Recap: Penn State slogs through 34-0 win over FIU at Beaver Stadium
STATE COLLEGE — Head coach James Franklin is unlikely to be overly thrilled by his team’s Week 2 win over FIU a 42.5-point favorite at BetMGM. But, it was a victory nonetheless. The Lions scored 14 points on their final two plays on offense to open up what was a 20-0 game to win, 34-0, at Beaver Stadium.
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The game is over
09/06/2025 02:09:18 PMPenn State wins 34-0 over FIU. It was far from pretty. But the No. 2 Nittany Lions move to 2-0 ahead of a Week 3 meeting with Villanova. That game is next Saturday at 3:30 on FS1.
Touchdown, Penn State
09/06/2025 02:05:08 PMAfter putting up 20 points over its first 62 plays, Penn State has scored 14 points on its last two. After Kaytron Allen ripped off a 67-yard TD run, Nick Singleton scored from five yards out following Chaz Coleman’s strip sack. The Lions now lead FIU 34-0 w/ 1:19 left
Hello, Chaz Coleman
09/06/2025 02:04:51 PMThere’s the breakout big play for Chaz Coleman: He took the ball right of FIU’s backup quarterback’s hand and rumbled to the Panthers’ 5. Penn State has first and goal there.
Touchdown, Penn State
09/06/2025 01:57:12 PMAfter PSU forced a turnover on downs, Katron Allen took the first handoff of the next Penn State drive 67 yards to pay dirt for six. The Lions lead FIU 27-0 with 3:29 to play.
FIU goes for it on 4th and 1 at its own 26
09/06/2025 01:46:13 PMAnd gets it. This Panthers’ drive will continue with 8:45 to go. Penn State leds FIU 20-0.
Penn State will punt again
09/06/2025 01:40:21 PMIt’s another three and out for Penn State, as Drew Allar’s pass is knocked down at the line of scrimmage. The Lions will punt again and are now a woeful 3 of 12 on third down.
FIU will punt
09/06/2025 01:35:07 PMAn Enai White sack sent FIU backward and led Penn State to force another punt. It will take over at its own 40 with 11:04 to play while leading 20-0.
Penn State will punt again
09/06/2025 01:29:10 PMPenn State will punt again as Drew Allar is sacked on 3rd and 5. Cheney Jr., came clean as Cousins couldn’t reach him. Gabe Nwosu just boomed it from his own 16 to the FIU 17. The Panthers take over there with 13:34 to play after the 67-yard boot.
The third quarter is over
09/06/2025 01:25:31 PMAfter three quarters of play, Penn State leads FIU 20-0. The yards difference is 342-194. The Lions will need a 22-0 run in the final minutes to cover the massive 41.5-point spread. They have 2nd and 6 at their own 31 when play resumes.
Penn State forces a punt
09/06/2025 01:21:38 PMFIU approached midfield on its latest drive. But, it was derailed by a costly holding penalty. The Lions take over after a Panthers punt at their own 12 with 28 seconds left in the third quarter.
Touchdown, Penn State
09/06/2025 01:10:09 PMTouchdown, Penn State: Drew Allar drops it in the bucket perfectly to Devonte Ross, who caught it while being interfered with. Beaver Stadium is happy again, as the 42-yard strike gives the Lions a 19-0 lead. 2-pt try of Allar to Shelton worked but was negated by holding. Ryan Barker then made a longer-than-normal extra point to give the Lions a 20-0 lead with 4:44 left in the thirrd quarter.
The Lions force a punt
09/06/2025 01:03:23 PMFIU is going to punt facing 4th and 7 at its own 47. Zakee Wheatley had two nice pass breakups on that drive. Penn State takes over at its own 11 with 6:53 left in the third quarter.
Penn State opens the second half with a field goal
09/06/2025 12:56:10 PMDrew Allar throws low to Trebor Pena on third down and the pass skipped into him. Penn State will yet again kick a field goal inside of its opponent’s 20. Ryan Barker’s kick is from 34 yards. It’s good. PSU 13, FIU 0 early in the second half.
The second half is underway
09/06/2025 12:48:46 PMPenn State gets the ball first. It will start at its own 24.
