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Penn State’s star running back, Nick Singleton, felt his phone buzz as he walked into the locker room after practice. He glanced down and saw an incoming message from an unknown number. It read:

“Just drop one or two passes against Michigan, and there’s $50K for you. Easy money. No one will know.”

Singleton frowned, sliding his phone back into his bag. It was late in the season, and the stakes were high. Penn State was in the hunt for a playoff spot, and their next game against Michigan was crucial. He knew his performance was going to be pivotal.

Over the next few days, he couldn’t shake the message. The number texted again, more insistent this time:

“Time is running out, Nick. One mistake. It’s that simple. You deserve the payout for all your hard work.”

Nick decided to ignore it, assuming it was a prank or some bot. But on game day, just hours before kickoff, his phone buzzed once more:

“Last chance. Do it, or there will be consequences. We have the receipts.”

Singleton’s heart raced. The message had an attachment: a screenshot of his own text history, taken out of context to make it seem like he was willing to play along. He stared at it, feeling the icy grip of panic. This was a set-up.

In the locker room, the tension was electric. Head coach James Franklin was rallying the team, but Nick’s mind was elsewhere. He decided he had no choice but to come clean. He approached Coach Franklin and handed him his phone, explaining everything.

Franklin’s face darkened as he scrolled through the messages. He nodded, placing a hand on Nick’s shoul

der. “You did the