Penn State Opens Season With 46-11 Win Over Nevada

Penn State opened their 2025 season with a commanding 46-11 victory over Nevada, with head coach James Franklin expressing overall satisfaction with the team's performance but noting areas needing improvement. Freshmen players, including a pair labeled as “green lights” for 2025, contributed significantly, with several making their college debuts. Offensively, running backs Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton scored three rushing touchdowns combined, while quarterback Drew Allar completed 85 percent of his passes and receivers Kyron Hudson and Trebor Peña combined for 13 catches and 163 yards. Defensively, Penn State forced three turnovers that resulted in 16 points and limited Nevada to just 2.5 yards per rush. Franklin highlighted the importance of gaining valuable reps for backup players late in the game and emphasized the need to finish offensive drives with touchdowns rather than field goals, while also acknowledging that the team must be more explosive overall. The atmosphere at Beaver Stadium was praised as lively and supportive, complementing the team’s efficient execution against a defense-oriented Nevada squad that focused on avoiding big plays.