Penn State football coach James Franklin expressed confidence Monday in running back Nick Singleton, who hasn’t been as explosive as he has been throughout his career.

Singleton, a former high school star at Gov. Mifflin, has carried 41 times for 179 yards, a 4.4 average and five touchdowns through the first three games. He also has caught five passes for 44 yards. He does not yet have a rush longer than 16 yards.

Last season, he averaged 6.4 yards per carry and had six runs of at least 24 yards.

“Nick worked really hard on some things in the offseason in terms of open-field running and some different tools and weapons,” Franklin said. “On Saturdays I want him to let it rip and play, fast, powerful and explosive, which is his style. He’s a downhill, full-speed back.

“I think you’re goi

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