Hawkins Reaches 1,000 Rushing Yards for Oklahoma State

The sophomore reached the milestone in the first quarter of a game against Kansas State.

Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Football

Hawkins Reaches 1,000 Rushing Yards for Oklahoma State

Caleb Hawkins had 1,003 rushing yards by the end of the first quarter against Kansas State, becoming Oklahoma State's first 1,000-yard rusher since Ollie Gordon II in 2023. The sophomore, who played for North Texas last season, finished the quarter with 97 yards and two touchdowns.

Why it matters

Reaching 1,000 yards in his first season with the program marks a significant early impact for Hawkins. The milestone also places him among a select group of Oklahoma State backs to hit that mark.

Hawkins has 600 combined rushing and receiving yards over the last three games, including 378 on the ground and 278 through the air. Kansas State's run defense is ranked No. 103 nationally, allowing 166 yards per game.

The players

Caleb Hawkins

Hawkins is a sophomore running back who transferred to Oklahoma State after playing for North Texas last season.

Oklahoma State Cowboys

Oklahoma State is a Big 12 Conference football program based in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

The details

Hawkins scored on a 21-yard run and a 37-yard run in the first quarter, with a replay needed to confirm he broke the plane on the longer touchdown. He passed Rennie Childs for 46th on Oklahoma State's career rushing list along the way.

Ollie Gordon II last rushed for 1,000 yards at Oklahoma State in 2023.
Rennie Childs accumulated 1,001 career rushing yards for the Cowboys from 2013 to 2016.
Hawkins reached 1,000 rushing yards against Kansas State on November 7, 2026.

Season Trajectory

Hawkins's early production gives Oklahoma State a dependable ground game as the season progresses. His pace places him in a small group of recent Cowboys backs to reach the 1,000-yard mark in a single season.

Fantasy managers tracking Hawkins now have a clear workload signal, with 600 combined yards over the last three games. Stillwater fans can follow his production as Oklahoma State continues its Big 12 schedule.

The takeaway

Hawkins's rapid rise shows how quickly a transfer can produce at the top of an offense. Readers tracking the Big 12 rushing race should watch his workload in the coming weeks.