Penn State RB Tikey Hayes reverses course, enters NCAA transfer portal

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Penn State running back Tikey Hayes has entered the NCAA transfer portal, On3’s Pete Nakos has learned. The move is a change of heart for Hayes, who announced earlier this week he planned to return to the Nittany Lions in 2026.

Hayes appeared in only one game this past season, in the Pinstripe Bowl against Clemson. He finished with three carries for 18 yards.

Hayes played high school football at Aliquippa (PA), where he was a three-star prospect in the 2025 class. He ranked as the No. 441 overall player and No. 37 running back in the cycle according to the Rivals Industry Ranking, an equally weighted average that utilizes all three major recruiting services.

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