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When Nick Singleton committed to Penn State over Notre Dame in 2021, he never thought he’d play against the Fighting Irish.
But that will happen when the Nittany Lions (13-2) meet Notre Dame (13-1) in a College Football Playoff semifinal in the Orange Bowl Thursday night at 7:30 in South Florida.
“Notre Dame was obviously a good visit,” Singleton said Saturday. “The coaches and the team were nice. It came down to the atmosphere. Penn State treated me like family ever since I came here as a recruit. They treated my family like family, too.
“It was an easy choice, too. The tradition of running backs and how many have been produced here. It was close to home. Being from PA, there’s no other place to be.”
The former Gov. Mifflin star has run for 1,015 yards, his second 1,000-yard season in three years with the Lions. With 2,828 career rushing yards, he ranks 11th in school history, 1 yard behind 1994 Heisman Trophy runner-up Ki-Jana Carter.
Singleton is deciding whether to return to Penn State for his senior season or opt for the NFL. He’s projected to be drafted between the second and fourth round.
“We’d love him back,” Lions coach James Franklin said. “If he decides to come out (to the NFL), we’ll fight like heck to get him drafted as high as possible. It’s really important for him to play well in this game and keep this season going.
“I’m a big fan of Nick and his mom and dad and Gov. Mifflin High School. If it was just about Penn State and being greedy, I’d love him back. But ultimately I want him to do what’s best for him.”
In his last four games against Maryland, Oregon, SMU and Boise State, Singleton has carried 49 times for 379 yards, a 7.7 average and four touchdowns.
“I’m still worried about finishing the season the right way,” he said. “We have a chance to do something we…
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Author : Reading Eagle, Pa.
Publish date : 2025-01-05 04:46:00
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