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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / September 18
Life After Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen Proving to be an Uphill Climb for Penn State’s Running Game, So Far
Two games into the season, Penn State Football is 2-0, but the Nittany Lions are still searching for answers to their less-than-explosive ground game. So why the staggering drop-off to the beginning of a season loaded with more promises than a Vice-Presidential debate?
College Football News / Nittany Central / June 8
How Matt Campbell Envisions Star RB James Peoples’ Role Revealed
Penn State Football running backs have some massive shoes to fill. After Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton departed for the NFL, after rewriting the Nittany Lions‘ record book, new head coach Matt Campbell and the Nittany Lions’ revamped backfield could be key to the trajectory of the offense around quarterback Rocco Becht this season.
Why the Commanders Landed the Biggest Steal in the Sixth Round of the NFL Draft
The 2026 NFL Draft is now well in the background of this offseason. The Washington Commanders welcomed their rookie class at rookie minicamp this past weekend, and some are already starting to show why the franchise was so high on them in the draft.
The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz
How many of the FBS college football teams with an animal nickname can you name?
Meet the Commanders’ new closer: A Kaytron Allen draft breakdown
Following the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Washington Commanders’ decision to select Penn State running back Kaytron Allen in the sixth round (187th overall) stands out as a highly strategic acquisition.
25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season
College football has historically been known as a sport that caters to the elite. It is very difficult to win a national championship if you aren't Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, or a host of other schools that have great programs that invest heavily in keeping them at the top.
College Football News / Athlon Sports / March 27
Kaytron Allen NFL Draft Scouting Report
Penn State's Kaytron Allen is one of the top running back prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft, with a power-packed frame that delivers a punch to would-be tacklers.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / March 2
Three RBs Lions could take in NFL Draft to replace David Montgomery
The Detroit Lions have made a blockbuster trade, sending David Montgomery to the Houston Texans. While Detroit still has Jahmyr Gibbs as its star running back, the team's depth is going to be tested now.
College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / March 1
Penn State's Running Backs Describe How They're Building a New Room
STATE COLLEGE | For four years, Kaytron Allen and Nicholas Singleton were Penn State’s backfield. But in 2026, there are several new names to learn with a few familiar faces.
USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 7
USC Trojans Opponents Ranked from Easiest to Hardest
The USC Trojans face a challenging 2026 schedule, including three teams that played in the College Football Playoff. Here is how the Trojans' opponents rank from easiest to hardest next season.
College Football News / Yardbarker / January 26
10 intriguing players to know at the 2026 Senior Bowl
The 2026 Senior Bowl is this Saturday, Jan. 31. Below are 10 of the most intriguing players at this year's event.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / December 27
Penn State's Top Offensive Player Questionable for Pinstripe Bowl
NEW YORK | Penn State running back Kaytron Allen, the Big Ten's second-leading rusher, is listed as questionable for the Pinstripe Bowl, joining a significant number of Nittany Lions who might not play in the season-ending game at Yankee Stadium.
Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season
Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 2
NFL Draft intel: Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza leads five must-track prospects
Each week, Yardbarker monitors the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. From an Indiana quarterback to a Penn State running back, here are five players we're tracking.
College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 30
Penn State Running Backs Punctuate Difficult Season Together at Rutgers
PISCATAWAY, N.J. | After being named Penn State’s interim head coach, Terry Smith pulled running backs Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen into his office and told them, “I’m going to get you those records.” Fast forward to the end of the regular season, and both made history in the Nittany Lions’ 40-36 win over Rutgers.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 23
In a Tough Year Personally, Penn State's Kaytron Allen Finds Joy in a Record
STATE COLLEGE | Penn State running back Kaytron Allen had grass stains all over his uniform with specs of red sticking to his Navy jersey after battling through Nebraska defenders Saturday.
College Football News / Field Level Media / November 22
Kaytron Allen, Penn State run all over Nebraska in blowout win
Kaytron Allen and Nicholas Singleton each ran for two touchdowns as Penn State smashed visiting Nebraska 37-10 on Saturday in University Park, Pa. Allen rushed 25 times for 160 yards, while Singleton (44 yards) made the most of his seven carries.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 16
Kaytron Allen Can Make Penn State History Against Nebraska
Late in Saturday's game against Michigan State, Penn State running back Kaytron Allen took a handoff from quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer and ran 26 yards for a touchdown to ice the Nittany Lions’ 28-10 win.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / October 22, 2025
How Many Yards Does Kaytron Allen Need to Make Penn State Football History?
One of the lone bright spots of the 2025 Penn State offense has been running back Kaytron Allen. Despite Allen and Nick Singleton entering the season virtually tied on the Penn State career rushing yards list, Allen has significantly outperformed Singleton this season, leading Kaytron Allen to push his name further up the list than Singleton.
College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / September 14, 2025
Villanova produces all-time bad beat on absurd final play vs. Penn State
Penn State spread bettors had to be putting a foot through the television on Saturday. The Nittany Lions’ meeting against the Villanova Wildcats in Week 3 produced one of the absolute worst beats of all-time.
College Football News / Yardbarker / July 11, 2025
'J Love' to a tackle-breaking horse lover: Five elite college RBs to watch in 2025
Whether bulldozing through traffic, exploding into the open field or catching passes out of the backfield, these five elite RBs are poised to deliver highlight-reel moments in 2025.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / May 8, 2025
Penn State gets massive vote of confidence in early CFB rankings
The Penn State Nittany Lions are expected to be very good next season. Could they be the best team in college football, though?
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / January 23, 2025
Why Penn State faces hugely pivotal 2025 season
Penn State, which hasn’t held the No. 1 spot in any poll this century, is already in the white-hot spotlight this offseason.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Larry Brown Sports / January 9, 2025
Watch: Penn State gets away with blatant holding penalty
Penn State got away with a blatant holding infraction in their College Football Playoff semifinal game against Notre Dame at the Orange Bowl in Miami Gardens on Thursday night.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / December 16, 2024
The final stampede for Penn State's backfield brothers
In an era of high-flying offenses, Penn State has built its resurgence on the backs of two running backs who refused to follow trends.
College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 9, 2024
Saturday at the Big Ten Championship, Tez Johnson Challenged His Coach
At the start of the 4th quarter in the Big Ten Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium, Oregon led Penn State 38-24, but the Nittany Lions were driving. Kaytron Allen reeled off runs of 32 and 26 yards to get them to the Oregon 19.
College Football News / Yardbarker / November 1, 2024
Ohio State, Penn State set for pivotal showdown
Fourth-ranked Ohio State and No. 3 Penn State are set for another pivotal showdown on Saturday.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 1, 2024
Penn State's Kaytron Allen Continues Kicking Down Doors
After his first rushing touchdown of the season, Penn State running back Kaytron Allen kicked down another door. His teammates kicked with him. It was part celebration, part catharsis and part reminder.
College Football News / Nittany Sports Now / September 28, 2024
Former SEC Coach: Penn State Biggest Challenger to Ohio State
It’s no secret that Ohio State has been Penn State’s biggest boogeyman for a long time. In James Franklin’s 10 full seasons as PSU’s head coach, the team is 1-9 against OSU.
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