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#20

James Peoples

RB

Junior

Player Information

Position
RB
Number
#20
Year
Junior
Height
5'10"
Weight
203 lbs
Hometown
San Antonio, TX
High School
Veterans Memorial

Season Performance Comparison

2024 Season

passing Yards0
touchdowns0
completion Percentage0
interceptions0
rushing Yards350
rushing Touchdowns3
carries60

2025 Season

games Played10
passing Yards0
passing Touchdowns0
interceptions0
completion Percentage0
rushing Yards350
rushing Touchdowns3

2025 Performance Analysis

Former Ohio State RB. Joined Penn State Jan 2026.

Biography

James Peoples transferred to Penn State from Ohio State on Jan 6, 2026. A powerful and explosive runner, he provides a perfect complement to Quinton Martin Jr.

Related News & Articles

Player ProfileJanuary 16, 2026

James Peoples: Why He Left Ohio State for Penn State | Transfer Analysis

A rare inter-conference transfer. Why James Peoples traded Scarlet and Gray for Blue and White, and what it means for the Nittany Lion backfield.

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Transfer PortalJanuary 8, 2026

Official: Rocco Becht & 24 Transfers Join Penn State

The Matt Campbell era has its quarterback. Rocco Becht headlines a massive group of 24 transfers, including James Peoples and a host of former Cyclones, transforming the Nittany Lions' roster overnight.

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