Big Ten rushing yardage leaders after Week 4

Big Ten rushing yardage leaders after Week 4

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Big Ten rushing yardage leaders after Week 4

With the first month of the college football season coming to a close, the Big Ten rushing title is still up for grabs, but a possible contender continues to impress on the West Coast.

UCLA running back Wayne Knight continues to lead the Big Ten in rushing yardage and touchdowns after another 100-yard performance in UCLA's road win at Maryland. Knight's 9 touchdowns is currently the second-most in the nation behind only Florida running back Jaden Baugh (11 touchdowns). He is tied for second with West Virginia's Michael Hawkins Jr.

A big riser in the Big Ten rushing leaderboard this week is Indiana's backup running back, Lee Beebe Jr. Beebe Jr. stepped in for an injured Turbo Richard against Northwestern and rushed for 203 yards in the win. As a result, he became Indiana's new leading rusher and soared up to fourth in the Big Ten in rushing yardage. It pays to have quality depth in Bloomington.

Here is a look at the Big Ten's rushing yardage leaders after Week 4.

1. 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: 445
  • Touchdowns: 9 (leads Big Ten)

2. Antwan Raymond, Rutgers

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

  • Season rushing yards: 438
  • Touchdowns: 4

3. King Miller, USC

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: 412
  • Touchdowns: 3

4. 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: 398
  • Touchdowns: 3

5. 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: 383
  • Touchdowns: 4

6. Jamal Rule, Nebraska

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: 333
  • Touchdowns: 5

7. Cam Edwards, Michigan State

Michigan State’s Cam Edwards runs for a gain against Eastern Michigan during the fourth quarter on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

  • Season rushing yards: 304
  • Touchdowns: 3

8. Fame Ijeboi, Purdue

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: 289
  • Touchdowns: 6

9. Kamari Moulton, Iowa

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: 284
  • Touchdowns: 2

10. Bo Jackson, Ohio State

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

  • Season rushing yards: 283
  • Touchdowns: 2

Who is Penn State's leading rusher after Week 4?

Following Week 4, Penn State has a new leading rusher on the team. James Peoples, who transferred from Ohio State, has taken over as the team's leading rusher following his performance against Wisconsin. Peoples has rushed for 199 yards and 2 touchdowns, and he is averaging 5.38 yards per carry. Peoples has passed Carson Hansen, a transfer from Iowa State, and seems to be worthy of more rushing opportunities moving forward. Hansen has rushed for 180 yards and 1 touchdown.

Peoples ranks 20th in the Big Ten in rushing yardage as Penn State continues to try to fix its underperforming running game.

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