Penn State Nittany Lions#- · RB Miles Sanders
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- Former player
Miles Sanders played RB for Penn State. In the 2018 season he had 1,271 rushing yards and 9 touchdowns, 97.8 rushing yards per game over 13 games, 2nd nationally. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Miles Sanders career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Att | Rush Yds | TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | PSU | 13 | 219 | 1271 | 9 | 24 | 139 | 211 |
| 2017 | PSU | 10 | 31 | 191 | 2 | 6 | 30 | 40.1 |
| 2016 | PSU | 13 | 25 | 184 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 28.8 |
| Career | 36 | 275 | 1646 | 12 | 32 | 193 | 279.9 |
Season totals, 2016 to 2018. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Career timeline
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Miles Sanders: Penn State RB profile and stats
Miles Sanders is a RB for Penn State. This profile tracks Miles Sanders's season stats 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.
Miles Sanders 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 Miles Sanders play for?
Miles Sanders plays for Penn State at RB.
What position does Miles Sanders play?
Miles Sanders is a RB for Penn State.