No. 8 Penn State narrowly defeated Bowling Green 34-27 in their home opener after trailing 24-20 at halftime. The Nittany Lions' defense, led by new coordinator Tom Allen, struggled in the first half, allowing 24 points, but rebounded in the second half, limiting Bowling Green to just a field goal. Quarterback Drew Allar threw for two touchdowns and ran for another while Nick Singleton scored twice, including a 41-yard run that sealed the game. Defensive adjustments led to crucial interceptions by Tony Rojas and Zakee Wheatly in the fourth quarter. Coach James Franklin praised Bowling Green's gritty performance and acknowledged areas for improvement despite the win. Penn State improves to 2-0 and will face Kent State after a bye week.