Overview
- Pete Nakos of On3 reported that South Carolina is pursuing Drayton for its running backs coach role in 2026, a report relayed by PennLive and not confirmed by the schools.
- Drayton joined Penn State before the 2025 season after a 32-year career that included a head-coaching stint at Temple and running backs jobs at multiple Power Five programs and in the NFL.
- Kaytron Allen rushed for 1,303 yards with 15 touchdowns and passed Evan Royster to become Penn State’s all-time leading rusher late in the regular season.
- Nicholas Singleton scored 13 rushing touchdowns during the regular season under Drayton’s guidance.
- Penn State finished 6-6 and will play Clemson in the Pinstripe Bowl on Dec. 27 in New York, with Drayton currently on staff.