Born in Germany and raised in Texas, James Peoples is a lifelong Ohio State Buckeyes fan. However, after getting passed over on the depth chart by true freshman Bo Jackson this season, Peoples has declared for the transfer portal, seeking a fresh start, and Penn State might be the program to provide it.
According to Lions247, Peoples has locked in a visit with Penn State. The former four-star running back has two seasons of eligibility remaining after rushing for 344 yards and three touchdowns on 61 carries in 2025.
Former Buckeye James Peoples set to visit Penn State
Peoples was the eight-ranked running back in the 2024 class, a late-riser who was discovered by the Ohio State running backs coach Tony Alford at a camp heading into his junior year.