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JAMES PEOPLES
#23 - RUNNING BACK - PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS
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#23 - RUNNING BACK - PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS
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How James Peoples Will Change Penn State's Backfield This Season
Peoples transferred to the Nittany Lions from Ohio State looking for a fresh opportunity.
JUNE 30
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SI.COM
Penn State football transfer explains opportunity he sought after leaving Ohio State
James Peoples explained what motivated him to leave the Ohio State Buckeyes for the Penn State Nittany Lions in the portal.
APRIL 21
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SCARLETANDGAME.COM
Joining Nittany Lions
Peoples has committed to Penn State, On3.com reports.
Impact
Peoples has been part of a deep Ohio State backfield over the past two seasons. Still, he's been part of the rotation in both seasons. In 2025, he rushed 61 times for 344 yards and three touchdowns while catching 10 passes for 50 yards. He'll join Penn State with two years of eligibility remaining. Peoples will likely serve in a complementary role to Iowa State transfer Carson Hansen.
JANUARY 6
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ROTOWIRE
Ohio State Running Back James Peoples Enters the Transfer Portal
James Peoples' next hurdle will be finding a new school as the running back becomes the 10th Ohio State scholarship player to enter the tran...
JANUARY 2
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ELEVENWARRIORS.COM
Entering transfer portal
Peoples is entering the transfer portal, On3.com reports.
Impact
Peoples did well with his opportunities in what was a loaded Buckeye backfield with talent. He rushed 61 times for 344 yards and three scores while also catching 10 passes. He appeared in 20 games over two years and will look to head elsewhere to seek some more involvement in the offense.
JANUARY 2
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ROTOWIRE
Top-ranked Ohio State pulls away in 2nd half for 42-9 victory over Rutgers with Michigan up next
Julian Sayin threw two touchdown passes despite missing his top two playmakers, Bo Jackson rushed for 110 yards and a pair of scores and top-ranked Ohio State pulled away in the se...
NOVEMBER 22, 2025
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Associated Press
Phillip Daniels, Nate Roberts and James Peoples Lead Pro Football Focus' Highest-Graded Ohio State Players Against UCLA
Phillip Daniels, Nate Roberts and James Peoples were Pro Football Focus’ highest-rated players for Ohio State in the Buckeyes’ 48-10 victory...
NOVEMBER 19, 2025
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ELEVENWARRIORS.COM
See internet reactions to Ohio State running back James Peoples' hurdle touchdown vs UCLA
Ohio State fans were loving Ohio State running back James Peoples' hurdle touchdown during the Ohio State-UCLA game.
NOVEMBER 17, 2025
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DISPATCH.COM
Pops for two scores
Peoples notched six rushes for 42 yards and two touchdowns and reeled in their only target for five yards during Saturday's 48-10 victory against UCLA.
Impact
With the game well in hand, the Buckeyes finally decided to give Peoples a larger role. Bo Jackson's emergence has cut severely into Peoples' and CJ Donaldson's performance, but Peoples flashed the playmaking ability that previously had him set for a starting role n the offense. He's been a disappointment for fantasy owners this season, but he may be able to grab a few more carries after the encouraging stat line
NOVEMBER 17, 2025
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ROTOWIRE
Skull Session: Ohio State Must Get Healthy, Julian Sayin Needs Better Chemistry with the Buckeyes' Backup Receivers and James Peoples is Surging at the Right Time
Ohio State must get healthy in the next two weeks, Julian Sayin could use better chemistry with the Buckeyes' backup receivers and James Peo...
NOVEMBER 17, 2025
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ELEVENWARRIORS.COM
Ohio State running back James Peoples' hurdle vs UCLA was 'instinct'
Ohio State RB James Peoples has known he always could create the hurdle he had vs UCLA, with the track and field ability running in his gene...
NOVEMBER 16, 2025
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DISPATCH.COM
No. 1 Ohio State runs all over UCLA early, often in rout
Bo Jackson ran for 112 yards and a touchdown and James Peoples rushed for two scores when No.1 Ohio State won 48-10 against overwhelmed and...
