Wisconsin running backs coach Jayden Everett got a front-row seat to another wild Kingston Allen show, and the Badgers commitment did not waste the opportunity.
Allen put together what Everett called his most insane night yet, with the coach even firing off the “crown watch” emojis while watching in person. That’s saying something for a back who seems to post video game numbers every week.
Allen was already the touchdown leader in Wisconsin high school state history after his last game, when he moved past 107 on his career and 48 on the season. Then he went out and somehow topped it. He added six more touchdowns, and he also rushed for at least 160 yards on his touchdowns alone, with full stats to be released later.
The start was as fast as it gets: Allen scored on his first two carries. He also helped lead his team to a 10-0 record. The yardage in the game pushed him past his school record, and he is now the leading rusher in Notre Dame Academy history.
Last week, Allen had five touchdowns and 259 yards. This time, he raised the bar again against Germantown, a team that features 4-star Cole Reiter, a future teammate for Allen if things hold with Wisconsin. For now, though, the bigger concern for Everett, Luke Fickell and the Badgers is keeping Allen in the fold while other programs keep pushing.
Allen is drawing serious attention, and Ohio State has emerged as the main threat. He took a game-day visit there last week, and while he was on campus the Buckeyes offered him, hoping to pull him away from Wisconsin.
Allen is still committed to the Badgers, and he told Badger Connect earlier that he remains 100% committed. But with other programs still circling, Everett’s presence and his public support make clear just how much Wisconsin wants to keep its prized in-state back home.
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