Johnny Thompson Jr. stats and game log
Johnny Thompson Jr. is the Ball State Cardinals running back. In the 2026 season through October 10, 2026, Johnny Thompson Jr. has played 6 games: 14.8 rushing yards per game on 5.2 carries.
Research summary
- Consistency: at or above the season average (14.8 rushing yards) in 3 of 6 games.
- Next game: at the Bowling Green Falcons on October 17, 2026. This season the Bowling Green Falcons average 202 rushing yards allowed per game (9th most allowed of 136) and 29.2 points allowed per game (23rd most allowed of 136) over 6 games. This is opponent context, not a prediction.
How often
| Threshold | Last 5 | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 40+ rushing yards | 1 of 5 | 1 of 6 |
| 2+ receptions | 2 of 5 | 3 of 6 |
| 3+ receptions | 1 of 5 | 2 of 6 |
| 4+ receptions | 1 of 5 | 1 of 6 |
Figures are College football regular-season games; samples are stated and small samples move quickly.
Next game: Ball State Cardinals at Bowling Green Falcons preview (Oct 17, 2026). Team: Ball State Cardinals stats and results.
2026 season
| Games | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | REC | REC YDS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 per game | 6 | 5.2 | 14.8 | 0 | 1.7 | 11.3 |
| 2026 totals | 6 | 31 | 89 | 0 | 10 | 68 |
2025 season
3 regular-season games in 2025 for comparison, played for KU. Playoff games are not in these figures.
| Games | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 per game | 3 | 6.3 | 25 | 0 |
| 2025 totals | 3 | 19 | 75 | 0 |
Rates in 2026
Johnny Thompson Jr. has 31 carries for 89 yards.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Yards per carry | 2.9 |
| Rushing touchdowns | 0 |
| Receptions | 10 |
Home, road and recent form, 2026
| Split | Games | Rush yds/g | Car/g | Rec yds/g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 12.5 | 6.5 | 18 |
| Road | 4 | 16 | 4.5 | 8 |
| Last 5 games | 5 | 17.2 | 5.8 | 11.4 |
| Season | 6 | 14.8 | 5.2 | 11.3 |
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | REC | REC YDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | @ NU | L | 7 | 15 | 0 | 4 | 20 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | vs TOL | L | 9 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 36 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | @ KENT | L | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 19, 2026 | @ LIB | L | 7 | 41 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Sep 12, 2026 | vs STBK | W | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 5, 2026 | @ OSU | L | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 11 |
| Sep 20, 2025 | vs WVU (with KU) | W | 6 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | vs WAG (with KU) | W | 9 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 23, 2025 | vs FRES (with KU) | W | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cardinals teammates
- Ace Cooper (WR)
- Alex Scherle (TE)
- CJ Nelson (WR)
- Donovan Hamilton (WR)
- Eli Hohlt (WR)
- Elijah Jackson (RB)
- Elisha Durham (WR)
- Isaiah Thacker (WR)
- Jabari Smith (WR)
- Jalen Bonds (RB)
- Jamarion McDougle (WR)
- Keldric Luster (QB)
- Tate Hoover (TE)
- TJ Horton (RB)
- Tyler Mizzell (QB)
How to read these numbers
- Games are the games Johnny Thompson Jr. 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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