back room in the conference, and arguably one of the top in the country, with Cam Cook, who is leading the Big 12 in rushing yards, and Michael Hawkins Jr who is leading the conference in

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The Big 12 conference has multiple teams with elite running back rooms. West Virginia may have the best running back room in the conference, and arguably one of the top in the country, with Cam Cook, who is leading the Big 12 in rushing yards, and Michael Hawkins Jr who is leading the conference in rushing touchdowns. Both backs had over 100 rushing yards in the Mountaineers' loss to Oklahoma State.

While everyone thinks about Oklahoma State's passing game, their run game cannot be underestimated either. Their top running back, Caleb Hawkins, had 180 rushing yards and a touchdown in the Cowboys' win over West Virginia.

Cincinnati also has some talented rushers. Both Gi'Bran Payne and Cole Tabb had over 100 rushing yards last week, while Tabb got

all the touchdowns with three in their win over Kansas State. Their quarterback, JC French, is also a talented rusher and remains in the top 10 in rushing touchdowns.

Here are the top 10 rushers in the Big 12 in rushing yards after Week 4:

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 first quarter against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

Cam Cook, West Virginia (510 rushing yards)
Caleb Hawkins, Oklahoma State (441)
Michael Hawkins Jr., West Virginia (425)
Aiden Flora, Iowa State (382)
Gi'Bran Payne, Cincinnati (368)
Jeremy Payne, TCU (355)
Duke Watson, UCF (354)
LJ Martin, BYU (328)
Wayshawn Parker, Utah (328)
Cole Tabb, Cincinnati (311)

Big 12 Rushing Touchdown Leaders

Sep 26, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. (3) runs the ball for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images