Overview

• Franklin called for sharper red-zone finishing and a cleaner run game after Penn State averaged 3.8 yards per carry in a 46-11 win over Nevada with no punts.
• Defensive end Zuriah Fisher and nickel corner Zion Tracy are expected to return, with Fisher slated for limited snaps, according to Franklin.
• FIU travels to Beaver Stadium 1-0 with a largely overhauled roster that returned five starters and added about 25 transfers.
• The Panthers posted 456 yards and 28 first downs in a 42-9 opener, led by QB Keyone Jenkins, the preseason C-USA Offensive Player of the Year and a Manning Award watch-list pick.
• Penn State’s defense allowed just 11 rushing yards on 16 carries in Week 1, paced by Dani Dennis-Sutton’s two forced fumbles.