NOVEMBER 16, 2025
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THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
No. 1 Ohio State dominates UCLA 48-10 with highlight plays from Peoples and Styles
Top-ranked Ohio State dominated UCLA with a 48-10 victory, improving to 10-0 for the season
NOVEMBER 16, 2025
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Associated Press
Watch Ohio State running back James Peoples perform Olympic-like hurdle on touchdown run
Watch Ohio State running back James Peoples leap over a UCLA defender with an Olympic-level hurdle on a touchdown run in the second quarter/
NOVEMBER 16, 2025
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DISPATCH.COM
College football: Defensive yards per game leaders after Week 11
Defense wins championships, and after Week 11, several college football teams are proving that true. These squads have been locking down opp...
NOVEMBER 12, 2025
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THEBIGLEAD.COM
Top-ranked Ohio State returns to Ohio Stadium for Big Ten clash with Minnesota
Ohio State is set to return to Ohio Stadium on Saturday to face Minnesota in a Big Ten matchup
OCTOBER 2, 2025
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Associated Press
Washington hopes to keep home win streak alive as No. 1 Ohio State comes to town
Washington’s program-best 22-game winning streak at Husky Stadium is up against its toughest challenge yet: the No. 1-ranked team in the country
SEPTEMBER 25, 2025
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Associated Press
James Peoples recalls the eye-popping moment he knew Jeremiah Smith was the real deal
In an exclusive interview with FanSided, Ohio State RB James Peoples details the moment he recognized just how good his 5-star teammate was...
SEPTEMBER 24, 2025
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SCARLETANDGAME.COM
One touch away from greatness: Bo Jackson brings home-run threat Ohio State's offense needed
While CJ Donaldson and James Peoples provide consistency, Jackson's 12 yards-per-carry average against Grambling demonstrates why his explos...
SEPTEMBER 8, 2025
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CLEVELAND.COM
Ohio State football's running back room could still compare to 2024: Buckeye Talk podcast
CJ Donaldson had more carries than James Peoples in Ohio State football's season opener vs. Texas. What does that tell us about the running...
SEPTEMBER 4, 2025
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CLEVELAND.COM
Get to know Ohio State running back James Peoples from him being mic'd up at practice
Ohio State football has shared mic'd up players and coaches during fall camp. Check out and get to know running back James Peoples.
AUGUST 23, 2025
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USATODAY.COM
James Peoples, CJ Donaldson are the new two-headed monster at RB for Ohio State
The Ohio State running back room is brand new in 2025, with Henderson and Judkins leaving. They replace them with another special duo of bac...
AUGUST 21, 2025
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USATODAY.COM
Part of one-two punch backfield
Peoples appears to be firmly ingrained in OSU's backfield plans this coming fall, Joe Nugent of NBC.com reports.
Impact
Peoples and West Virginia transfer CJ Donaldson have been affectionately nicknamed "Sonic and Knuckles" ahead of the 2025-26 season as the duo attempts to replace the Buckeyes' incredible pairing of Quinshon Judkins and TreVeyon Henderson this fall. Peoples, a 5-foot-10, 206-pound sophomore figures to supply the speed for this new one-two backfield punch and offers familiarity with the Buckeyes' system. Peoples handled 49 carries for 197 yards and two touchdowns across eight games last season, while working behind two 2025 second round NFL draft picks.
AUGUST 9, 2025
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ROTOWIRE
Running back James Peoples is Ohio State's offensive X-factor in 2025 | Sporting News
With a passing attack loaded with talent running back James Peoples is the X-factor for the Buckeyes offense.
JULY 15, 2025
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SPORTINGNEWS.COM
James Peoples, CJ Donaldson and the expectations for Ohio State football's 2025 running backs: Buckeye Talk podcast
Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik evaluate Ohio State football's running back position heading into the 2025 season.
JUNE 24, 2025
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CLEVELAND.COM
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