The Nittany Lions picked up two sweeps over Rutgers and Northwestern to jump to an 8-3 overall record and 2-0 debut in conference play.
Hayes is the second running back to commit to the Nittany Lions' recruiting Class of 2025.
The Nittany Lions are one of six Big Ten teams ranked in the poll.
Allar is one of 35 quarterbacks on the list.
It was a slow week for once-Nittany Lions at their new homes in college football.
Penn State put together an excellent defensive performance, including four turnovers en route to its shutout victory over Iowa.