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Nicholas Singleton has contributed as a versatile dual-threat weapon through 11 games, accumulating 419 rushing yards with 9 touchdowns on 107 carries while adding 19 receptions for 145 yards and 1 touchdown. His total of 10 touchdowns demonstrates his importance to the offense despite the team's 4-6 record. The Allen-Singleton backfield tandem combined for 240 rushing yards in the breakthrough 28-10 victory over Michigan State on November 15, helping snap a six-game losing streak. With 3,331 career rushing yards, Singleton ranks fifth all-time at Penn State.
Nicholas Sean-Gaylor Singleton is a dynamic running back who broke Saquon Barkley's program squat record with 655 pounds. The 2022 Big Ten Freshman of the Year combines legitimate 4.39 speed with raw power, making him one of the most feared backs in college football. In 2024, he rushed for a career-high 1,099 yards with 6.4 yards per carry and 13 rushing touchdowns, finishing with 1,805 all-purpose yards (fifth in a season at Penn State). He became the sixth Penn State player to reach 1,000 rushing yards in multiple seasons. Together with Kaytron Allen, they became the first Nittany Lion duo to both rush for 1,000 yards in a single season. In 2025, Singleton continues his dominant performance as a senior.
After returning for his senior season, star running back Nicholas Singleton must now carry the load for an offense that has lost its quarterback and head coach in the same week.
Read MoreDespite the 2025 disaster, Penn State can rebuild in 2026 with returning elite talent (Allen/Singleton), experienced offensive line, and the right coaching hire. Realistic expectations: 8-4 record, 5-4 Big Ten, foundation for 2027-2028 championship windows.
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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