Game Overview
Date & Time: Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Kickoff 12:00 p.m. ET
Venue: West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium, 1 Beaver Stadium, University Park, PA 16802
Surface: Natural Grass
Broadcast: BTN
Weather Report (University Park, PA – Kickoff)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, mild
Temperature: ~69°F (21°C)
Wind: ~6–8 mph from the northwest
Precipitation:
Impact: Ideal conditions for both passing and kicking games
Injury Report
According to the latest reports:
Florida International: No injuries to report
Penn State: No injuries to report
Recent Team Form
Florida International
Aug 29: W 42–9 vs Bethune‑Cookman — QB Keyone Jenkins: 18/30, 187 YDS; RB Kejon Owens: 11 CAR, 71 YDS, 2 TD; defense allowed 346 total yards but forced 0 turnovers.
Won 5 of last 6 ATS; 0–5 SU in last 5 road games.
Offense averaged 33 PPG over last 5 games dating back to 2024.
Penn State
Aug 30: W 46–11 vs Nevada — QB Drew Allar: 22/26, 217 YDS, 1 TD; WR Kyron Ware‑Hudson: 6 REC, 89 YDS, 1 TD; defense allowed just 203 total yards.
14–3 SU in last 17 games; 4–1 SU in last 5 home games.
Defense has held 6 of last 9 home opponents under 20 points.
Key Player Matchups
QB Keyone Jenkins (FIU) vs. PSU Secondary
Jenkins is a dual‑threat QB but faces a top‑10 defense in yards allowed per play (2024: 4.69).
PSU’s secondary held Nevada to 125 pass yards in Week 1.
RB Kejon Owens (FIU) vs. PSU Front Seven
Owens averaged 6.5 YPC in opener; PSU allowed just 78 rush yards in Week 1.
QB Drew Allar (PSU) vs. FIU Pass Defense
Allar’s 84.6% completion rate in opener shows efficiency; FIU allowed 241 pass YPG in 2024.
WR Kyron Ware‑Hudson (PSU) vs. FIU CBs
Ware‑Hudson’s size and route running could be a mismatch; FIU’s secondary ranked 16th in pass yards allowed last season but faced weaker competition.
Series History
All-Time: Penn State leads 1–0
Last Meeting: Sept. 1, 2007 – Penn State 59, FIU 0 (University Park)
Notable: FIU has never scored against PSU; outscored 59–0 in lone meeting.
Betting Trends
Florida International
5–1 ATS last 6 games
Over in 4 of last 5 overall and 4 of last 5 road games
0–5 SU in last 5 road games
Penn State
14–3 SU last 17 games
Over in 6 of last 8 overall
Under in 6 of last 9 home games
Suggested Wagering Model
Model Inputs:
PSU’s offensive efficiency (51% success rate in 2024) vs. FIU’s defensive struggles vs. run (191 rush YPG allowed in 2024)
FIU’s improved offensive output vs. weaker opponent in Week 1; massive step up in class here
PSU’s tendency to rotate depth in blowouts could limit late scoring margin
Weather: neutral impact
Game Odds
Florida International Panthers 54.5
Penn State Nittany Lions – 41.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Wednesday, September 3, 2025
