James Peoples and Ike Ezeogu wear number one for Penn State football

Penn State football concludes its offseason preparations as the season opener approaches on September 5, 2026. Running back James Peoples, a transfer from Ohio State, joins defensive end Ike Ezeogu as the players wearing the number one jersey for the upcoming campaign. Reports from fall camp indicate that Peoples is positioned to receive a significant workload of carries within the team's offense. This change follows a period where the jersey number remained vacant on the roster before both athletes opted to wear it. The team enters the season under the leadership of Matt Campbell, marking the beginning of a new coaching tenure in State College. Players and coaches recently participated in the 23rd annual Lift for Life event, which raised $40,000 for the rare disease community.

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