First half recap
09/06/2025 12:29:46 PMPenn State all but slept walk its way to a 10-0 lead over FIU after 30 minutes of play. Drew Allar hit Khalil Dinkins for six and Ryan Barker tacked on a field goal. But the story of this one so far is the Lions’ very sluggish play on offense. Drew Allar is 12 of 27 for 91 yards and a score. The Lions have 93 rushing yards but have struggled again in short yardage situations. They are also 4 of 12 on third and fourth downs.
“We got to make some throws,” James Franklin told the Penn State Sports Network. “Not running the ball as consistently as we could. Defense has been bend but don’t break. Need to be more suffocating.”
Penn State gets the ball first to start the second half.
HALFTIME: Penn State 10, FIU 0
09/06/2025 12:27:37 PMWith five seconds left in the first half, Ryan Barker is on to attempt a 53-yard field goal. It is blocked. A fitting end to a sloppy half for Penn State. It leads 10-0 after 30 minutes and gets the ball first to start the second half.
FIU will punt
09/06/2025 12:23:14 PMPenn State gives up right yards and uses three time outs to force FIU into a punting situation with 34 seconds left in th first half.
Penn State adds a field goal
09/06/2025 12:17:03 PMAfter Drew Allar was sacked on third down inside FIU territory, Ryan Barker was called on to kick a 41-yard field goal. It was good. Penn State leads the Panthers 10-0 with 50 seconds left in the first half.
It’s two-minute timeout time
09/06/2025 12:11:21 PMThree straight run plays for Penn State from the FIU 37 net nothing close to a first down as the boos rain down again. Penn State will go to the two-minute warning and then face 4th and 3 at the Panther 30. The Lions lead 7-0.
Penn State forces a quick three and out
09/06/2025 12:07:51 PMFIU gained only five yards on three plays, and it will punt from its own end zone with about four minutes left in the first half. Penn State takes over at the FIU3 7 with 3:56 left in the first half.
The Lions punt for the first time this season
09/06/2025 12:04:13 PMBoos are raining down at Beaver Stadium as a Drew Allr swing pass toward Nick Singleton on 3rd and 7 is no where close to him. Gabe Nwosu’s first punt for Penn State is downed at the FIU 2 by Elliot Washington and Audavion Collins. Panthers’ ball there with 5:32 left in 1H.
Penn State gets a stop and blocks a punt
09/06/2025 11:58:55 AMDani Dennis-Sutton with a great pass rush to force a Jenkins incompletion and after picking up some yards FIU will punt from the PSU 46 with 6:33 left in the first half. Dom DeLuca runs free and blocks the punt. Penn State takes over at the FIU 45.
The Lions turn it over on downs again
09/06/2025 11:53:14 AMAnd it’s short, as Kaytron Allen is pulled down short of the sticks by Cheney Jr. Allar could have pulled it and ran forever, but handed off, and FIU takes over at its own 22 with 8:36 left in the first half.
Penn State gets an interception
09/06/2025 11:44:14 AMInterception: Keyone Jenkins throws it right to Alonzo Ford, ending a FIU drive that was in Penn State territory. It’s the second PSU DT INT in as many weeks. Lions take over leading 7-0 at their own 25 early in the second quarter.
The first quarter is in the books
09/06/2025 11:39:06 AMEnd of one at Beaver Stadium: Penn State 7, FIU 0. Panthers have 3rd and 6 at their own 41 when the second quarter starts. Lions lead in total yards 91 to 68.
FIU is driving
09/06/2025 11:37:14 AMThe Panthers just converted a 4th and 1 at their own 34 for a three-yard gain to keep their latest drive going. They’re now at their own 37 with a fresh set of downs.
Touchdown, Penn State
09/06/2025 11:26:17 AMThe Lions drive it 87 yards for their first score of the day. Drew Allar hits a wide open Khalil Dinkins for an easy pitch and catch touchdown from nine yards out. Penn State leads FIU 7-0 with 3:54 left in the first quarter. The scoring drive was 10 plays, 87 yards, in 3:54 for six.
