STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Kaytron Allen ran for 160 yards and two touchdowns, and Penn State’s protection performed its greatest sport of the season to maintain the Nittany Lions’ bowl hopes alive with a 37-10 win over Nebraska on Saturday night time.

Allen, who racked up 181 yards speeding in final week’s win in opposition to Michigan State, turned Penn State’s profession speeding chief with 3,954 yards, passing Evan Royster’s 3,932 set in 2010.

The senior again plowed by means of and zipped across the Huskers all night time. Allen handed Saquon Barkley on the college’s profession speeding checklist within the first half earlier than eclipsing Royster with a 3-yard run within the fourth quarter.

“I’m nonetheless attempting to wrap my head round it,” Allen stated. “Sadly, the season didn’t go how I deliberate. If I will be successful the entire season and never get the report, I’d relatively do this then get that report, however I received the chance to do that and man, I’m simply grateful.”

By then the Nittany Lions (5-6, 2-6 Massive Ten) had put the sport out of attain, scoring on five-straight possessions whereas their protection stymied the Cornhuskers.

Allen ripped off a 50-yard run round Nebraska’s left flank on the Nittany Lion’s opening drive to assist setup a brief landing toss from Ethan Grunkemeyer to tight finish Andrew Rappleyea.

Ryan Barker booted a 26-yard subject aim, then Nicholas Singleton capped Penn State’s subsequent two drives with 4- and 10-yard speeding touchdowns to make it 23-3 at halftime.

Emmett Johnson had 19 carries for 103 yards and eight catches for 48 for yards for the Cornhuskers (7-4, 4-4), who’ve misplaced three of their final 5.

They didn’t give themselves a lot of probability in head coach and State School native Matt Rhule’s return to Beaver Stadium.

Nebraska mustered simply 140 yards within the first half, turned the ball over on downs twice and punted twice extra. Penn State compelled three extra turnovers on downs within the second half.

“Clearly that was a tricky night time,” Nebraska coach Matt Rhule stated. “I challenged the blokes at halftime, a nasty run there of performs within the first half and clearly we simply by no means performed properly sufficient on protection to cease the run.”

Kyle Cunanan kicked a 31-yard subject aim within the second quarter, however the Cornhuskers didn’t discover the top zone till quarterback TJ Lateef scrambled 11 yards by means of a damaged play to chop Penn State’s result in 30-10 with 0:55 left within the third.

Allen scored on a 3-yard run to open the second half. He added a 13-yard speeding landing early within the fourth, which prompted bundled-up Penn State followers to chant “Terry, Terry, Terry!” as Smith — who performed for Joe Paterno — wiped tears from his eyes on the sideline.

As the ultimate seconds ticked off the clock, Penn State gamers pulled out indicators that learn “Rent Terry Smith”.

“I’m very motivated by the assist,” Smith stated. “My gamers love me unconditionally, I like them unconditionally. Their assist means all the things to me.”

Allen’s record-breaking efficiency is exclusive contemplating he’s break up carries with Singleton for almost all of their 4 years collectively.

Ultimately, they’ll each maintain spots within the Comfortable Valley report books. Singleton tied Barkley atop Penn State’s profession landing checklist with 43.

“To be the primary rusher within the historical past of this place is a formidable factor that he completed tonight,” Smith stated. “Simply one other unbelievable effort by the tandem.”

Nebraska marched right down to Penn State’s 11 on its opening possession the place Jim Knowles’ protection tightened up.

The Nittany Lions plugged holes on four-straight up-the-middle runs with linebackers Dom Deluca and Amare Campbell and defensive deal with Zane Durant making stops.

“That set the tone for the sport,” Smith stated.

Nebraska: The Huskers struggled to maneuver the road of scrimmage on either side of the ball and consequently, might have price themselves a shot at a top-tier bowl sport.

Penn State: The Nittany Lions received back-to-back video games for the primary time beneath Smith, however might want to win a 3rd to increase their season and keep away from their first shedding full-season report since 2004.

Nebraska: Hosts Iowa on Friday.

Penn State: Visits Rutgers on Saturday.

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