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PSU POSITION SERIES: Running backs

Running backs (Seventh in a series of Penn State position previews.) Returning starters: Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen were an incredible tandem as true freshmen, combining for nearly 2,000 yards rushing and 24 touchdowns. Singleton went for 1,061 yards and Allen 867. Allen also caught 20 passes, Singleton 11. Key losses: There really aren’t any. Keyvone Lee (25-94) was used in only five games, saw the writing on the wall and transferred to Mississippi State. Ditto Devon Ford, who landed at Notre Dame. Keep an eye on: Singleton and Allen will be featured, but Trey Potts, a ...

Sports at a glance

Lions trio gets on new list UNIVERSITY PARK – Penn State sophomore linebacker Abdul Carter, junior offensive lineman Olumuyiwa Fashanu and junior defensive end Chop Robinson were named to the Lombardi Award watch list on Tuesday. The Lombardi Award is presented annually to the college football offensive or defensive lineman who exemplifies the character and discipline of NFL Hall of Fame head coach Vince Lombardi in addition to outstanding performance and ability. The award qualifications also include linebackers who line up within five yards of the line of scrimmage.

PSU POSITION SERIES: Linebackers

Linebackers (Sixth in a series of Penn State position previews.) Returning starters: All three LBs are back in Abdul Carter, Curtis Jacobs, and Tyler Elsdon. Much like a lot of the defense, there is a lot of experience, and partly why the defense is so highly regarded in the preseason. Key losses: Jonathan Sutherland and Charlie Katshir both graduated, but Sutherland spent most of his career as a safety. Katshir appeared in just six games last year. Otherwise, everyone is back. Keep an eye on: Kobe King appeared in every game last season as a redshirt freshman and made 41 tackles. ...

Buckeyes used to top 25 rankings

The Associated Press No team has been more of a fixture in The Associated Press preseason Top 25 college football poll than Ohio State. The Buckeyes have appeared in 70 of the 74 preseason rankings that date to 1950, more than any other school. All-American Marvin Harris Jr. returns to an offense that is missing its quarterback and several offensive lineman from a 42-41 loss to eventual champion Georgia in the CFP semifinals. “Little things,” Harrison said when asked what went awry in those final games. “You look at the Georgia game, there were a couple plays here and there ...

PSU position series

SECONDARY (Fifth in a series of Penn State position previews.) Returning starters: Kalen King emerged as one of the better corners in the country, playing opposite Joey Porter Jr., but Johnny Dixon also made six starts, giving the Lions an experienced tandem. State College native Keaton Ellis started every game at safety. Key losses: Porter held down one side and wasn’t targeted much. He’ll likely start for the Steelers, who took him in the second round. Ji’Ayir Brown (third round, 49ers) ably manned the safety position for two years with 10 career interceptions and was an ...

On the rise: Lions’ defense poised for big year

UNIVERSITY PARK — It seems all throughout the preseason, somebody from Penn State football is being placed on an award’s preseason watch list. Any team could expect that much when expectations are as high as they are for the Nittany Lions, who were ranked seventh in the preseason ...