Kaytron Allen just keeps stacking up accolades-and yards.
On Monday, the Penn State running back was named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week for the third consecutive time, a rare feat that speaks volumes about the kind of tear he's been on to close out the regular season.
Allen was electric in Saturday’s win over Rutgers, rushing for a career-best 226 yards and a touchdown on just 22 carries. That’s over 10 yards per touch-eye-popping efficiency for a back who’s been the engine of Penn State’s offense down the stretch. He didn’t just run through Rutgers; he ran into the record books.
With that performance, Allen pushed his season total to 1,303 rushing yards, a new personal high. But that’s not all-he also became the program’s all-time leading rusher, surpassing Evan Royster’s mark that had stood since 2010.
Allen now sits at 4,180 career rushing yards, and he’s not done yet. With a bowl game still on the horizon, there’s a chance he adds even more to that total.
What makes Allen’s run even more impressive is the consistency. Three straight weeks of being the best offensive player in a conference as deep and physical as the Big Ten?
That’s not just production-it’s domination. He’s been the focal point of the Nittany Lions’ attack, and defenses have known what’s coming.
They just haven’t been able to stop it.
For a guy who came to Happy Valley from Norfolk, Virginia, Allen has carved out a legacy that will be remembered in Penn State lore. He’s not just putting up numbers-he’s rewriting the record books and doing it with a blend of power, vision, and breakaway speed that’s made him a nightmare for opposing defenses.
As Penn State eyes its postseason destination, one thing is clear: Kaytron Allen is the heartbeat of this offense, and he’s finishing the season as one of the most dominant backs in the country.