The Lions get their own fourth down stop
09/06/2025 11:18:16 AMFIU tries a rollout and short pass on 4th and 2 at the PSU 13, but Tony Rojas had plenty of pressure and Jenkins’ pass falls incomplete. The Panthers did gash the Lions a bit on that drive, but they are no worse for wear on the scoreboard. Penn State takes over at its own 13 with 7:48 left in the first quarter.
Penn State’s first drive stalls out
09/06/2025 11:09:14 AMThe Lions’ first drive took them from their own 34 to the FIU 47. But, it stalled out there following back-to-back incompletions by Drew Allar, both of which were intended for Trebor Pena. He had no chance at the first and the second wasn’t a great throw. FIU takes over there with 11:31 left in the first quarter.
FIU quickly goes three and out
09/06/2025 11:05:05 AMThe Panthers lost five yards on a delay of game before the first snap and then gained just three back before punting. Devonte Ross had a short return. Penn State starts at its own 34.
The Lions will kick off to start this contest
09/06/2025 10:59:52 AMPSU is kicking off after winning the toss. FIU will receive the opening kickoff. We’re starting in moments on BTN.
Penn State-FIU starts at 12:01 p.m. ET
09/06/2025 10:53:05 AMThe game is on Big Ten Network.
Whatever the announced attendance ends up being, it won’t be that
09/06/2025 10:44:08 AMBetween the rain, Noon start, and opponent, it is a fairly sparse crowd today at Beaver Stadium.
Penn State starters on offense
09/06/2025 10:35:32 AMAs announced on the scoreboard (the first-team will only be 11, of course):
C: Dawkins
LT: Shelton
RG: Donkoh
LG: Ioane
RT: Rucci
TE: Dinkins
TE: Reynolds
WR: Hudson
WR: Pena
WR: Clifford
WR: Ross
RB: Singleton
RB: Allen
QB: Allar
Lions starters on defense
09/06/2025 10:35:03 AMAs announced on the scoreboard (the first-team will only be 11, of course):
DT: Durant
DE: Dennis-Sutton
DE: Fisher
DT: Ford
LB: DeLuca
LB: Campbell
LB: Rojas
CB: Collins
S: Belgrave-Shorter
CB: Harris
S: Wheatley
Nickel: Tracy
Penn State special teams starters
09/06/2025 10:32:20 AMSpecial teams starters:
P: Nwosu
LS: Duzansky
K: Barker
Kickoff: Nwosu
Holder: Riler Thompson
KRs: Singleton, Allen
PRs: Ross
We’re now 41 minutes from kickoff
09/06/2025 10:20:08 AMThere’s nothing notable to report from pregame warmups just yet. But, they’re underway with full team stretching on both sides of the 50. Head coach James Franklin did spend extended time with Class of 2026 official visitor Tavian Branch earlier during the portion of pregame when he greets recruits on the field. That crowd is small today, by the way, as expected.
We’re an hour out from Penn State football
09/06/2025 10:02:10 AMThe Lions and Panthers will kick off at 12:01 p.m. ET on the Big Ten Network.
Who’s out for the Lions
09/06/2025 09:15:05 AMAll of the players listed below are OUT today:
#6 WR Matt Outten
#7 WR Kaden Saunders
#11 WR Lyrick Samuel
#16 QB Bekkem Kritza
#18 DE Max Granville
#19 WR Josiah Brown
#30 LB Kari Jackson
#42 DE Mason Robinson
#43 DE Dayshaun Burnett
#52 DT Randy Adirika
#58 DT Kaleb Artis
#59 OT Brady O’Hara
#61 OT Liam Horan
#64 OT Eagan Boyer
#67 OL Henry Boehme
#81 WR Donte Nastasi
#84 WR Peter Gonzalez
#95 DE Jordan Mayer
#98 K Matthew Parker
Who is today’s referee?
09/06/2025 09:14:41 AMA Big Ten officiating crew is on the call. Today’s referee is Tim O’Dey.
Penn State and FIU have arrived at Beaver Stadium
09/06/2025 09:14:16 AMThe Panthers rolled in closer to 9:30 a.m. ET, while the Lions arrived right around 10 a.m. ET.