Penn State star RB Nicholas Singleton expected back vs. USC

Field Level Media|published: Mon 7th October, 21:52 2024

NCAA Football: Peach Bowl-Mississippi at Penn State

Dec 30, 2023; Atlanta, GA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions running back Nicholas Singleton (10) catches a pass and runs for a two point conversion against the Mississippi Rebels during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

After a one-game absence due to an undisclosed injury, Penn State running back Nicholas Singleton is expected to return this Saturday against Southern California.

"We're very, very confident, and I think Nick's very confident, talking to him Sunday, that he'll be ready to go," Penn State coach James Franklin told reporters Monday.

Franklin said Singleton was "very close" to playing for the now-No. 4 Nittany Lions last Saturday against UCLA. Without him, they still won 27-11, with running back Kaytron Allen carrying the load (21 rushes, 78 yards, one TD).

Singleton has gained 408 rushing yards (102 per game) with three touchdowns on 53 carries this year, adding six catches for 74 yards and two more touchdowns.

In three seasons at Penn State, Singleton has appeared in 30 games and rushed for 2,221 yards and 23 touchdowns. He's also caught 43 passes for 467 yards and five scores.

--Field Level Media