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Ranking the top ten running backs in the Big Ten by rushing yards heading into Week 3

Big Ten the Big Ten Nathan Carter USA TODAY Sports Matt Krohn Vincent Carchietta Michigan State Spartans

Nathan Carter has arrived. The transfer running back from Connecticut looks like the next big thing for Michigan State football, as his explosiveness has already taken the Big Ten by storm this season.

But, how does he stack up against a very strong Big Ten rushing group? The answer is… really well. Below, we ranked the top ten running backs in the Big Ten by rushing yards heading into week 3.

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10
Sean Tyler, Minnesota

Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Carries: 27

Yards: 134

Average: 5.0

Touchdowns: 0

9
Blake Corum, Michigan

Kirthmon F. Dozier-USA TODAY Sports

Carries: 25

Yards: 153

Average: 6.1

Touchdowns: 4

8
Kaytron Allen, Penn State

Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Carries: 29

Yards: 154

Average: 5.3

Touchdowns: 1

7
Devin Mockobee, Purdue

Alex Martin/Journal and Courier

Carries: 37

Yards: 155

Average: 4.2

Touchdowns: 2

6
Braelon Allen, Wisconsin

Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Carries: 24

Yards: 161

Average: 6.7

Touchdowns: 2

5
Darius Taylor, Minnesota

Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Carries: 34

Yards: 196

Average: 5.8

Touchdowns: 1

4
Chez Mellusi, Wisconsin

Journal Sentinel

Carries: 25

Yards: 207

Average: 8.3

Touchdowns: 3

3
Kyle Monangai, Rutgers

Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Carries: 42

Yards: 214

Average: 5.1

Touchdowns: 2

2
Roman Hemby, Maryland

Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Carries: 31

Yards: 220

Average: 7.1

Touchdowns: 2

1
Nathan Carter, Michigan State

Nick King/Lansing State Journal

Carries: 37

Yards: 224

Average: 6.1

Touchdowns: 4

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