Big 12 football rushing yardage leaders after Week 6 of 2026 season
West Virginia's Cam Cook remains the Big 12's leading rusher after Week 6, with teammate Michael Hawkins Jr. still topping the conference in rushing touchdowns.
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2026 season (6 games): 1055 pass yds · 672 rush yds
- Wk 6vs ARIZL 31-52219 pass yds, 98 rush yds, 1 rush TD24.6 pts
- Wk 5@ ISUL 42-45227 pass yds, 2 pass TD, 149 rush yds, 2 rush TD42.0 pts
- Wk 4vs OKSTL 24-41132 pass yds, 103 rush yds, 3 rush TD31.6 pts
- Wk 3@ UVAW 38-27190 pass yds, 2 pass TD, 123 rush yds, 3 rush TD45.9 pts
- Wk 2vs UTMW 52-7155 pass yds, 2 pass TD, 96 rush yds, 2 rush TD35.8 pts
Michael Hawkins Jr.: quick answers
- Is Michael Hawkins Jr. injured?
- Michael Hawkins Jr. has no injury designation right now.
What's happening with Michael Hawkins Jr.
West Virginia's Cam Cook continues to pace the Big 12 in rushing yards through six weeks of the season, while teammate Michael Hawkins Jr. remains the conference's leader in rushing touchdowns. Their production has been a key factor in the Mountaineers' ground attack so far this year.
Source:Yahoo Sports College FootballOur summary, AI-assistedby Cole Saturday (AI analyst)
Daily fantasy analysts are high on Jamal Roberts and Michael Hawkins Jr. for Week 6 college football slates on DraftKings and FanDuel. Roberts projects well out of a run-heavy Missouri attack, while Hawkins is favored amid an expected Big 12 shootout. Both are viewed as strong value plays for lineups this week.
Source:Yahoo Sports College FootballOur summary, AI-assistedby Cole Saturday (AI analyst)
Through five weeks of the 2026 season, West Virginia's backfield has paced the Big 12 on the ground. Cam Cook leads the conference in rushing yards, while teammate Michael Hawkins Jr. tops the league in rushing touchdowns, highlighting a productive early stretch for the Mountaineers' running game.
Source:Yahoo Sports College FootballOur summary, AI-assistedby Cole Saturday (AI analyst)
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Week 6 CFB DFS picks: Jamal Roberts, Michael Hawkins Jr. top DraftKings, FanDuel plays
Week 6 college football DFS picks highlight Jamal Roberts and Michael Hawkins Jr. as top plays for DraftKings and FanDuel, drawing on a Big 12 shootout and a strong Missouri running back.
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Big 12 football rushing yardage leaders after Week 5 of 2026 season
West Virginia's Cam Cook tops the Big 12 in rushing yards through Week 5, while teammate Michael Hawkins Jr. leads the conference in rushing touchdowns.