Overview

• Penn State is 2-0 after beating Nevada 46-11 and shutting out FIU 34-0, the program’s fifth shutout across the last five seasons.
• James Franklin highlighted a 10.9% explosiveness rate and a 3-for-12 third-down mark against FIU, pointing to drops, penalties and off-target throws as issues to correct.
• Villanova enters 1-0 following a 24-17 win over Colgate, with transfer quarterback Pat McQuaide throwing for 299 yards in his Wildcats debut.
• Franklin warned that Villanova’s three–three stack defense uses constant movement to create disruption that can slow offensive line play if not handled properly.
• Kickoff is 3:30 p.m. ET on FS1, with Penn State favored by roughly 48.5 points as critics, including ESPN’s Paul Finebaum, question the nonconference slate.