Penn State's players of the game against Nebraska

Penn State's players of the game against NebraskaStory byChristopher Sheppard, Nittany Lions WireSun, November 23, 2025 at 4:02 AM UTC·2 min read

On a special Senior Night, the Penn State Nittany Lions looked like a team freer than any iteration we've seen over what has been a lost season. Records were broken, and from start to finish, they looked every part the national title contender people thought they were entering the year. Even though it was a bittersweet night, some senior stars stood out above the rest, including a new leader in the Penn State rushing record books. Here are the players of the game for the Nittany Lions from a sterling Senior Night performance.

Offensive Player of the Game: Kaytron Allen

Nov 22, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions running back Kaytron Allen (13) runs with the ball while trying to avoid a tackle from Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back DeShon Singleton (8) during the second quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Stats: 25 carries, 160 yds, 2 TDs

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Of course, if you break a Penn State all-time record, you have to be the player of the game, especially in your final home game as a Nittany Lions. It may not have held as much weight as he wanted, but Kaytron Allen's four-yard run in the fourth quarter broke Evan Royster's all-time Penn State rushing yards record. All year long, Allen has proven to be one of Penn State's biggest legends as a bright spot when everything has seemed so bleak. No matter what, his Senior Night performance and his final at Beaver Stadium will stand as a memorable piece of history that Penn State fans will never forget despite the circumstances.

Defensive Player of the Game: Zane Durant

Dec 31, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive tackle Zane Durant (28) celebrates with the Heisman pose after defeating the Boise State Broncos during the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Stats: 2 tackles, 1 sack, 1 TFL

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Zane Durant's name has not come up much over this year, but tonight, he was able to play freely without the demons of the season chasing him. His 1 sack and one tackle for loss showed his passion and hunger for his team, and why he was such a highly touted player over the offseason. His final season as a Nittany Lions may not have gone as he wanted, but he will go down as one of Penn State's most underrated defensive players in such a special class.

This article originally appeared on Nittany Lions Wire: Kaytron Allen shines in Penn State's win over Nebraska

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