Penn State Defeats Nevada 46-11 in Season Opener

Penn State, ranked No. 2, opened their 2025 football season with a commanding 46-11 victory over Nevada at Beaver Stadium, showcasing a dominant defense under new coordinator Jim Knowles and an efficient offense led by quarterback Drew Allar. The defense forced multiple turnovers and limited Nevada's offense effectively, despite playing with a young and shorthanded defensive line. Offensively, Allar completed 85% of his passes, forming strong connections with transfer receivers Kyron Hudson and Trebor Pena, although the running game struggled to open big plays against Nevada's defense. The team showed room for improvement in the red zone, settling for field goals instead of touchdowns on key drives. The offense's success hinges on Allar's rapport with his new receivers and the contributions of running backs Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen, while the revamped tight end group also holds potential. Penn State faces challenges ahead, including a potential trap game, but their season opener demonstrated a promising start for the team under coach James Franklin.