Penn State Football

Penn State Makes Key Offensive Adjustment That Pays Dividends Early Against Northwestern

Published

October 11, 2025

Kaytron Allen is Penn State football’s best running back right now.

Photo by Matt Lynch, Nittany Sports Noa

University Park, PA– Penn State did something in the second quarter Saturday the Nittany Lions haven’t done in a while: take the lead.

Kaytron Allen’s 11-yard touchdown rush marked the first time Penn State has held a lead in a game since the second quarter against Oregon two weeks ago.

Allen’s rush signified an emphasis in feeding him the football early and often as he seemingly has taken the reins as RB1 after splitting the role with Nicholas Singleton throughout their careers at Penn State.

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— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) October 11, 2025

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Allen has rushed nine times for 59 yards and the touchdown so far while Singleton has yet to see the backfield let alone have a carry in this contest. He’s currently averaging 6.6 yards per carry for the Nittany Lions.