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JJ Garner stats, 2026

Louisiana (5–3, Sun Belt). Running back. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

JJ Garner is a running back for Louisiana (5–3). Among running backs this season he's 74th in explosive runs (12+ yards) (8), 91st in rushing TDs (4), 133rd in yards per carry (5.3), in 8 games.

Rushing yards260190th of 427 running backs
Carries49216th of 428 running backs
Yards per carry5.3133rd of 372 running backs
Rushing TDs491st of 351 running backs

Bio

Who is JJ Garner?

Position
Running back
Class
Freshman
Height
5-10
Weight
210 pounds
Number
No. 20
Hometown
Timpson, TX
High school
Timpson (Timpson, TX)
Recruiting
3-star, No. 1602 in the 2025 class

From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.

The season

JJ Garner's rushing stats

He's 91st of 351 running backs in rushing TDs (4) and 133rd of 372 running backs in yards per carry (5.3).

StatSeasonNational rank
Rushing yards260190th of 427
Carries49216th of 428
Yards per carry5.3133rd of 372
Rushing TDs491st of 351

The season

JJ Garner's rushing efficiency and big plays

He's 74th of 393 running backs in explosive runs (12+ yards) (8) and 210th of 357 running backs in EPA per play (0.08).

StatSeasonNational rank
Rushing success rate34.7%307th of 366
Explosive runs (12+ yards)874th of 393
EPA per play0.08210th of 357

The season

JJ Garner's receiving stats

He's 173rd of 395 running backs in catches (7) and 228th of 392 running backs in receiving yards (38).

StatSeasonNational rank
Catches7173rd of 395
Receiving yards38228th of 392

Ranks are among every FBS running back with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.

Career

JJ Garner's career stats

SeasonTeamCarriesRush ydsYds/carryRush TDCatchesRec ydsRec TD
2026Louisiana492605.347380

Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Advanced

JJ Garner's advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playRush EPA/playRush successExplosive runsTotal EPAUsage
2026Louisiana+0.12-0.22+0.1934.7%16.3%6.110%

EPA per play is the expected points a player adds on each of his plays (0 is average; glossary). Success means the play stayed on schedule: half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second, all of them on third or fourth. Explosive means a run of 12+ yards or a completion of 16+, as a share of his throws, carries or catches. Usage is the share of his team's plays that went to him. EPA and usage leave out garbage time; success and explosive rates count every play. From CollegeFootballData.com and cfbfastR.

Game log

JJ Garner's game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultRushing yardsCarriesRushing TDsExplosive runs (12+ yards)Catches
1vs. LamarW 38–7214012
2at USCL 30–49265010
3vs. UABW 21–14165000
4at CharlotteW 34–7136100
5vs. Arkansas StateW 23–20787141
6at Louisiana TechL 31–32367112
7vs. TroyW 33–6188000
8at Southern MissL 31–35527112

FAQ

Questions about JJ Garner

What position does JJ Garner play?

JJ Garner plays running back for Louisiana, which is 5–3 this season.

Where is JJ Garner from, and what year is he?

JJ Garner is a freshman running back for Louisiana, listed at 5-10 and 210 pounds, from Timpson, TX.

How tall is JJ Garner, and how much does he weigh?

JJ Garner is listed at 5-10 and 210 pounds on Louisiana's 2026 roster.

What year is JJ Garner?

JJ Garner is a freshman, from the 2025 recruiting class.

Who does JJ Garner play for?

Louisiana (5–3, Sun Belt), where he plays running back and wears No. 20.

Is JJ Garner eligible for the NFL Draft?

Not yet. Players can enter the NFL Draft three years after high school; JJ Garner was in the 2025 class, so his first chance is the 2028 draft.

How did JJ Garner play in his last game?

Week 8 at Southern Miss: 52 rushing yards, 7 carries, 1 rushing TD, 1 explosive runs (12+ yards), 2 catches. Louisiana lost 31–35.

Where did JJ Garner go to high school?

Timpson (Timpson, TX). He was a 3-star recruit, No. 1602 in the 2025 class.

What are JJ Garner's stats this season?

260 rushing yards, 49 carries, 5.3 yards per carry, 4 rushing TDs, 34.7% rushing success rate in 8 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does JJ Garner rank nationally?

Among FBS running backs: 74th of 393 in explosive runs (12+ yards), 91st of 351 in rushing TDs, 133rd of 372 in yards per carry.

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