Allen’s runs earn place in Lions history
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Imagine the trials and tribulations that Kaytron Allen has been through, not just in his career at Penn State but just this season alone.
He wasn't nearly as heralded as Nicholas Singleton coming out of high school, and he was the No. 2 option behind Singleton for much of his career.
The backup job was eventually changed to a split of the workload between the two, and Allen finally got the brunt of the carries in recent weeks.
Both Allen and Singleton were stars in the Nittany Lions' 37-10 victory over Nebraska in the home finale Saturday night at Beaver Stadium.
Singleton had his own highlight of tying Saquon Barkley's career rushing touchdown record (53).
But Allen's star shined brighter as he became the program's all-time career rushing leader, surpassing Evan Royster's 3,932 yards set from 2007-10.
"Tonight we witnessed greatness," Penn State coach Terry Smith said. "Penn State has been playing football for an awful long time. To be the No. 1 rusher in the history of this place is an impressive thing that he accomplished tonight."
Allen had 160 rushing yards and now needs just 46 yards to cross the 4,000-yard mark for his career.
"I'm still trying to wrap my head around it," Allen said. "I'm glad I got the opportunity to do this, and I get to do it on senior night."