Big Ten running backs ranked by yards after Week 8

Even though the Iowa Hawkeyes lost to the Michigan State Spartans, Caleb Johnson had another great game with 98 yards and a touchdown. Johnson passed the 1,000-yard mark over the weekend and still leads the Big Ten with 1,035 yards. Johnson and Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty are the only two players to cross that threshold this season.

Indiana’s Justice Ellison returned to the top 10 this week after an explosive performance against Nebraska, carrying the ball nine times for 105 yards and two touchdowns. The top performance of Week 8 was Tavi Walker, who rushed for 126 yards in the Badgers’ win over Northwestern. Over the past few weeks, the Wisconsin running back has found success and skyrocketed in the conference rankings.

The Big Ten’s rushing touchdown leader is Caleb Johnson, who has 13 this year. Rutgers’ Kyle Monangai is second with 10 touchdowns and Walker is third with nine.

Penn State’s Nicholas Singleton fell out of the top 10 after missing this week, but will try to get back into the top 10 against Wisconsin this Saturday.

Here’s a look at the Big Ten’s yardage leaders in Week 8. Also take a look at the Big Ten’s passing leaders.

1

Caleb Johnson, Iowa Hawkeyes

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Rushing Yards: 1035

Hasty attempts: 132

Fast Touchdowns: 13

2

Kyle Monangay, Rutgers Scarlet Knights

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Rushing Yards: 845

Hasty attempts: 154

Fast Touchdowns: 10

3

Jordan James, Oregon Ducks

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Rushing Yards: 717

Hasty attempts: 121

Fast Touchdowns: 8

4

Jonah Coleman, Washington Huskies

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Rushing Yards: 681

Hasty attempts: 121

Fast Touchdowns: 5

5

Kalel Mullings, Michigan Wolverines

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Rushing Yards: 676

Hasty attempts: 110

Fast Touchdowns: 7

6

Woody Marks, USC Trojans

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Rushing Yards: 661

Hasty attempts: 118

Fast Touchdowns: 5

7

Tavi Walker, Wisconsin Badgers

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Rushing Yards: 565

Hasty attempts: 104

Fast Touchdowns: 9

8

Justice Ellison, Indiana Hoosiers

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Rushing Yards: 514

Hasty attempts: 73

Fast Touchdowns: 8

9

Devin Mocoby, Purdue Boilermakers

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Rushing Yards: 510

Hasty attempts: 81

Fast Touchdowns: 2

10

Quinshawn Judkins, Ohio State Buckeyes

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Rushing Yards: 491

Hasty attempts: 71

Fast Touchdowns: 6