Penn State Nittany Lions#1 · RB James Peoples
81 Overall rating steady- Height
- 5-10
- Weight
- 214 lb
- Class
- Junior
- Hometown
- San Antonio, TX
James Peoples is a RB (#1) for Penn State, from San Antonio, TX. In the 2026 season he has 212 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns, 42.4 rushing yards per game over 5 games. He has 37.1 fantasy points (PPR), 7.4 per game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Rushing yards 17
Rushing TDs 15
Receptions 13
Receiving yards 13
Total TDs 14
Scrimmage yards 16
Efficiency
Yards per carry 12
Yards per catch 12
Fantasy points 16
Receiving usage 13
Carry volume 17
Yards per touch 11
Measurables
Height 6
Weight 14
Frame 10
Experience 13
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2026 season
212
Rushing yards
2
Rushing TDs
45
Carries
4.7
Yards/carry
2
Receptions
19
Receiving yards
James Peoples career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Att | Rush Yds | TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | PSU | 5 | 45 | 212 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 37.1 |
| 2025 | OSU | 12 | 61 | 344 | 3 | 10 | 50 | 67.4 |
| 2024 | OSU | 8 | 49 | 197 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 32.5 |
| Career | 25 | 155 | 753 | 7 | 13 | 67 | 137 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | RUSH YDS | REC | REC YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2 | at Northwestern | L 13-34 | 13 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | vs Wisconsin | L 20-24 | 67 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | vs Buffalo | W 55-13 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Sep 12 | at Temple | W 27-9 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | vs Marshall | W 45-0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowPenn State RB: #1
- ClassJunior
- HometownSan Antonio, TX
James Peoples: Penn State RB profile and stats
James Peoples is a RB (#1) for Penn State, from San Antonio, TX. This profile tracks James Peoples's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Penn State roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Penn State sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
James Peoples in the news
All newsPreviewUSC at Penn State: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: USC visits Penn State at Beaver Stadium. Kickoff is 7:30 PM ET, on NBC.2026-10-07RecapPenn State beat Buffalo 55-13 (Week 3, 2026)Penn State beat Buffalo 55-13 at Beaver Stadium. Now Penn State is 3-0, and Buffalo is 1-2.2026-09-19RecapPenn State beat Temple 27-9 (Week 2, 2026)Penn State beat Temple 27-9 at Lincoln Financial Field. Now Penn State is 2-0, and Temple is 1-1.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does James Peoples play for?
James Peoples plays for Penn State, wearing #1 at RB.
What position does James Peoples play?
James Peoples is a RB for Penn State.
How tall is James Peoples?
James Peoples is 5-10 and weighs 214 lb.
What year is James Peoples in?
James Peoples is listed as a junior on the Penn State roster.
Where is James Peoples from?
James Peoples is from San Antonio, TX.
How many rushing yards does James Peoples have?
James Peoples has 212 rushing yards in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.