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Kendrick Raphael vs. Turbo Richard: 2026 stats compared

SMU vs. Indiana

Kendrick Raphael is ahead on 5 of 8 stats, including carries, rushing TDs and rushing success rate. Turbo Richard has the edge on rushing yards, yards per carry and explosive runs (12+ yards). Both are running backs: Kendrick Raphael for SMU and Turbo Richard for Indiana, 2026 season through Oct 24, 2026.

Kendrick Raphael vs. Turbo Richard, stat by stat

StatKendrick RaphaelTurbo Richard
Rushing yards632 21st704 15th
Carries117 24th104 33rd
Yards per carry5.4 118th6.8 35th
Rushing TDs8 18th6 36th
Rushing success rate48.7% 88th46.2% 126th
Explosive runs (12+ yards)14 13th19 2nd
Catches9 124th5 234th
Receiving yards108 63rd49 189th

The better number on each row is marked. National ranks are among every FBS running back with the stat; rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Where do Kendrick Raphael and Turbo Richard rank nationally?

Kendrick RaphaelTurbo RichardRushing yards21st15thCarries24th33rdYards per carry118th35thRushing TDs18th36thRushing success rate88th126thExplosive runs (12+ yards)13th2ndCatches124th234thReceiving yards63rd189th1st (best)428th

Each row is one stat. The dots show where Kendrick Raphael and Turbo Richard rank among FBS running backs with enough snaps to qualify, with each player's rank printed by his dot: further left is better. Hover or tap a dot for the number behind it.

Kendrick Raphael and Turbo Richard: career stats

Kendrick Raphael

SeasonTeamCarriesRush ydsYds/carryRush TDCatchesRec ydsRec TD
2023NC State673114.6110960
2024NC State784255.4310410
2025California2339524.113342451
2026SMU1176325.4891081
Career4952,3204.725634902

Turbo Richard

SeasonTeamCarriesRush ydsYds/carryRush TDCatchesRec ydsRec TD
2024Boston College552785.122620
2025Boston College1457495.29302132
2026Indiana1047046.865490
Career3041,7315.717373242

Seasons since 2022 from CollegeFootballData.com (FBS games), plus this season from the play-by-play.

Their seasons, game by game

Kendrick Raphael

RB, SMU (6–1). Senior. 5-11, 200 pounds. Naples, FL

WeekOpponentRushing yardsCarriesRushing TDsReceiving yards
1Florida State751200
2UC Davis33123
3Louisville18922311
4Missouri State9322148
5Boston College451510
7Virginia1242204
8California10321222

Turbo Richard

RB, Indiana (7–1). Junior. 5-9, 204 pounds. Charlotte, NC

WeekOpponentRushing yardsCarriesRushing TDsReceiving yards
1North Texas5514238
2Howard1081115
3Western Kentucky1491510
4Northwestern68900
5Rutgers2041314
6Nebraska10800
7Ohio State461612
8Michigan641800

Questions about Kendrick Raphael vs. Turbo Richard

Who's better, Kendrick Raphael or Turbo Richard?

Kendrick Raphael is ahead on 5 of 8 stats, including carries, rushing TDs and rushing success rate. Turbo Richard has the edge on rushing yards, yards per carry and explosive runs (12+ yards). Both are running backs: Kendrick Raphael for SMU and Turbo Richard for Indiana, 2026 season through Oct 24, 2026.

Who has more rushing yards, Kendrick Raphael or Turbo Richard?

Turbo Richard: 704 rushing yards to Kendrick Raphael's 632, 15th among FBS running backs.

Who has more rushing touchdowns, Kendrick Raphael or Turbo Richard?

Kendrick Raphael: 8 rushing TDs to Turbo Richard's 6, 18th among FBS running backs.

Who's more efficient, Kendrick Raphael or Turbo Richard?

Kendrick Raphael: 48.7% rushing success rate to Turbo Richard's 46.2%, 88th among FBS running backs.

Who has more explosive runs, Kendrick Raphael or Turbo Richard?

Turbo Richard: 19 explosive runs (12+ yards) to Kendrick Raphael's 14, 2nd among FBS running backs.

Who has more career rushing yards, Kendrick Raphael or Turbo Richard?

Kendrick Raphael: 2,320 to Turbo Richard's 1,731, counting FBS seasons since 2022.

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