Overview
- Penn State remained No. 2 in the AP Top 25 after a 46–11 win over Nevada that included points on its first nine possessions.
- James Franklin praised the organized start and said the team seeks a significant Week 2 step, as Penn State aims to stretch its run against unranked opponents to 33 straight.
- Quarterback Drew Allar went 22-for-26 for 217 yards and a touchdown, with transfers Trebor Pena and Kyron Hudson combining for 13 catches, 163 yards and a score.
- Defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton logged five tackles with two forced fumbles plus a pass breakup and a hurry in the opener.
- FIU opened 42–9 over Bethune-Cookman with six rushing touchdowns, and quarterback Keyone Jenkins threw for 187 yards on 18-of-30 passing with two rushing scores as the Conference USA preseason offensive player of the year.