In 2008, Oklahoma State led the Big 12 and was seventh nationally averaging 256.0 rushing yards per game. Starting tailback Kendall Hunter led the Big 12 averaging 126.5 yards per game. He scored 14 rushing touchdowns and averaged 6.7 yards per carry.
In 2007, Oklahoma State led the Big 12 and ranked eighth nationally in rushing with 243.2 yards on the ground per game. Dantrell Savage earned first-team all-Big 12 honors with 115.6 rushing yards per game.