James Peoples stats and game log
James Peoples is the Penn State Nittany Lions running back. In the 2026 season through October 10, 2026, James Peoples has played 6 games: 38 rushing yards per game on 8.5 carries.
Research summary
- Consistency: at or above the season average (38 rushing yards) in 3 of 6 games.
- Next game: at the Michigan Wolverines on October 17, 2026. This season the Michigan Wolverines average 94 rushing yards allowed per game (122nd most allowed of 136) and 15.8 points allowed per game (118th most allowed of 136) over 5 games. This is opponent context, not a prediction.
How often
| Threshold | Last 5 | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 40+ rushing yards | 2 of 5 | 2 of 6 |
| 60+ rushing yards | 1 of 5 | 1 of 6 |
| 2+ receptions | 1 of 5 | 1 of 6 |
Figures are College football regular-season games; samples are stated and small samples move quickly.
Next game: Penn State Nittany Lions at Michigan Wolverines preview (Oct 17, 2026). Team: Penn State Nittany Lions stats and results.
2026 season
| Games | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | REC | REC YDS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 per game | 6 | 8.5 | 38 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 3.2 |
| 2026 totals | 6 | 51 | 228 | 2 | 2 | 19 |
2025 season
11 regular-season games in 2025 for comparison, played for OSU. Playoff games are not in these figures.
| Games | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | REC | REC YDS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 per game | 11 | 5.5 | 31.3 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 4.5 |
| 2025 totals | 11 | 61 | 344 | 3 | 10 | 50 |
Rates in 2026
James Peoples has 51 carries for 228 yards.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Yards per carry | 4.5 |
| Rushing touchdowns | 2 |
| Receptions | 2 |
Home, road and recent form, 2026
| Split | Games | Rush yds/g | Car/g | Rec yds/g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 44.3 | 9.3 | 0.8 |
| Road | 2 | 25.5 | 7 | 8 |
| Last 5 games | 5 | 39.4 | 8.6 | 3.8 |
| Season | 6 | 38 | 8.5 | 3.2 |
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | REC | REC YDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | vs USC | L | 7 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 2, 2026 | @ NU | L | 8 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 16 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | vs WIS | L | 14 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Sep 19, 2026 | vs BUF | W | 8 | 59 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 12, 2026 | @ TEM | W | 6 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 5, 2026 | vs MRSH | W | 8 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 22, 2025 | vs RUTG (with OSU) | W | 3 | 55 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 15, 2025 | vs UCLA (with OSU) | W | 6 | 42 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Nov 8, 2025 | @ PUR (with OSU) | W | 8 | 26 | 0 | 2 | 9 |
| Nov 1, 2025 | vs PSU (with OSU) | W | 4 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
Nittany Lions teammates
- Andrew Rappleyea (TE)
- Benjamin Brahmer (TE)
- Brett Eskildsen (WR)
- Cam Wallace (RB)
- Carson Hansen (RB)
- Chase Sowell (WR)
- Koby Howard (WR)
- Quinton Martin Jr. (RB)
- Rocco Becht (QB)
- Zay Robinson (WR)
How to read these numbers
- Games are the games James Peoples played.
- Season tables are regular-season games only. The game log includes playoff games, labeled, and reaches into last season when needed.
- A dash (–) means the statistic is not recorded for that game, never zero (hover it for the reason). A column with no recorded value is left out.
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Research in StatsNext
- James Peoples in StatsNext: Player Research with splits, matchup context and current props
- Penn State Nittany Lions stats and results
- USC Trojans at Penn State Nittany Lions, October 10, 2026
- Penn State Nittany Lions at Northwestern Wildcats, October 2, 2026
- Wisconsin Badgers at Penn State Nittany Lions, September 26, 2026
- All College football player stats, 2026