Penn State vs. FIU score, results: Nittany Lions' defense has another big game

Griffin Goodwyn

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Penn State vs. FIU score, results: Nittany Lions' defense has another big game image

No. 2 Penn State will be looking to maintain its perfect start to the 2025 college football season in a Saturday afternoon matchup against FIU. The Nittany Lions head into this contest as massive favorites, with ESPN BET Sportsbook placing the line at -42.5 in favor of the home team.

Penn State heads into this contest coming off a dominant 46-11 win over Nevada in its season opener. FIU, which competes in Conference USA, also began the season 1-0 with a 42-9 victory over Bethune-Cookman last weekend.

The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates for Penn State vs. FIU on Saturday. Follow below for the results from the matchup.

Penn State vs. FIU live score

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Penn State vs. FIU live updates, highlights from Week 2 college football game

3:11 p.m. — The Nittany Lions preserve the shutout as the clock ticks down to zero. Devonte Lyons goes on a 15-yard run to end the game.

3:05 p.m. — It's all Penn State in Happy Valley, as the Nittany Lions have built a five-possession lead and are on the verge of a shutout. A five-yard touchdown rush by Nicholas Singleton (and a made PAT by Ryan Barker) is the final nail in the coffin.

3:02 p.m. — The Nittany Lions' defense comes up with another turnover, forcing Joe Pesasnsky (who had recently been brought into the game by FIU) into fumbling the football. Chaz Coleman both forced and recovered the fumble.

2:56 p.m. — Kaytron Allen breaks free from FIU's defense and seemingly solidifies the win for Penn State, going on a monster 67-yard run to the end zone. Ryan Parker's extra point is good, and the Nittany Lions are ahead 27-0.

2:38 p.m. — Drew Allar throws a pass to Luke Reynolds that is broken up and nearly intercepted near the Penn State sideline. The refereeing crews take a look at the play and uphold the call on the field: incomplete pass.

2:30 p.m. — The bad news is that Penn State was unable to score after forcing FIU's offense off the field once again. The good news is that Gabe Nwosu unleashed a 67-yard punt that brought the Panthers back to their own 17-yard line.

2:11 p.m. — The Nittany Lions elect to go for two, and Drew Allar completes a pass to Drew Shelton for a successful conversion. But after Penn State is called for holding, it elects to go for the extra point. Ryan Barker's extra point is good, putting the Nittany Lions up 20-0.

2:09 p.m. — Penn State adds to its lead in a big way. Drew Allar launches the ball 42 yards into the end zone, where Devonte Ross fights through contact and comes up with a big catch.

1:57 p.m. — Ryan Barker is on the field for another field goal attempt, and he is good from 34 yards out. Penn State now leads 13-0.

1:50 p.m. — Noah Grant takes the second-half kick-off, and it's time for the second half. Penn State will begin the third quarter with the ball.

1:30 p.m. — Penn State head coach James Franklin at halftime on the team's offensive struggles and Drew Allar's frustration: "We just got to catch the ball. We got to throw a few more completions... We'll clean it all up."

1:29 p.m. — Penn State gets the ball again with 26 seconds remaining in the second half, but the drive does not result in points. Ryan Baker attempts a field goal from 53 yards out, but it is blocked by Jessiah McGrew.

1:24 p.m. — FIU head coach Willie Simmons is incensed on the sideline after a late defensive substitution by Penn State disrupts the Panthers' offensive play. Facing 3rd-and-3, FIU is only able to gain one yard on a rush by Devonte Lyons.

1:17 p.m. — Drew Allar gets swallowed in the pocket on third down, and the Nittany Lions elect to go for a field goal. Ryan Barker nails the 41-yard attempt to put Penn State ahead 10-0.

1:16 p.m. — The first play after the two-minute warning in the first half is a fourth-down conversion for Penn State, as Drew Allar connects with Luke Reynolds for a nine-yard gain.

1:09 p.m. — On the ensuing punt, Devonte Ross brings Penn State into plus territory (the FIU 37) after a 30-yard return to begin its next possession.

1:07 p.m. — The referees took a look at the previous play, and they rule the ball did not cross the end-zone line during Nwosu's punt.

1:04 p.m. — Drew Allar misthrows a pass to Nicholas Singleton, resulting in a fourth down. But special teams comes in clutch once again, pinning FIU to its own two-yard line after Gabe Nwosu's first punt of the season.

