DEAL ACCEPTED: Penn State Star Nicholas Singleton Stuns College Football World, Rejects Jaw-Dropping $4.5 Million NIL Offer from Georgia, Notre Dame to Remain with Penn State
State College, PA — May 3, 2025
In a bold move that has shaken the college football landscape, Penn State running back Nicholas Singleton has officially turned down a staggering $4.5 million Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) offer jointly rumored from Georgia and Notre Dame — choosing loyalty, legacy, and championship dreams in Happy Valley over fortune.
“I have no plans beyond being a Penn State champion,” Singleton said in an emotional announcement on Friday night. “This program gave me everything. I’m here to finish what we started.”
Sources close to the situation revealed that the offer included major brand endorsements, high-profile marketing deals, and guaranteed multi-million dollar compensation to transfer. Despite the massive financial incentive, Singleton’s decision to stay reflects a rare commitment in the modern NIL era.
Singleton, widely regarded as one of the top running backs in the nation and a projected top-10 NFL Draft pick, has been a cornerstone of Penn State’s offense since his freshman season. Known for his explosive speed, vision, and leadership, he rushed for over 1,300 yards and 14 touchdowns last season, helping the Nittany Lions finish with an 11-2 record.
Insiders say his decision was fueled not only by loyalty to head coach James Franklin and his teammates, but also by a deeply personal moment — the recent death of a close family member who had been a lifelong Penn State fan.
“Losing my uncle hit hard,” Singleton added. “He dreamed of seeing us win it all in blue and white. This is for him.”
Coach Franklin praised Singleton’s maturity and leadership in the wake of his announcement.
“Nicholas is everything you want in a student-athlete,” Franklin said. “His heart, his toughness, and his love for Penn State are unmatched. Today, he showed the entire country what real loyalty looks like.”
The news sent shockwaves through social media, with former players, fans, and analysts calling Singleton’s move a throwback to the days of team-first college football.
With Singleton leading the charge, Penn State is now a serious national title contender heading into the 2025 season — and doing it with one of the sport’s brightest stars still wearing blue and white.
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