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Penn State lands major running back target from Ohio State

Penn State football hit big on Tuesday with a commitment from an Ohio State running back transfer. He was one of the three targets head coach Matt Campbell had his sights set on.

Matt Campbell is casting a wide net to replace the Lawn Boyz in the transfer portal

The Buckeyes turned to Bo Jackson in 2025 as their main rusher, pushing running back James Peoples to the sidelines. With Ohio State out of the College Football Playoff and the Transfer Portal open, Peoples parted ways with the Nittany Lions' Big Ten foe.