Penn State was without running back Nicholas Singleton for much of the second half last weekend against Washington. The junior’s final carry came with nine minutes to go in the third quarter. After the game,

Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin talked to the media on Monday, and he provided an update for Singleton. He doesn't have all the answers yet, but he noted that the injury is not long-term.

After he practiced in what appeared to be a full capacity during Wednesday’s media viewing session, it sounds like Nicholas Singleton should play against Purdue this weekend. Penn State coach James Franklin indicated to reporters after practice that he’s “confident” in Singleton’s status.

Penn State running back Nicholas Singleton, injured against Washington, appears on track to play against the Purdue Boilermakers.

Penn State running back Nick Singleton was cruising in the fast lane to start the season, but since missing the UCLA game, his season has hit a speed bump. After leaving this past weekend’s win against Washington with an undisclosed injury,

Penn State running back Nick Singleton appears to be on the track to playing at Purdue on Saturday. James Franklin said after practice on Wednesday that he’s “confident” Singleton will be “ready to go” against the Boilermakers after he exited with an apparent injury in the third quarter of a 35-6 win over Washington this past weekend.