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
Carries: 27
Yards: 134
Average: 5.0
Touchdowns: 0
9
Blake Corum, Michigan
Carries: 25
Yards: 153
Average: 6.1
Touchdowns: 4
8
Kaytron Allen, Penn State
Carries: 29
Yards: 154
Average: 5.3
Touchdowns: 1
7
Devin Mockobee, Purdue
Carries: 37
Yards: 155
Average: 4.2
Touchdowns: 2
6
Braelon Allen, Wisconsin
Carries: 24
Yards: 161
Average: 6.7
Touchdowns: 2
5
Darius Taylor, Minnesota
Carries: 34
Yards: 196
Average: 5.8
Touchdowns: 1
4
Chez Mellusi, Wisconsin
Carries: 25
Yards: 207
Average: 8.3
Touchdowns: 3
3
Kyle Monangai, Rutgers
Carries: 42
Yards: 214
Average: 5.1
Touchdowns: 2
2
Roman Hemby, Maryland
Carries: 31
Yards: 220
Average: 7.1
Touchdowns: 2
1
Nathan Carter, Michigan State
Carries: 37
Yards: 224
Average: 6.1
Touchdowns: 4
