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Nathan Mcneil stats, 2026

Iowa (5–2, Big Ten). Running back. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Nathan Mcneil is a running back for Iowa (5–2). Among running backs this season he's 41st in rushing success rate (52.4%), 68th in yards per carry (6.1), 202nd in explosive runs (12+ yards) (4), in 4 games. This week: Wisconsin at Iowa.

Rushing yards128320th of 427 running backs
Carries21366th of 428 running backs
Yards per carry6.168th of 372 running backs
Rushing TDs2210th of 351 running backs

Bio

Who is Nathan Mcneil?

Position
Running back
Class
Sophomore
Height
5-11
Weight
202 pounds
Number
No. 5
Hometown
Tampa, FL
High school
Wiregrass Ranch (Zephyrhills, FL)
Recruiting
3-star, No. 987 in the 2025 class

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

The season

Nathan Mcneil's rushing stats

He's 68th of 372 running backs in yards per carry (6.1) and 210th of 351 running backs in rushing TDs (2).

StatSeasonNational rank
Rushing yards128320th of 427
Carries21366th of 428
Yards per carry6.168th of 372
Rushing TDs2210th of 351

The season

Nathan Mcneil's rushing efficiency and big plays

He's 15th of 357 running backs in EPA per play (0.45) and 41st of 366 running backs in rushing success rate (52.4%).

StatSeasonNational rank
Rushing success rate52.4%41st of 366
Explosive runs (12+ yards)4202nd of 393
EPA per play0.4515th of 357

The season

Nathan Mcneil's receiving stats

He's 221st of 392 running backs in receiving yards (40) and 235th of 395 running backs in catches (5).

StatSeasonNational rank
Catches5235th of 395
Receiving yards40221st 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

Nathan Mcneil's career stats

SeasonTeamCarriesRush ydsYds/carryRush TDCatchesRec ydsRec TD
2025Iowa371694.605450
2026Iowa211286.125400
Career582975.1210850

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

Advanced

Nathan Mcneil's advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playRush EPA/playRush successExplosive runsTotal EPAUsage
2025Iowa-0.04+0.42-0.1245.9%8.1%-0.96%
2026Iowa+0.40+0.34+0.4352.4%19.0%8.510%

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

Nathan Mcneil's game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultRushing yardsCarriesRushing TDsExplosive runs (12+ yards)Catches
1vs. Northern IllinoisW 40–087000
2vs. Iowa StateW 16–1392000
3vs. Northern IowaW 55–011112243
8at MinnesotaL 10–1300002

FAQ

Questions about Nathan Mcneil

What position does Nathan Mcneil play?

Nathan Mcneil plays running back for Iowa, which is 5–2 this season.

Where is Nathan Mcneil from, and what year is he?

Nathan Mcneil is a sophomore running back for Iowa, listed at 5-11 and 202 pounds, from Tampa, FL.

How tall is Nathan Mcneil, and how much does he weigh?

Nathan Mcneil is listed at 5-11 and 202 pounds on Iowa's 2026 roster.

What year is Nathan Mcneil?

Nathan Mcneil is a sophomore, from the 2025 recruiting class.

What are Nathan Mcneil's career stats?

Over 2 seasons (2025–2026), Nathan Mcneil has 297 rushing yards on 58 carries with 2 rushing touchdowns, plus 10 catches for 85 yards.

Who does Nathan Mcneil play for?

Iowa (5–2, Big Ten), where he plays running back and wears No. 5.

Is Nathan Mcneil eligible for the NFL Draft?

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

How did Nathan Mcneil play in his last game?

Week 8 at Minnesota: 2 catches. Iowa lost 10–13.

Where did Nathan Mcneil go to high school?

Wiregrass Ranch (Zephyrhills, FL). He was a 3-star recruit, No. 987 in the 2025 class.

What are Nathan Mcneil's stats this season?

128 rushing yards, 21 carries, 6.1 yards per carry, 2 rushing TDs, 52.4% rushing success rate in 4 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does Nathan Mcneil rank nationally?

Among FBS running backs: 41st of 366 in rushing success rate, 68th of 372 in yards per carry, 202nd of 393 in explosive runs (12+ yards).

When does Nathan Mcneil play next?

Iowa hosts Wisconsin Sat, Oct 31, 12:00 PM ET on Fox. The numbers' pick: Iowa.

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