RB
Junior
Kaytron Allen has been the offensive workhorse through 8 games, leading the team with 688 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns on 119 carries (5.8 yards per carry). He had a standout performance against Iowa, rushing for 145 yards and 2 TDs, and scored on a 1-yard dive in the first half against Ohio State on November 1. Allen ranks among Penn State's rushing leaders and continues to be a crucial part of the offense.
Kaytron Lamont Allen is the other half of Penn State's dynamic rushing duo. Born January 8, 2003, Allen brings power and vision to exploit running lanes between the tackles. In 2024, he appeared in 16 games (5 starts) and rushed for 1,108 yards on 220 carries (5.1 yards per carry) with eight touchdowns. He also added 18 receptions for 153 yards and two touchdowns. Allen reached 1,000 rushing yards for the first time in his career, becoming the 18th Nittany Lion to reach this milestone. Together with Nicholas Singleton, they became the first Penn State duo to both rush for 1,000 yards in a single season. He finished fifth in the Big Ten in rushing yardage and 13th in program history for single-season rushing attempts. In 2025, Allen returned for his senior season and has been a key contributor.
As Penn State navigates a coaching change and a new QB, Kaytron Allen remains the offense's most reliable weapon, proven by his 145-yard effort against Iowa.
Read MoreKaytron Allen has become the steady heartbeat of Penn State's offense, piling up 688 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns; this deep dive shows how he keeps the attack afloat.
Read MorePenn State suffered a decisive 38-14 loss to No. 1 Ohio State on November 1, 2025, marking the ninth consecutive defeat in the series. Despite a competitive first half (14-14 at halftime), Ohio State dominated the second half with Julian Sayin throwing 4 TDs. Penn State drops to 3-5 (0-5 Big Ten) as the Nittany Lions face No. 2 Indiana next week in a critical bowl eligibility showdown.
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