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Penn State Football Career Rushing Touchdowns Leaders
Nicholas Singleton holds Penn State's career rushing touchdowns record with 45 touchdowns (2022–2025). Saquon Barkley (43) and Kaytron Allen (39) round out the top three. 7 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Nicholas Singleton (2022–2025), No. 1 on the list.
Penn State Nittany LionsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicholas Singleton | 2022–2025 | 45 |
| 2 | Saquon Barkley | 2015–2017 | 43 |
| 3 | Kaytron Allen | 2022–2025 | 39 |
| 4 | Lydell Mitchell | 1969–1971 | 38 |
| 5 | Curtis Enis | 1995–1997 | 36 |
| 6 | Ki-Jana Carter | 1992–1994 | 34 |
| 7 | Charlie Pittman | 1967–1969 | 30 |
| 7 | Trace McSorley | 2015–2018 | 30 |
| 9 | Evan Royster | 2007–2010 | 29 |
| 9 | John Cappelletti | 1972–1973 | 29 |
| 9 | Richie Anderson | 1989–1992 | 29 |
| 12 | Larry Johnson | 1999–2002 | 26 |
| 12 | Matt Suhey | 1976–1979 | 26 |
| 14 | Tony Hunt | 2003–2006 | 25 |
| 14 | D.J. Dozier | 1983–1986 | 25 |
| 16 | Curt Warner | 1979–1982 | 24 |
| 16 | Franco Harris | 1969–1971 | 24 |
| 18 | Lenny Moore | 1953–1955 | 23 |
| 19 | Blair Thomas | 1985–1989 | 21 |
| 19 | Zach Zwinak | 2011–2014 | 21 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Penn State only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.