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Why Penn State is primed to give Big Ten a trio of title contenders

With a highly touted QB, a dynamic running back duo and a deep roster, the Nittany Lions could shift the hierarchy in the Big Ten.

AUGUST 11, 2023

A Day in the Life of Penn State's Nicholas Singleton On the field, Singleton is determined to avoid the ‘sophomore slump.’ Off it, the Lions’ star is building a brand.

JUNE 26, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Penn State spring football storylines: Focus on a Big Ten title

With another great recruiting class and a five-star QB ready to take the reins, the Nittany Lions have high hopes for the upcoming season.

MARCH 11, 2023

Breaks 87-yard TD in Rose Bowl Singleton logged seven rushes for 120 yards and two touchdowns and did not catch his lone target during Monday's 35-21 win over Utah in the Rose Bowl.

Impact Singleton once again displayed his star potential, logging the fifth two-touchdown performance of his true freshman campaign. The 219-pound back got a chance to showcase his physicality with his first touchdown carry out of a Wing-T formation from the Utah five-yard line, running through a defender on his way into the end zone. His next score came when he exploded past the first line of defenders before breaking away down the middle of the field for an 87-yard touchdown in the third quarter. This was the ultra-talented back's third game with less than 10 rushing attempts, as he still split carries with fellow up-and-coming true freshman Kaytron Allen (11 rushes, 37 yards, one touchdown). Over 13 games, Singleton recorded a team-high 1,061 yards despite logging the second-most carries (156) behind Allen (167). With freshman quarterback Drew Allar set to take over for long-time starter Sean Clifford heading into next season, these two running backs should form one of the Big Ten's most dynamic duos in 2023.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Penn State's Rose Bowl win: A sign of Big Ten supremacy ahead?

Nittany Lions view 11-2 season as a big step and aim to carry the momentum to bigger things in 2023 season.

JANUARY 3, 2023

Sean Clifford saves best for last as No. 11 Penn State rolls to Rose Bowl win

Nittany Lions QB Sean Clifford has heard it all amid a turbulent couple of seasons in Happy Valley. But he went out a big winner at the Rose...

JANUARY 3, 2023

Heisman Trophy: The top 25 candidates to win it in 2023

Can Caleb Williams repeat? Can Shedeur Sanders make a splash? RJ Young breaks down his top 25 Heisman Trophy candiates for next season.

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Penn State's Nicholas Singleton Named Big Ten Freshman of the Year Singleton is the first Lion to win the award since Christian Hackenberg in 2013.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Drake Maye, Harold Perkins leading college football's top freshmen

RJ Young breaks down the top freshmen in college football this season, led by UNC QB Drake Maye and LSU LB Harold Perkins.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Penn State's Nicholas Singleton Continues Candidacy for Big Ten Freshman of the Year Singleton and kicker Jake Pinegar represent Penn State as Big Ten players of the week.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Michigan-Penn State: On the ground coverage at Big Noon Kickoff

"Big Noon Kickoff" was in Ann Arbor as Michigan hosts Penn State, and we followed on-the-ground coverage from start to finish.

OCTOBER 15, 2022

Nick Singleton, Penn State's run game challenge No. 5 Michigan

Penn State has found its engine in running back Nick Singleton, who could be just as important as Blake Corum is to Michigan.

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Fumbles twice in messy win Singleton recorded 21 rushes for 87 yards and a touchdown and lost two fumbles during Saturday's 17-7 win over Northwestern. He also notched an 11-yard reception on his lone target...

Impact Singleton perfectly split carries with fellow freshman back Kaytron Allen (21 carries, 86 yards) as the Nittany Lions relied on their running game during Saturday's rainy win. However, the 219-pound lead back accounted for two of the four fumbles recovered by the Wildcats defense, as both teams struggled with ball security due to the wet elements. Singleton did make up for these mistakes by pounding in a two-yard run in the second quarter for Penn State's lone rushing score of the day, and has now seen his number of rushing attempts increase over each week this season.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Second in rushing Saturday Singleton recorded 42 yards on 12 carries to go along with one catch (two targets) for no gain during Saturday's 33-14 win over Central Michigan.

Impact Singleton split carries with fellow true freshman Kaytron Allen (13 carries, 111 yards, one touchdown) during Saturday's dominant victory. The 6-foot, 219-pound back saw five total touches in the second half once the Nittany Lions established a comfortable lead against the Chippewas. Singleton should net the lion's share of Penn State's rushes as the starting running back moving forward, especially while sophomore Keyvone Lee (undisclosed) continues to work his way back from injury.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Announced as starter Singleton was announced as the starting running back for Saturday's game against Central Michigan, Daniel Gallen of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Singleton gets the nod for Saturday's game after his breakout performance against Auburn with 10 carries for 124 yards and two touchdowns. Keyvone Lee (undisclosed) is expected to be available but was injured against the Tigers, so Singleton should be in line for significant work Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

State of Big Ten football: Ohio State, Michigan and a host of challengers

Can anyone challenge the Buckeyes and Wolverines for supremacy atop the Big Ten? RJ Young evaluates the conference.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Penn State, Washington among teams with 'quiet statement wins'

FOX Sports college football analyst Joel Klatt dives into three programs that notched statement wins during Week 3 of the season.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Breaks out in big win Singleton rushed 10 times for 124 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 41-12 win against Auburn.

Impact Singleton announced his presence on the national stage with his second consecutive 100-plus-yard rushing performance, this time against a well-respected Power 5 defense. The true freshman finished as the Nittany Lions' leading rusher while splitting carries with fellow first-year back Keyvone Lee (nine rushes, 52 yards, two touchdowns) and junior Kaytron Allen (seven rushes, 37 yards), including game-long 54-yard scoring touchdown to cap off Penn State's final touchdown drive, marking his second 50-plus-yard rush of the day. Over the past two games, Singleton has flashed the talent that made him the top running back in the 2022 recruiting cycle, averaging 17.9 and 12.4 yards per carry versus Ohio and Auburn, respectively. Singleton should have a chance to stack up his third-straight explosive rushing performance during his team's next game against Central Michigan on Sept. 24.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No. 7 USC, No. 6 Oklahoma could be on CFP collision course

In an early-season twist, Lincoln Riley's current team (USC) and his ex (Oklahoma) could vie for CFP spot, Bryan Fischer writes.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

A key player at Illinois, big-time transfers and more we're watching in Week 1

Which coach must start hot? Who are the players to watch? RJ Young and Laken Litman preview Week 1 of the college football season.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Three Big Ten players primed for breakout seasons

RJ Young breaks down the top three Big Ten players he expects to step into the spotlight in 2022.

AUGUST 25, 2022

'The it factor': Why Penn State freshmen Nick Singleton, Kaytron Allen will play right away The opener at Purdue is a week away, and both Singleton and Allen have already shown their running backs coach enough to back up their recru...

AUGUST 24, 2022 • PENNLIVE.COM

Penn State football: With departure of RB Caziah Holmes, Nick Singleton now has greater chance to shine Former Gov. Mifflin standout Nick Singleton’s chances to have a significant role in the Penn State offense this season increased when redshi...

AUGUST 16, 2022 • MCALL.COM

Who will be the best freshman in college football this season?

The new kids on campus can still have a major impact. Which youngster will shine brightest this college football season?

AUGUST 10, 2022

Penn State OC Mike Yurcich on another year with Sean Clifford, young QBs, Nick Singleton, O-line play, more takeaways Penn State's offense struggled in the run game a year ago while averaging just 25 points per contest.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • PENNLIVE.COM