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Cam Cook leads Big 12 rushing yards after Week 6 of 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 11:30 AM

Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Cam Cook leads Big 12 rushing yards after Week 6 of 2026 season

Summary

West Virginia's Cam Cook remains the leading rusher in the Big 12 with 793 rushing yards. His teammate, Michael Hawkins Jr., contributes significantly, ranking third in rushing yards with 672 and leads the conference in rushing touchdowns with 12. Despite their overall team struggles, West Virginia rushed for over 300 yards in a recent loss to Arizona. In other performances, Utah's Wayshawn Parker had a standout game, rushing for 171 yards and two touchdowns, while BYU's Bear Bachmeier added 109 yards in a win against Iowa State. The latest rankings showcase the top rushers in the conference as of Week 6.

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By the Numbers

•Cam Cook has 793 rushing yards in the Big 12.
•Michael Hawkins Jr. follows with 672 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns.
•West Virginia rushed for over 300 yards in a loss to Arizona.
•Wayshawn Parker from Utah rushed for 171 yards in his last game.
•Bear Bachmeier recorded 109 rushing yards for BYU against Iowa State.

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11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Big 12 football rushing yardage leaders after Week 6 of 2026 season

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West Virginia's Cam Cook still leads the Big 12 in rushing yards while his teammate, Michael Hawkins Jr, still leads the Big 12 in rushing touchdowns.
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