Turbo Richard leads Big Ten rushing yardage after Week 5

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Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Turbo Richard leads Big Ten rushing yardage after Week 5
Summary

After Week 5 in the Big Ten, Indiana's Turbo Richard has surged to the top of the rushing yardage leaderboard with 587 yards, following a 204-yard performance in a win against Rutgers. His teammate, Lee Beebe Jr., sits second with 520 yards. Other notable rushers include King Miller of USC with 493 yards and Antwan Raymond of Rutgers with 469 yards. Penn State struggles to find a rhythm in its rushing game, with James Peoples leading the team with only 212 yards, ranking 25th in the conference. The Nittany Lions face USC next, a team close behind in rushing statistics.

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  • •Turbo Richard has 587 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns this season.
  • •Lee Beebe Jr. ranks second in the Big Ten with 520 rushing yards.
  • •Penn State's James Peoples leads with just 212 rushing yards.
  • •Indiana's depth in the running game has been a key to its early success.
  • •Penn State ranks 8th in the Big Ten with 156.4 rushing yards per game.
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Indiana's dynamic rushing duo is pacing the Big Ten in rushing yardage through Week 5.

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