12:59 p.m. — The Nittany Lions' special teams unit comes up huge on the first punt attempt of the day. Dominic DeLuca ran unblocked towards Trey Milhoit and got his paws on the ball. The ball is recovered at the FIU 45-yard line.

12:53 p.m. — FIU forces another turnover on downs. Kaytron Allen attempts to stretch the ball across the first-down marker at the FIU 20-yard line, but he is taken down short of that marker by Johnny Chaney Jr.

12:44 p.m. — Penn State's defense forces the first turnover of the game. Alonzo Ford Jr., moments after moving away from the offensive lineman he was covering, takes a short jump and intercepts a pass from Keyone Jenkins.

12:37 p.m. — FIU successfully converts a fourth-down play of its own. Penn State's defense expected a run play, but Keyone Jenkins completed a three-yard pass to Kyle McNeal for a successful conversion on 4th-and-1.

12:28 p.m. — Penn State is on the board after Drew Allar finds Khalil Dinkins wide open in the end zone for a nine-yard completion. Ryan Barker nails the extra point to make the score 7-0 in favor of the Nittany Lions.

12:23 p.m. — There's a successful fourth-down conversion for Penn State. The right side of the offensive line creates a hole for Nicholas Singleton, and he runs through it for a four-yard gain.

12:17 p.m. — The Panthers elect to go for it, rather than kick a field goal, on fourth down at the Penn State 13-yard line. Keyone Jenkins' pass falls incomplete, resulting in a second turnover on downs of the afternoon.

12:09 p.m. — Penn State attempts to go for it on 4th-and-4 at the FIU 47-yard line, but Drew Allar's pass to Trebor Peña is broken up and falls incomplete.

12:06 p.m. — Penn State has a little trick up its sleeve for its first offensive play of the game. Drew Allar lines up at wide receiver, with Kaytron Allen under center. Allen hands the ball off to Singleton, who gains nine yards on the rush.

12:05 p.m. — After forcing FIU's offense to commit a delay of game penalty to start the contest, the Nittany Lions' defense holds the Panthers to a three-and-out.

12:02 p.m. — Gabriel Nwosu takes the opening kickoff, and the game is underway.

12:00 p.m. — Penn State wins the coin toss and elects to defer.

11:35 a.m. — Here are the Nittany Lions' starters, according to the scoreboard at Beaver Stadium:

  • Offense: Drew Allar (QB), Nicholas Singleton (RB), Kaytron Allen (RB), Kyron Hudson (WR), Liam Clifford (WR), Trebor Peña (WR), Devonte Ross (WR), Luke Reynolds (TE), Khalil Dinkins (TE), Drew Shelton (LT), Olaivavega Ioane (LG), Nick Dawkins (C), Anthony Donkoh (RG), Nolan Rucci (RT)
  • Defense: Zane Durant (DE), Dani Dennis-Sutton (DT), Alonzo Ford Jr. (DT), Zuriah Fisher (DE), Dominic DeLuca (LB), Amare Campbell (LB), Tony Rojas (LB), Audavion Collins (CB), A.J. Harris (CB), Antoine Belgrave-Shorter (S), Zakee Wheatley (S), Zion Tracy (NB)

10:42 a.m. — One of Penn State's most highly-touted recruits, safety Matt Sieg, has also arrived at Beaver Stadium, according to Lions247's Mark Brennan. Sieg is rated as a top-200 prospect nationally by both 247Sports and On3/Rivals.

10:27 a.m. — Penn State recently revealed its dress list for the game, according to Blue White Illustrated's Greg Pickel. The list included two starters who have returned from injury (and head James Franklin said would be available): defensive end Zuriah Fisher and cornerback Zion Tracy.

10:05 a.m. — The Nittany Lions are now rolling into Beaver Stadium.

Penn State vs. FIU start time

  • Date: Saturday, Sept. 6
  • Time: Noon ET

Penn State's Week 2 matchup with FIU is scheduled for noon ET on Saturday, Sept. 6.

What channel is Penn State vs. FIU on today?

  • TV Channel: Big Ten Network
  • Streaming: Fubo

Penn State vs. FIU will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network and is available for streaming on Fubo.

Griffin Goodwyn

Griffin Goodwyn is a freelance writer with The Sporting News. He is a graduate of the University of South Carolina’s School of Journalism and Mass Communications. Griffin has covered the MLB and more at Athlon Sports and On3.