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Caleb Komolafe

Northwestern (6–1, Big Ten). Running back. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Rushing yards53937th of 417 running backs
Carries8759th of 418 running backs
Yards per carry6.262nd of 360 running backs
Rushing TDs558th of 341 running backs

Caleb Komolafe is a running back for Northwestern (6–1). Among running backs this season he's 27th in explosive runs (12+ yards) (12), 31st in receiving yards (132), 37th in rushing yards (539), in 7 games. This week: Northwestern at Oregon.

Bio

Who is Caleb Komolafe?

Position
Running back
Class
Junior
Height
5-11
Weight
210 pounds
Number
No. 5
Hometown
Katy, TX
High school
Katy Tompkins (Katy, TX)
Recruiting
3-star, No. 1630 in the 2023 class

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

The season

Caleb Komolafe's running

He's 37th of 417 running backs in rushing yards (539) and 58th of 341 running backs in rushing TDs (5).

StatSeasonNational rank
Rushing yards53937th of 417
Carries8759th of 418
Yards per carry6.262nd of 360
Rushing TDs558th of 341

The season

Caleb Komolafe's efficiency

He's 27th of 388 running backs in explosive runs (12+ yards) (12) and 84th of 349 running backs in EPA per play (0.23).

StatSeasonNational rank
Rushing success rate44.8%150th of 360
Explosive runs (12+ yards)1227th of 388
EPA per play0.2384th of 349

The season

Caleb Komolafe's receiving

He's 31st of 382 running backs in receiving yards (132) and 75th of 385 running backs in catches (11).

StatSeasonNational rank
Catches1175th of 385
Receiving yards13231st of 382

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.

Game log

Caleb Komolafe's games

WeekOpponentResultRushing yardsCarriesRushing TDsExplosive runs (12+ yards)Catches
1vs. South Dakota StateW 34–184610102
3vs. ColoradoW 41–74911003
4at IndianaL 23–2976001
5vs. Penn StateW 34–1318825151
6vs. Ball StateW 45–14327120
7at Michigan StateW 24–216715114
8vs. RutgersW 42–1415013140

FAQ

Questions about Caleb Komolafe

What position does Caleb Komolafe play?

Caleb Komolafe plays running back for Northwestern, which is 6–1 this season.

Where is Caleb Komolafe from, and what year is he?

Caleb Komolafe is a junior running back for Northwestern, listed at 5-11 and 210 pounds, from Katy, TX.

Where did Caleb Komolafe go to high school?

Katy Tompkins (Katy, TX). He was a 3-star recruit, No. 1630 in the 2023 class.

What are Caleb Komolafe's stats this season?

539 rushing yards, 87 carries, 6.2 yards per carry, 5 rushing TDs, 44.8% rushing success rate in 7 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does Caleb Komolafe rank nationally?

Among FBS running backs: 27th of 388 in explosive runs (12+ yards), 31st of 382 in receiving yards, 37th of 417 in rushing yards.

When does Caleb Komolafe play next?

Northwestern visits Oregon Sat, Oct 31, 3:30 PM ET on Peacock. Big Al's pick: Northwestern.

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