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Big 12 football rushing yardage leaders include a QB near the top

The Big 12’s rushing leaders are shaping up as a story beyond just traditional backs, with a quarterback making a strong case for inclusion. West Virginia’s Cam Cook leads the conference with 833 rushing yards, while teammate Michael Hawkins Jr.

follows with 749 yards and a league-high 14 rushing touchdowns. Iowa State’s Aiden Flora (680 yards) and Utah’s Wayshawn Parker (597 yards) round out the top four, though Parker’s recent 98-yard outing against Cincinnati fell short of his usual dominance.

Kansas State’s Joe Jackson and Avery Johnson combined for over 130 rushing yards in their win over Kansas, with Jackson adding a touchdown, while Kansas’ Isaiah Marshall chipped in with 117 yards. Meanwhile, Cincinnati’s Cole Tabb, the only player to eclipse 100 rushing yards in a single game this week (118 yards, two TDs), sits ninth in the Big 12 with 448 yards—a testament to his dual-threat role as the Bears’ quarterback.

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