Penn State is a 49-point favorite over Kent State in its final non-conference game of the 2024 regular season.
After regrouping during the early bye week following its win over Bowling Green, Penn State is ready to conclude non-conference play against Kent State on Saturday at Beaver Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network.
If things go well on the scoreboard Saturday — and as nearly 50-point favorites, they absolutely should — the Nittany Lions could use the reps to prepare for conference play, get depth pieces more action and correct early season execution issues. But as Franklin often stresses, they must focus on going 1-0 first.
Singleton and Kaytron Allen have combined for 354 rushing yards through two games and should get the ball early and often on Saturday. Then they should be out. Depth players in the running back room need opportunities. Before the season, Franklin said redshirt freshman Cam Wallace was “probably in the lead” for No. 3 running back, but freshmen Quinton Martin Jr. and Corey Smith were in the mix as well. So far, only Wallace has seen action with nine carries this season.
While the sentiment behind that decision is admirable, Burns might have to reconsider if things get out of hand against Penn State.
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