The Big Ten has its first 1,000-yard rusher this season. Chase Brown crossed the century mark while helping Illinois take care of Minnesota this weekend, and the Illini running back continues to lead the Big Ten in rushing with Week 7 in the books. Brown is proving to be a workhorse for Bret Bielema and his program, and he is a big reason why Illinois is bowl eligible and in a position to win its first Big Ten West Division championship.
Michigan‘s Blake Corum had another big game as the Wolverines racked up over 400 rushing yards as a team in a dominant victory over Penn State in Week 7. Corum is likely to be the next Big Ten running back to cross the 1,000-yard milestone this season, but that will have to wait an extra week as Michigan is off in Week 8.
Here is an updated look at the Big Ten’s top 10 rushing yardage leaders through Week 7.