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Xavier Ford stats, 2026

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

Xavier Ford is a running back for Minnesota (5–2). Among running backs this season he's 167th in rushing success rate (44.0%), 226th in yards per carry (4.6), 312th in rushing TDs (1), in 6 games. This week: Minnesota at Indiana.

Rushing yards115340th of 427 running backs
Carries25342nd of 428 running backs
Yards per carry4.6226th of 372 running backs
Rushing TDs1312th of 351 running backs

Bio

Who is Xavier Ford?

Position
Running back
Class
Freshman
Height
5-10
Weight
210 pounds
Number
No. 9
Hometown
Leesville, LA
High school
Leesville (Leesville, LA)
Recruiting
3-star, No. 945 in the 2025 class

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

The season

Xavier Ford's rushing stats

He's 226th of 372 running backs in yards per carry (4.6) and 312th of 351 running backs in rushing TDs (1).

StatSeasonNational rank
Rushing yards115340th of 427
Carries25342nd of 428
Yards per carry4.6226th of 372
Rushing TDs1312th of 351

The season

Xavier Ford's rushing efficiency and big plays

He's 167th of 366 running backs in rushing success rate (44.0%).

StatSeasonNational rank
Rushing success rate44.0%167th of 366

The season

Xavier Ford's receiving stats

He's 375th of 395 running backs in catches (1) and 391st of 392 running backs in receiving yards (1).

StatSeasonNational rank
Catches1375th of 395
Receiving yards1391st 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

Xavier Ford's career stats

SeasonTeamCarriesRush ydsYds/carryRush TDCatchesRec ydsRec TD
2025Minnesota10353.50———
2026Minnesota251154.61110
Career351504.31110

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

Advanced

Xavier Ford's advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playRush EPA/playRush successTotal EPAUsage
2026Minnesota-0.04-0.92+0.0444.0%-0.57%

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

Xavier Ford's game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultRushing yardsCarriesRushing TDsExplosive runs (12+ yards)Catches
1vs. Eastern IllinoisW 59–71531—0
2vs. Mississippi StateL 13–3872———
3vs. AkronW 41–74180—0
4at WashingtonW 27–24113000
5vs. MichiganW 20–1481000
8vs. IowaW 13–10338001

FAQ

Questions about Xavier Ford

What position does Xavier Ford play?

Xavier Ford plays running back for Minnesota, which is 5–2 this season.

Where is Xavier Ford from, and what year is he?

Xavier Ford is a freshman running back for Minnesota, listed at 5-10 and 210 pounds, from Leesville, LA.

How tall is Xavier Ford, and how much does he weigh?

Xavier Ford is listed at 5-10 and 210 pounds on Minnesota's 2026 roster.

What year is Xavier Ford?

Xavier Ford is a freshman, from the 2025 recruiting class.

What are Xavier Ford's career stats?

Over 2 seasons (2025–2026), Xavier Ford has 150 rushing yards on 35 carries with 1 rushing touchdowns, plus 1 catches for 1 yards.

Who does Xavier Ford play for?

Minnesota (5–2, Big Ten), where he plays running back and wears No. 9.

Is Xavier Ford eligible for the NFL Draft?

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

How did Xavier Ford play in his last game?

Week 8 vs. Iowa: 33 rushing yards, 8 carries, 1 catch. Minnesota won 13–10.

Where did Xavier Ford go to high school?

Leesville (Leesville, LA). He was a 3-star recruit, No. 945 in the 2025 class.

What are Xavier Ford's stats this season?

115 rushing yards, 25 carries, 4.6 yards per carry, 1 rushing TDs, 44.0% rushing success rate in 6 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does Xavier Ford rank nationally?

Among FBS running backs: 167th of 366 in rushing success rate, 226th of 372 in yards per carry, 312th of 351 in rushing TDs.

When does Xavier Ford play next?

Minnesota visits Indiana Sat, Oct 31, 3:30 PM ET on CBS. The numbers' pick: Indiana.

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