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Penn State had a remarkable win of 27-11 against UCLA last week, and today they are going to face the USC Trojans. Well, even before their game, the spotlight is already on Nick Singleton’s gameplay because his head coach James Franklin believes in his exceptional execution in the game. Let’s see what James has to say about Nick before their final showdown against the USC Trojans.

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The 52-year-old showed a deep sense of trust regarding Singleton’s performance and agility in the field. When asked about Singleton’s availability in the game, James confirmed that he is going to play a major role in the team’s offense against the Trojans. As reported by CBS Sports College Football on X, Franklin said, He has the ability to go 80 yards any time he touches the ball.” 

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While talking about their game, the head coach discussed the impact RB Nick Singleton will have on their upcoming showdown. Well, that’s surprising, as in the game against UCLA, the young running back warmed up but was sidelined at kickoff. There must be some reason for this confidence. 

Well, talking about Nick Singleton’s game stats this season, he is currently leading among the rushers with 53 carries for 408 yards and three touchdowns. Now you know why head coach Franklin holds firm confidence in this gameplay. This game will see if he can live up to his expectations. Meanwhile, let’s discuss which team might have an edge over the other one in today’s faceoff.

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Does Penn State have an edge over the Trojans?

Penn State is firmly standing on a five-back-to-back win streak with their win last week’s win against UCLA. The team limited UCLA’s offense to just 260 yards. Every player was in their best form during the game. Quarterback Drew Allar completed 17 out of 24 passes, running for 237 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions. Even running back, Kaytron Allen, carried for 21 yards, running for 78 yards and a score.

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Well, talking about the USC Trojans, they had a pretty rough game against Minnesota last week. With a loss of 24-17 against them, the team is currently standing on a 3-win, 2-loss streak in the ongoing season. Even after the team suffered an embarrassing loss, players did showcase remarkable gameplay.

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Trojans star quarterback Miller Moss completed 23 out of 38 passes, running for 200 yards. Even running back, Woody Marks had 20 carries for 134 yards with a touchdown. Although Penn State’s past game stats suggest that they might have an advantage over the Trojans, the outcome remains uncertain until the final moments of the game. Till then, keep supporting your favourite team.

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Papiya Chatterjee is a Senior College Football Writer at EssentiallySports, working on the site’s Trends Desk. She has covered two action-packed seasons and played a central role in ES Behind the Scenes analysis, spotlighting the game’s biggest stars. During the draft, her reporting on the surprising Know more

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