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Penn State received a significant boost to its 2025 offense Monday afternoon when star running backs Kaytron Allen and Nicholas Singleton announced on social media that they would be returning to the Nittany Lions for their senior seasons.
The duo, known as the “Lawn Boyz,” committed to Penn State in 2022, knowing they’d be working in tandem. The explosion of NIL across college football made it inevitable for one of the former five-star backs to find a home elsewhere where they could be the lead back. James Franklin and running backs coach Ja’Juan Seider pulled off the rare feat of keeping two starting running backs.
Singleton and Allen were arguably the nation’s top running back duos in the country after both hit the 1,000-yard mark this season. Allen rushed for 1,108 yards and eight touchdowns, averaging 5.0 yards per carry. Singleton had a similar stat line, rushing for 1,009 yards with 12 touchdowns. Singleton showed his explosiveness, ranking fourth in the Big Ten with 6.4 yards per carry.
The running backs join starting quarterback Drew Allar as three offensive stalwarts returning for 2025. Offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki will have one of college football’s top backfields entering next season.
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Publish date : 2025-01-13 22:43:00
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