North Dakota State Bison#8 · RB Barika Kpeenu
94 Overall rating steady- Height
- 5-10
- Weight
- 199 lb
- Class
- Sophomore
- Hometown
- Fargo, ND
Barika Kpeenu is a RB (#8) for North Dakota State, from Fargo, ND. In the 2025 season he had 1,005 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns, 77.3 rushing yards per game over 13 games, 3rd nationally. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Rushing yards 19
Rushing TDs 20
Receptions 16
Receiving yards 16
Total TDs 19
Scrimmage yards 19
Efficiency
Yards per carry 15
Yards per catch 14
Fantasy points 19
Receiving usage 16
Carry volume 19
Yards per touch 15
Measurables
Height 10
Weight 10
Frame 10
Experience 10
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Barika Kpeenu career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Att | Rush Yds | TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | NDSU | 13 | 191 | 1005 | 20 | 19 | 211 | 264.6 |
| 2024 | NDSU | 16 | 131 | 714 | 7 | 15 | 122 | 146.6 |
| 2023 | NDSU | - | 92 | 477 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 71.7 |
| 2022 | NDSU | 3 | 15 | 52 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11.2 |
| Career | All | - | 429 | 2248 | 32 | 34 | 333 | 494.1 |
Season totals, 2022 to 2025. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Season stats for Barika Kpeenu appear here once he records them. Roster details are rechecked weekly.
Schedule and results
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Career timeline
- NowNorth Dakota State RB: #8
- ClassSophomore
- HometownFargo, ND
Barika Kpeenu: North Dakota State RB profile and stats
Barika Kpeenu is a RB (#8) for North Dakota State, from Fargo, ND. This profile tracks Barika Kpeenu's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the North Dakota State roster, the Mountain West players hub and the conference schedule. To see where North Dakota State sits in the race, check the live Mountain West standings.
Barika Kpeenu in the news
All newsRecapNorth Dakota State beat Wyoming 28-0 (Week 5, 2026)North Dakota State beat Wyoming 28-0 at Fargodome. Now North Dakota State is 5-0, 2-0 in Mountain West play, and Wyoming is 2-3, 1-1 in Mountain West play.2026-10-03RecapNorth Dakota State beat Sacramento State 31-10 (Week 3, 2026)North Dakota State beat Sacramento State 31-10 at Hornet Stadium. Now North Dakota State is 4-0, 1-0 in Mountain West play, and Sacramento State is 1-3.2026-09-19RecapNorth Dakota State beat Air Force 38-32 (Week 2, 2026)North Dakota State beat Air Force 38-32 at Falcon Stadium. Now North Dakota State is 3-0, 1-0 in Mountain West play, and Air Force is 1-1, 0-1 in Mountain West play.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Barika Kpeenu play for?
Barika Kpeenu plays for North Dakota State, wearing #8 at RB.
What position does Barika Kpeenu play?
Barika Kpeenu is a RB for North Dakota State.
How tall is Barika Kpeenu?
Barika Kpeenu is 5-10 and weighs 199 lb.
What year is Barika Kpeenu in?
Barika Kpeenu is listed as a sophomore on the North Dakota State roster.
Where is Barika Kpeenu from?
Barika Kpeenu is from Fargo, ND.