PSU’s Allen, Singleton on Walker list
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- Penn State running back Kaytron Allen (13) celebrates after a touchdown with Nicholas Singleton, second from left, during the second half against SMU in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
- Pittsburgh’s Desmond Reid (0) carries the ball against Kent State during an NCAA college football game, Aug. 31, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan, File)

Penn State running back Kaytron Allen (13) celebrates after a touchdown with Nicholas Singleton, second from left, during the second half against SMU in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State senior running backs Kaytron Allen and Nicholas Singleton were named to the Doak Walker Award watch list on Tuesday.
Penn State is one of 28 FBS schools with multiple running backs on the list. Penn State joins Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, UCLA and USC among Big Ten teams with two running backs on the watch list.
The Doak Walker Award, presented by the PwC SMU Athletic Forum, is annually given to the nation’s most outstanding college running back.
Panther back named to list
PITTSBURGH– Senior running back Desmond Reid was named to the preseason watch list for the 2025 Doak Walker Award on Tuesday.

Pittsburgh's Desmond Reid (0) carries the ball against Kent State during an NCAA college football game, Aug. 31, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan, File)
The Doak Walker Award, named in honor of SMU legend and three-time All-American Doak Walker. Ten semifinalists will be named in November, followed by three finalists later that month.
Reid accounted for more than 1,700 yards last season.
The winner will be announced live on The Home Depot College Football Awards on Dec. 12.





