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BWI Photos: Penn State dominates Nevada to open 2025 season

by: Ryan Snyder09/02/25RyanSnyderOn3

xavier-gilliam-penn-state-football-on3 — Penn State defensive tackle Xavier Gilliam pressures Nevada quarterback Chubba Purdy. (Credit: Steve Manuel | Blue White Illustrated)

Penn State started its 2025 campaign with a strong showing Saturday, beating Nevada 46-11. The Nittany Lions, who come into this season among the favorites to win the national championship, dominated in all three phases of the game, leaving head coach James Franklin pleased with his team’s efforts.

Before we completely turn the page to this weekend’s opponent, Florida International, Nittany Lion fans can check out all of Steve Manuel’s best images from opening weekend below.

Penn State Beaver Stadium — Beaver Stadium. (Credit: Steve Manuel | Blue White Illustrated)

Wide receiver Trebor Pena — Beaver Stadium. (Credit: Steve Manuel | Blue White Illustrated)

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Running back Cam Wallace — Running back Cam Wallace. (Credit: Steve Manuel | Blue White Illustrated)

Penn State tight end Andrew Rappleyea — Running back Cam Wallace. (Credit: Steve Manuel | Blue White Illustrated)

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Defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton — Defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton. (Credit: Steve Manuel | Blue White Illustrated)

Defensive tackle Zane Durant — Defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton. (Credit: Steve Manuel | Blue White Illustrated)

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Defensive tackle Zane Durant — Defensive tackle Zane Durant. (Credit: Steve Manuel | Blue White Illustrated)

Penn State safety King Mack — Defensive tackle Zane Durant. (Credit: Steve Manuel | Blue White Illustrated)

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Penn State offensive lineman Vega Ioane — Offensive lineman Vega Ioane. (Credit: Steve Manuel | Blue White Illustrated)

Wide receiver Kyron Hudson — Offensive lineman Vega Ioane. (Credit: Steve Manuel | Blue White Illustrated)

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Penn State defensive end Yvan Kemajou — Defensive end Yvan Kemajou. (Credit: Steve Manuel | Blue White Illustrated)

Penn State quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer — Defensive end Yvan Kemajou. (Credit: Steve Manuel | Blue White Illustrated)