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Former Ohio State Running Back James Peoples Transferring to Penn State

James Peoples is staying in the Big Ten.

The former Ohio State running back announced Tuesday that he is transferring to Penn State.

BREAKING: Ohio State transfer RB James Peoples has Committed to Penn State, he tells @On3Sports

The 510 209 RB will have 2 years of eligibility remaining

God Has Spoken Lets Do It Nittany Nation #WeArehttps://t.co/RlUbB6Fk7q pic.twitter.com/vre4HNN6Y1 — Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) January 7, 2026

Peoples heads to one of Ohio State’s conference foes after two years with the Buckeyes.