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No. 2 Penn State Turns From Clean Opener To Hosting FIU On Saturday

FIU arrives with a strong ground game under first-year coach Willie Simmons.

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.