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Kaytron Allen Sets Penn State Rushing Record as Nittany Lions Rout Nebraska 37-10

The performance, followed by a Big Ten weekly honor, has sharpened calls to hire interim Terry Smith as Penn State heads to Rutgers seeking bowl eligibility.

Overview

  • Allen carried 25 times for 160 yards and two touchdowns, surpassing Evan Royster to reach 3,954 career rushing yards in the fourth quarter.
  • He was named the Big Ten Offensive Co-Player of the Week following the win over Nebraska.
  • Quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer went 11-for-12 for 181 yards and a touchdown as Penn State totaled 412 yards with multiple explosive plays.
  • Nicholas Singleton scored twice to tie Saquon Barkley’s Penn State record for career total touchdowns at 53, adding 51 receiving and 44 rushing yards.
  • Players held “Hire Terry Smith” signs and fans chanted the interim coach’s name, with the team now turning to a season finale at Rutgers for bowl eligibility.