Penn State's RB Duo Sparks 2026 Hope | Penn State Nittany Lions Football News

Penn State’s new running backs, James Peoples and Carson Hansen, just made the Doak Walker Award watch list — a major honor for a pair of transfers brought in by head coach Matt Campbell, who’s revamping the program after a disappointing 2025. Peoples, a former Buckeye, flashed elite efficiency with big games in 2024 and 2025, while Hansen, Campbell’s own recruit from Iowa State, exploded for over 700 yards and 13 TDs in 2024 and nearly 1,000 yards in 2025. Together, they’re poised to turn Penn State’s offense into a powerhouse in 2026 — and could be the engine behind the Nittany Lions’ swift turnaround. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/024c4ac5a1657273