West Virginia's Cam Cook leads Big 12 in rushing yards after Week 8
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026
Cam Cook of West Virginia remains the top rusher in the Big 12 with 923 rushing yards as of October 26, 2026. His quarterback, Michael Hawkins Jr., leads the nation with 16 rushing touchdowns, contributing two in their recent win over TCU. Other notable performances include Cincinnati’s Cole Tabb with 173 rushing yards against Texas Tech and Kansas’ Dylan Edwards rushing for 156 yards against Baylor. Cook and Hawkins' efforts continue to keep West Virginia competitive in the conference standings.
- •Cam Cook has 923 rushing yards, leading the Big 12.
- •Michael Hawkins Jr. has scored 16 rushing touchdowns this season.
- •Cincinnati's Cole Tabb rushed for 173 yards in an upset win.
- •Dylan Edwards contributed 156 yards in Kansas' upset over Baylor.
- •West Virginia continues to perform well in the Big 12 standings.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Big 12 football rushing yards, touchdown leaders after Week 8
"West Virginia's Cam Cook still leads the Big 12 in rushing yards, and his teammate, QB Michael Hawkins Jr., still leads in rushing touchdowns.
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