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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.

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No. 2 Penn State pulls away from Villanova in blowout win

Nicholas Singleton ran for two touchdowns and Drew Allar threw for a touchdown as No. 2 Penn State cruised over visiting Villanova 52-6 on Saturday in University Park, Pa.

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No. 2 Penn State cruises to victory over FIU despite historically poor first half

Penn State to a 34-0 victory over Florida International on Saturday.

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 6

No. 2 Penn State Turns Struggle Session Vs. FIU Into Late Blowout

STATE COLLEGE | No. 2 Penn State scored a pair of big-play touchdowns in the second half, including a 67-yard run by Kaytron Allen, to complete a 34-0 win over FIU on Saturday at Beaver Stadium that ended better than it started.

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Stan Drayton, Penn State's Running Backs Coach, Isn't Shy About Feedback

STATE COLLEGE | Defensive coordinator Jim Knowles wasn’t the only new member of the Penn State football staff coaching his first game for the Nittany Lions last Saturday.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 27

Nicholas Singleton Expects Penn State's Passing Game to Be 'More Explosive'

Penn State running backs Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen usually are discussed in tandem since they've long shared the title of RB1. Their careers are very similar, they decided to return together, and now both have a chance to make history. But first, Singleton is eager for Penn State’s opener against Nevada on Saturday at Beaver Stadium.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / EasySportz / August 17

Penn State Season Preview: Can Franklin And The Nittany Lions Win The CFP?

The 2025 Penn State Nittany Lions enter the season with one of the best opportunities they have had in years to compete for a conference and national championship.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / LWOSports.com / August 12

Why Penn State Could Win the National Title

The Penn State Nittany Lions head into this upcoming season with their best chance to win the National Championship since Head Coach James Franklin took over. The Big 10 school made it to the College Football Playoff Semifinal, but lost to Notre Dame after a disastrous interception by quarterback Drew Allar at the end of regulation.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / July 28

2025 Penn State Running Backs: Singleton and Allen Lead Deep Backfield

Penn State enters 2025 with one of the most established and productive backfields in college football. Seniors Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen return as the backbone of an offense they’ve powered for three straight seasons.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 22

Best Offenses MSU Will Face in 2025

The Michigan State Spartans have several X factors on the defensive side of the football entering the 2025 season. MSU struggled down the stretch on defense last season, and it is looking to be more consistent so the team can return to the postseason.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 10

Penn State Football 2025 Preview: How Penn State Built the Nation's Best Backfield

Just four days after the Orange Bowl, Penn State running back Niccolas Singleton made headlines by announcing his return for a fourth season. Ten minutes later, fellow running back Kaytron Allen did the same.

College Football News / Yardbarker / July 11

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College Football News / Last Word On Sports / June 19

The Best Returning Big 10 Running Backs

As we continue our look at the “best returning” for the Big 10 conference, we move on to the running backs. You can be a transfer and still be eligible for the list if the transfer was within the conference.

College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / May 21

Top 10 Running Backs Returning in the Big Ten

The Big Ten's ground-and-pound conference still exists, producing many top running backs each year. Next season, there will be plenty of fresh faces at the running back position, but the talent is still very much there.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / May 14

Big Ten win-totals: Ranking odds released for 2025 college football season

The Big Ten win totals were revealed for the upcoming 2025 college football season, courtesy of FanDuel. Three teams in the conference are projected to win double digit games this season.

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / 5 GOATs / May 9

2025 Penn State Football Win Totals: Odds released for anticipated season

After reaching the College Football Playoff semifinals last season, Penn State‘s expectations are sky high for the 2025 campaign. According to FanDuel, Penn State has +134 odds to win over 10.5 games in the upcoming regular season, and -164 odds to hit the under.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / May 8

Penn State gets massive vote of confidence in early CFB rankings

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / February 12

What Does Ja’Juan Seider Leaving Mean For Future of 2 Penn State RBs? They Answered That

Two of Penn State football’s youngest running backs addressed their future plans Tuesday afternoon. Playing behind two star tailbacks is often a contributing factor in an RB entering the transfer portal.

College Football News / Field Level Media / January 13

Penn State’s top two RBs commit to return for 2025

Penn State got some encouraging news from some of its top offensive players Monday. The Nittany Lions' top two rushers from 2024, Kaytron Allen and Nicholas Singleton, will return to Happy Valley for the 2025 season rather than declare for the NFL draft.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Larry Brown Sports / January 9

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.

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College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 9

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