Iowa State Cyclones#3 · RB Arnold Barnes III
69 Overall rating steady- Height
- 5-10
- Weight
- 220 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- New Orleans, LA
Arnold Barnes III is a RB (#3) for Iowa State, from New Orleans, LA. In the 2026 season he has 88 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns, 17.6 rushing yards per game over 5 games. He has 20.8 fantasy points (PPR), 4.2 per game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Rushing yards 15
Rushing TDs 11
Receptions 9
Receiving yards 8
Total TDs 11
Scrimmage yards 14
Efficiency
Yards per carry 8
Yards per catch 9
Fantasy points 14
Receiving usage 9
Carry volume 17
Yards per touch 7
Measurables
Height 7
Weight 17
Frame 12
Experience 17
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2026 season
88
Rushing yards
2
Rushing TDs
24
Carries
3.7
Yards/carry
0
Receptions
0
Receiving yards
Arnold Barnes III career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Att | Rush Yds | TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ISU | 5 | 24 | 88 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 20.8 |
| 2025 | TULN | 11 | 51 | 217 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 21.3 |
| 2024 | TULN | 14 | 87 | 402 | 6 | 8 | 19 | 92.1 |
| 2023 | TULN | 7 | 23 | 138 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.8 |
| Career | 37 | 185 | 845 | 8 | 10 | 35 | 146 |
Season totals, 2023 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | RUSH YDS | REC | REC YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs West Virginia | W 45-42 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | vs Utah | L 17-31 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | vs Bowling Green | W 55-7 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Sep 12 | at Iowa | L 13-16 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | vs Southeast Missouri State | W 38-10 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowIowa State RB: #3
- ClassSenior
- HometownNew Orleans, LA
Arnold Barnes III: Iowa State RB profile and stats
Arnold Barnes III is a RB (#3) for Iowa State, from New Orleans, LA. This profile tracks Arnold Barnes III's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Iowa State roster, the Big 12 players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Iowa State sits in the race, check the live Big 12 standings.
Arnold Barnes III in the news
All newsRecapIowa State edged West Virginia 45-42 (Week 5, 2026)Iowa State edged West Virginia 45-42 at Jack Trice Stadium. Now Iowa State is 3-2, 1-1 in Big 12 play, and West Virginia is 3-2, 0-2 in Big 12 play.2026-10-03RecapIowa State beat Bowling Green 55-7 (Week 3, 2026)Iowa State beat Bowling Green 55-7 at Jack Trice Stadium. Now Iowa State is 2-1, and Bowling Green is 0-3.2026-09-19RecapIowa edged Iowa State 16-13 (Week 2, 2026)Iowa edged Iowa State 16-13 at Kinnick Stadium. Now Iowa is 2-0, and Iowa State is 1-1.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Arnold Barnes III play for?
Arnold Barnes III plays for Iowa State, wearing #3 at RB.
What position does Arnold Barnes III play?
Arnold Barnes III is a RB for Iowa State.
How tall is Arnold Barnes III?
Arnold Barnes III is 5-10 and weighs 220 lb.
What year is Arnold Barnes III in?
Arnold Barnes III is listed as a senior on the Iowa State roster.
Where is Arnold Barnes III from?
Arnold Barnes III is from New Orleans, LA.
How many rushing yards does Arnold Barnes III have?
Arnold Barnes III has 88 rushing yards in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.