October 25, 2024

Report: Top running back has Ohio State as leader ahead of weekend visit

When Jordan Marshall decided to commit to Michigan over Ohio State, many wondered what the Buckeyes’ plan was at running back. © Provided by Buckeyes Wire Report: Top RB James Peoples has Ohio State as leader ahead of visit Although they lost out on a local star, that doesn’t mean that running backs coach Tony Alford and head coach Ryan Day won’t bring in another big-time talent. That’s the case with Texas back James Peoples, who will begin a visit to Columbus Thursday and it could very well lead to a commitment in the future. The 5-foot, 10-inch, and 192-pound ball carrier told 247Sports Bill Kurelic that prior to his visit “Ohio State is my front runner in my recruitment.” Peoples is rated as the No. 5 running back and 69th overall running back in the 2024 recruiting cycle according to the 247Sports composite. If comparing, Marshall is the No.…

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