Despite beating FIU 34-0, Penn State hopefully played its worst game of the season last Saturday. With another easy matchup on the horizon in Happy Valley on Sept. 13, Penn State has to find a way to come out and take care of business, hopefully getting the starters out of the game early.

A last-second score ruined the shutout attempt, but the Nittany Lions head into the off week with a win against the Wildcats.

The cash games are over, though, as Penn State returns to the field Sept. 27 vs. Oregon in the annual White Out. Franklin said that the team will practice Sunday night under the lights at Beaver Stadium to get a feel for the venue after dark. In the meantime, here's what Franklin and Villanova coach Mark Ferrante said about Saturday's game,

But there was one bit of suspense riding on Penn State's season-opening college football clash against Nevada. Would the Nittany Lions put up a score never before seen at this level? The answer: Yes.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Villanova Wildcats NCAAF game from September 13, 2025 on ESPN.

Here is everything that went down around the Big Ten in Week 3. Ohio State took its time putting Ohio to rest in this in-state battle but the Buckeyes ' defense made sure the Bobcats never posed any real threat.

The 2025 Penn State football season continues Saturday with a noon kickoff versus FIU. Following along here for the latest updates from this matchup between the Nittany Lions and Panthers. Penn State football returns to Beaver Stadium on Saturday, as the ...