The 2026 Big Ten rushing touchdowns race remains tightly bunched because the season is just beginning, with no player separating from a deep group of established and emerging backs. Returning producers such as Darius Taylor at Minnesota, Jordan Marshall at Michigan, Bo Jackson at Ohio State, and Jordon Davison at Oregon each enter with strong 2025 production and favorable offensive line or scheme situations, while several others like Cam Edwards and King Miller bring fresh opportunity in committee or featured roles. Early nonconference results, including Taylor’s multi-touchdown opener, have not yet created meaningful separation, and factors like injury management, weekly usage, and conference slate difficulty will shape the leaderboard over the coming months. Trader consensus reflects this broad parity and the inherent variance in rushing touchdown distribution.