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Tyvonn Byars stats, 2026

Rice (1–7, American Athletic). Running back. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Tyvonn Byars is a running back for Rice (1–7). Among running backs this season he's 47th in carries (95), 63rd in rushing yards (459), 110th in explosive runs (12+ yards) (7), in 8 games.

Rushing yards45963rd of 427 running backs
Carries9547th of 428 running backs
Yards per carry4.8187th of 372 running backs
Rushing TDs2242nd of 351 running backs

Bio

Who is Tyvonn Byars?

Position
Running back
Class
Sophomore
Height
5-10
Weight
217 pounds
Number
No. 26
Hometown
Montgomery, TX
High school
Lake Creek (Montgomery, TX)
Recruiting
3-star, No. 1133 in the 2025 class

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

The season

Tyvonn Byars's rushing stats

He's 47th of 428 running backs in carries (95) and 63rd of 427 running backs in rushing yards (459).

StatSeasonNational rank
Rushing yards45963rd of 427
Carries9547th of 428
Yards per carry4.8187th of 372
Rushing TDs2242nd of 351

The season

Tyvonn Byars's rushing efficiency and big plays

He's 110th of 393 running backs in explosive runs (12+ yards) (7) and 182nd of 366 running backs in rushing success rate (43.2%).

StatSeasonNational rank
Rushing success rate43.2%182nd of 366
Explosive runs (12+ yards)7110th of 393
EPA per play0.02256th of 357

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

Tyvonn Byars's career stats

SeasonTeamCarriesRush ydsYds/carryRush TDCatchesRec ydsRec TD
2025Rice341935.712530
2026Rice954594.82000
Career1296525.132530

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

Advanced

Tyvonn Byars's advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playRush EPA/playRush successExplosive runsTotal EPAUsage
2025Rice+0.39—+0.3943.8%6.3%7.85%
2026Rice+0.02-4.17+0.0643.2%7.4%1.720%

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

Tyvonn Byars's game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultRushing yardsCarriesRushing TDsExplosive runs (12+ yards)Catches
1vs. Houston ChristianW 31–310416020
2at Notre DameL 0–52247000
3vs. Western MichiganL 21–28177100
4at Fresno StateL 24–385010000
5vs. UTSAL 14–16710000
6at East CarolinaL 12–2811114130
7vs. TulsaL 17–385315000
8at Florida AtlanticL 49–519316020

FAQ

Questions about Tyvonn Byars

What position does Tyvonn Byars play?

Tyvonn Byars plays running back for Rice, which is 1–7 this season.

Where is Tyvonn Byars from, and what year is he?

Tyvonn Byars is a sophomore running back for Rice, listed at 5-10 and 217 pounds, from Montgomery, TX.

How tall is Tyvonn Byars, and how much does he weigh?

Tyvonn Byars is listed at 5-10 and 217 pounds on Rice's 2026 roster.

What year is Tyvonn Byars?

Tyvonn Byars is a sophomore, from the 2025 recruiting class.

What are Tyvonn Byars's career stats?

Over 2 seasons (2025–2026), Tyvonn Byars has 652 rushing yards on 129 carries with 3 rushing touchdowns, plus 2 catches for 53 yards.

Who does Tyvonn Byars play for?

Rice (1–7, American Athletic), where he plays running back and wears No. 26.

Is Tyvonn Byars eligible for the NFL Draft?

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

How did Tyvonn Byars play in his last game?

Week 8 at Florida Atlantic: 93 rushing yards, 16 carries, 2 explosive runs (12+ yards). Rice lost 49–51.

Where did Tyvonn Byars go to high school?

Lake Creek (Montgomery, TX). He was a 3-star recruit, No. 1133 in the 2025 class.

What are Tyvonn Byars's stats this season?

459 rushing yards, 95 carries, 4.8 yards per carry, 2 rushing TDs, 43.2% rushing success rate in 8 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does Tyvonn Byars rank nationally?

Among FBS running backs: 47th of 428 in carries, 63rd of 427 in rushing yards, 110th of 393 in explosive runs (12+ yards).

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