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Jeremy Payne leads Big 12 rushing as Welch enters top 10 after Week 2

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Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Jeremy Payne leads Big 12 rushing as Welch enters top 10 after Week 2
Summary

As of September 14, 2026, TCU's Jeremy Payne tops the Big 12 rushing leaderboard with 221 yards. Colorado running back Micah Welch made headlines by entering the top 10 with 164 yards, including a 100-yard performance against Weber State. Cincinnati's Gi'Bran Payne also impressed with 102 yards and two touchdowns against West Carolina. BYU's LJ Martin, last season's Offensive Player of the Year, has yet to secure a 100-yard game this season but had 98 yards against Arizona. The current top 10 rushers feature a mix of emerging talent and returning stars, with competitive performances shaping the as the season progresses.

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By the Numbers
  • •Jeremy Payne, TCU, leads with 221 rushing yards.
  • •Micah Welch, Colorado, moves into the top 10 with 164 yards.
  • •Gi'Bran Payne, Cincinnati, earns 102 yards and two touchdowns.
  • •LJ Martin, BYU, has not yet reached 100 rushing yards this season.
  • •Big 12 rushing performance continues to evolve after Week 2.
Latest Updates
  • 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — Big 12 football receiving leaders after Week 2
  • 10:31 AMYahoo Sports — Big 12 football rushing yardage leaders after Week 2
What they're saying
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Here is a look at the top receivers in the Big 12 after Week 2, with a Colorado receiver cracking the top 10 in both receiving yards and touchdowns.

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TCU's Jeremy Payne leads the Big 12 in rushing yards after Week 2, while Colorado's Micah Welch climbed into the top 10 with a 100-yard game.

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