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BWI Live Postgame Show: Penn State's Kaytron Allen, Nick Singleton, defense, lead win

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Penn State's running game dominated on the way to a blowout win for Penn State. Allar: Matthew O'Haren USA Today Allen: Dan Rainville USA Today

As expected, Penn State football blasted past Delaware on Saturday at Beaver Stadium. The Nittany Lions used 19 carries from Kaytron Allen and three touchdowns from Nick Singleton to power their way to a blowout victory. In a flip of last week, quarterback Drew Allar played a support role in the running game.

Want to know how it all happened? Join the BWI Live Postgame Show, where we break down the game, who stood out, and what to take from the victory. The show goes live after the game, so subscribe to the BWI YouTube channel and enable notifications so you can get notifications of all our live shows.

Penn State running game leads the way

Thanks to the style of play from the Delaware defense, Penn State’s running game led the way on Saturday. Penn State’s top two runners, Singleton and Allen, had 31 combined carries, 150 yards, and four touchdowns to lead the offense. Overall, the Penn State offense rushed for nearly 300 yards on the day, with Trey Potts and Beau Pribula getting plenty of action in the third and fourth quarters. 

Allar was efficient on the day, completing 22 of 29 passes for 204 yards and one rushing touchdown from the goal line. Allar was patient on the day but didn’t hit many explosive passing plays, with a long of 26 yards. 

Defense is almost lights out 

The Penn State defense dominated almost every drive, the way you’d expect with a matchup like this against an FCS opponent. The defense had five three-and-outs before the middle of the fourth quarter when the backups entered the game. An offside on a punt extended one other drive. 

Kevin Winston Jr turned up the heat just after halftime when he picked up a forced fumble caused by fellow safety Keaton Ellis. Later, backup linebacker Dom DeLuca intercepted a pass for a touchdown to put a fine point on his day. DeLuca had a near interception several drives earlier in the third quarter. 

What’s next?

Penn State faces Illinois next Saturday for its second noon kick. Illinois lost to Kansas 34-23 on Thursday night. It’s the Big Ten opener for the Nittany Lions, who have opened Big Ten play on the road once again. Do you want to discuss today’s game or the upcoming game? Join the BWI Live Postgame show and get your questions in the Live chat. We’ll be discussing today’s game and getting your thoughts on air. 

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