Gone are the Big Ten’s top two leading rushers from a season ago. Minnesota moves on without the Big Ten’s leading rusher, Mohamed Ibrahim, and Illinois has to replace Chase Brown. Each rushed for over 1,600 yards last season to lead the Big Ten, and they scored a combined 30 rushing touchdowns.
But Michigan and Penn State each return two of the Big Ten’s top 10 leading rushers coming back in 2023. And with each having solid offensive lines this fall, those two schools should have big result son the ground this season.
Here is a look at the Big Ten’s top 10 leading rushers returning in 2023 ranked by each player’s rushing yardage total from 2022.