TJ Lester stats and game log
TJ Lester is the Marshall Thundering Herd running back. In the 2026 season through October 10, 2026, TJ Lester has played 6 games: 21.5 rushing yards per game on 4.3 carries.
Research summary
- Consistency: at or above the season average (21.5 rushing yards) in 4 of 6 games.
- Home and road: 23.7 rushing yards per game at home (3 games), 19.3 on the road (3).
- Next game: home against the South Alabama Jaguars on October 20, 2026. This season the South Alabama Jaguars average 165.2 rushing yards allowed per game (37th most allowed of 136) and 34.5 points allowed per game (10th 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 | 2 of 6 |
| 3+ receptions | 1 of 5 | 1 of 6 |
Figures are College football regular-season games; samples are stated and small samples move quickly.
Next game: Marshall Thundering Herd vs South Alabama Jaguars preview (Oct 20, 2026). Team: Marshall Thundering Herd stats and results.
2026 season
| Games | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | REC | REC YDS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 per game | 6 | 4.3 | 21.5 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 13.7 |
| 2026 totals | 6 | 26 | 129 | 2 | 5 | 82 |
2025 season
11 regular-season games in 2025 for comparison, played for WGA. Playoff games are not in these figures.
| Games | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | REC | REC YDS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 per game | 11 | 9.2 | 39.3 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 2.2 |
| 2025 totals | 11 | 101 | 432 | 6 | 9 | 24 |
Rates in 2026
TJ Lester has 26 carries for 129 yards.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Yards per carry | 5.0 |
| Rushing touchdowns | 2 |
| Receptions | 5 |
Home, road and recent form, 2026
| Split | Games | Rush yds/g | Car/g | Rec yds/g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 23.7 | 5 | 0 |
| Road | 3 | 19.3 | 3.7 | 27.3 |
| Last 5 games | 5 | 24.6 | 4.8 | 16.4 |
| Season | 6 | 21.5 | 4.3 | 13.7 |
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | REC | REC YDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | vs CCU | L | 4 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | @ JMU | L | 5 | 25 | 1 | 2 | 18 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | vs GWEB | W | 7 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 19, 2026 | @ MOST | W | 4 | 27 | 0 | 3 | 64 |
| Sep 12, 2026 | vs MTSU | W | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 5, 2026 | @ PSU | L | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 15, 2025 | vs UTU (with WGA) | W | 7 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Nov 8, 2025 | @ UNA (with WGA) | W | 5 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 25, 2025 | vs CARK (with WGA) | W | 6 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2025 | @ TAR (with WGA) | L | 8 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Thundering Herd teammates
- Adrian Norton (WR)
- Carlos Del Rio-Wilson (QB)
- Chris Culliver (WR)
- Christian Hamilton (WR)
- De'Andre Tamarez (WR)
- Jo'Shon Barbie (RB)
- Judah Price (RB)
- Khalil Wilkins (QB)
- Owen Sweeney (WR)
- Toby Payne (TE)
- Xayvion Turner-Bradshaw (WR)
- Zion Turner (QB)
How to read these numbers
- Games are the games TJ Lester 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
- TJ Lester in StatsNext: Player Research with splits, matchup context and current props
- Marshall Thundering Herd stats and results
- Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at Marshall Thundering Herd, October 10, 2026
- Marshall Thundering Herd at James Madison Dukes, October 3, 2026
- Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs at Marshall Thundering Herd, September 26, 2026
- All College football player stats, 2026