The Best Running Back Duo in College FootballThe Best Running Back Duo in College Football
Mark Selders

The Best Running Back Duo in College Football

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Nicholas Singleton Penn State Records/Stats

Career Rushing Yards3,151

Singleton has rushed for 3,151 career yards, ranking ninth in program history. He is 76 yards behind D.J. Dozier (3,227; 198386) for eighth. Singleton owns the third-most career rushing yards among current FBS players.

Career Rushing yards Per Game68.5

Singleton is averaging 68.5 rushing yards per game in his Penn State career.

Career Rushing Touchdowns37

Singleton owns 37 career rushing touchdowns, good for third all-time at PSU and sitting one behind Lydell Mitchell (38; 1969-71) for second. Singleton has the most rushing touchdowns among current FBS players.

Career 100-Yard Rushing Games8

Singleton has eight career 100-yard rushing games, tied 16th at Penn State with Matt Suhey (1976-79), Richie Anderson (1989-92) and Larry Johnson (1999-02).

Career All-Purpose Yards5,001

Singleton has 5,001 career all-purpose yards, ranking fourth all-time at Penn State. He is 44 yards behind Larry Johnson (5,045; 1999-2002) for third. Singleton has the most career all-purpose yards among current FBS players.

Career Receiving Yards857

Singleton owns 857 career receiving yards on 88 career receptions.

Career Receiving Touchdowns8

Singleton has eight career receiving touchdowns.

Career Total Touchdowns46

Singleton has tallied 46 total touchdowns (37 rushing; 8 receiving; 1 kick return) in his career, ranking second alltime at Penn State. He is seven touchdowns behind Saquon Barkley (53; 2015-17).

Kaytron Allen Penn State Records/Stats

Career Rushing Yards3,254

Allen has rushed for 3,254 career yards, ranking eighth in program history. He is 2 yards behind Curtis Enis (3,256; 199597) for sixth. Allen ranks second among current FBS players in career rushing yards.

Career Rushing yards Per Game69.2

Allen is averaging 69.2 rushing yards per game in his Penn State career.

Career Rushing Touchdowns30

Allen owns 30 career rushing touchdowns. He is tied-sixth at Penn State with Charlie Pittman (30; 1967-69) and Trace McSorley (30; 2015-18).

Career 100-Yard Rushing Games9

Allen has nine career 100-yard rushing games, tied 14th at Penn State with Eric McCoo (1998-01).

Career All-Purpose Yards3,742

Allen has 3,742 career all-purpose yards, sitting 14th all-time at Penn State and is 123 yards behind O.J. McDuffie (3,865; 1988-92) for 13th.

Career Receiving Yards447

Allen owns 447 career receiving yards on 58 career receptions.

Career Receiving Touchdowns4

Allen has four career receiving touchdowns.

Career Total Touchdowns5

In his time at Penn State, Allen has five career games with multiple touchdowns.

Singleton's 2025 Rankings Among Power 4 Running Backs

Rushing Touchdowns6th

Singleton is tied for sixth most rushing touchdowns among power 4 running backs in rushing touchdowns (5)

Total Touchdowns6th

Singleton has five total touchdowns which is tied for sixth most in the NCAA by a power 4 running back

Allen's 2025 Rankings Among Power 4 Running Backs

Yards Per Carry6th

Allen ranks sixth among power 4 running backs and 11th overall in yards per carry (6.98)

Rushing Yards Per Game24th

Allen ranks 21st among power 4 running backs in rushing yards per game (81.8)

Rushing Yards25th

Allen ranks 29th in rushing yards (377) among all power 4 running backs

Rushing Touchdowns5th

Allen has four rushing touchdowns which is tied for the fifth-most of any power 4 running back (6)

What They're Saying

9/4The Athletic
9/7Big Ten Network
7/15Connor Rodgers - NBC Sports

Other Highlights

Penn State vs. FIUAllen Max Speed
Penn State vs. VillanovaNick Singleton Touchdown
Penn State vs. VillanovaAllen 18-Yard Rushing TD
Penn State vs. VillanovaSingleton Touchdown Run
Penn State vs. FIUAllen 67-Yard TD Run
Penn State vs. NevadaAllen Touchdown Run
Penn State at UCLAKaytron TD Run
Penn State at UCLAAllen 13-yard TD Run