EDITOR’S NOTE: James Franklin, when asked if there is anything that may impact Nick Singleton’s availability vs. UCLA responded “No, not at this stage.”
Penn State Football star running back Nick Singleton helped carry the Nittany Lions to their first ranked-win of the 2024 season Saturday, posting 94 rushing yards and a touchdown and adding 25 receiving yards through the air. However, four days removed from the matchup, Singleton’s availability is now up in the air, as Singleton was not seen at practice Wednesday night.
Following Penn State’s media viewing window, Penn State head coach James Franklin answered a question about Singleton’s status.
Franklin noted that he does not have an update “at this stage” regarding Singleton’s availability.
James Franklin says we’re wasting a question by asking about RB Nick Singleton who was not spotted at the media viewing window tonight. Says there’s nothing to share at this point.
FWIW Singleton met with reporters yesterday on zoom.
— Audrey Snyder (@audsnyder4) October 2, 2024
Singleton met with the media via zoom Tuesday but was not seen during the viewing window Wednesday night. On the 2024 season, Singleton has rushed for 408 yards and three touchdowns and added 74 yards and two touchdowns through the air.
On Tuesday, Singleton spoke highly of Penn State offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki‘s offense, noting “Everybody is buying into it since the spring. Everybody is having fun. You can tell everybody’s mood has been really different from last year, too. We’re being more explosive, obviously winning games. We just gotta keep going with it.”
Nick Singleton on Andy Kotelnicki offense:
“Everybody is buying into it since the spring. Everybody is having fun. You can tell everybody’s mood has been really different from last year, too. We’re being more explosive, obviously winning games. We just gotta keep going with it.” https://t.co/9oXz9O1gMQ
— Tyler Donohue (@TDsTake) October 1, 2024
Nick Singleton in Midst of Dominant Season for Penn State
Singleton, and fellow junior running back Kayton Allen, became only the second pair of teammates in Penn State history to rush for over 2,000 career yards Saturday. Singleton ranks 15th all-time at Penn State with 2,221 rushing yards over the past two and a third seasons at Penn State.
Singleton was a five-star recruit and the number one running back in the 2022 class by 247Sports and is draft eligible after this season.
If Singleton is not able to go Saturday against UCLA, Penn State will turn to true freshman Quinton Martin (after an injury to Cam Wallace against Kent State thrust Martin into the RB3 role). Singleton spoke highly of Martin Tuesday, noting “He’s been locked in. He’s willing to learn everything, man. [Always asking questions in the meeting rooms with (RB) Coach (JaJuan) Seider. Always doing extra time off the field too in the film room. He’s been really good.”
With Penn State an over four touchdown favorite this weekend, the Nittany Lions may not need Singleton to get past UCLA, however, the return of one of Penn State’s most dynamic playmakers will be vital for Penn State to reach their ultimate goal of a College Football Playoff berth this season.
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