UNIVERSITY PARK, PA– Penn State redshirt senior offensive lineman Nick Dawkins landed on the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy watch list on Thursday, while junior running back Nicholas Singleton earned a spot on the Paul Hornung Award watch list.
The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy, named after Danny Wuerffel, the 1996 Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback at Florida, is considered college football’s premier award for community service. It embodies Wuerffel’s commitment to humanitarianism while honoring student-athletes who are inspired to serve others and positively impact society. This year marks the trophy’s 21st anniversary of its founding.
The Paul Hornung Award, presented by Texas Roadhouse, is given annually by the Louisville Sports Commission (LSC) to the most versatile player in major college football.
Nick Dawkins· R-Sr. · OL · 6-4 · 298 · Allentown, Pa. · Parkland
- Has appeared in 26 games as a Nittany Lion.
- Graduated with his bachelor’s degree in recreation, parks, and tourism management.
- Appeared in all 13 games on offense and special teams last season.
- Helped Penn State to tally at least 400 yards in six games, including a season-best 586 yards at Michigan State.
- Penn State did not allow a sack against Delaware, Iowa, and Rutgers.
- The Nittany Lions rushed for over 200 yards in five games and threw for at least 200 yards in eight games.
- The Nittany Lions had multiple rushing touchdowns in eight games last season.
Nicholas Singleton· Jr. · RB · 6-0 · 227 · Shillington, Pa. · Governor Mifflin
- Named to the Maxwell Award Watch List.
- Earned third-team All-Big Ten honors from the coaches and media as a running back and honorable mention honors from the coaches and media as a return specialist.
- Named Penn State’s Offensive MVP along with Kaytron Allen.
- Was an Academic All-Big Ten selection.
- Voted All-Big Ten third team by the coaches and media in 2022.
- Owns 1,813 career rushing yards and 20 career rushing touchdowns, ranking 20th all-time at Penn State in both categories.
- Singleton has 16 career runs of 20+ yards and 2,782 career all-purpose yards.
- Has five career 100-yard rushing games and six career games with multiple rushing touchdowns.
The Paul Hornung Award is given annually by the Louisville Sports Commission to the most versatile player in major college football in honor of the late football legend and Louisville native Paul Hornung. The winner will be honored at the annual Paul Hornung Award Dinner in Louisville in March 2025.
