Smith LB to RB to lead Big 12 quintet of 1,000-yard rushers
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By STEPHEN HAWKINS
AP Sports Writer
The Big 12’s leading rusher was tackling running backs at the end of last season. Abram Smith had 1,249 yards rushing for ninth-ranked Baylor after being a starting linebacker the final four games in 2020. Iowa State junior Breece Hall has rushed for a TD in 23 consecutive games to tie an FBS record. The Big 12 doesn’t yet have a 3,000-yard passer of 1,000-yard receiver this year. But Smith and Hall are among the league’s national-best five 1,000-yard rushers already. There is the chance to add two more in the last regular-season games this week.