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Thoughts on Penn State’s Non-Conference Slate, Moving to Adidas
Penn State is favored by 41.5 points over FIU, continuing their streak of 23 straight non-conference wins with strong running backs and a soft schedule, experts say.
- Penn State will host Florida International at Beaver Stadium on September 6, 2025, as a 41.5-point favorite in a noon kickoff televised on BTN.
- The non-conference schedule against FIU, Nevada, and Villanova is designed to gain experience for young players and support senior leaders, amid concerns over Penn State’s run game production.
- Senior backs Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton, who exceeded 1,000 yards last season, face defenses stacking extra defenders to contain them, making the pursuit of the career rushing record more challenging.
- Penn State is considering a 10-year, $100 million apparel deal with Adidas, offering expanded NIL benefits, with the Board of Trustees expected to vote on the agreement September 11-12.
- The game should reinforce Penn State’s strong start and maintain its non-conference dominance, while the Adidas deal could increase support for athletes and enhance brand positioning.
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Thoughts on Penn State’s non-conference slate, moving to Adidas
Penn State is a six-touchdown favorite this week for the second time in as many games. FIU will receive $1.6 million to serve as fodder for the Nittany Lions Saturday at noon (TV-BTN) at Beaver Stadium. It’s not ideal for fans shelling out hundreds of dollars for Nittany Lion Club memberships, tickets, parking and perhaps hotel rooms. But the non-conference schedule against Nevada, FIU and Villanova is perfect for a senior-dominated team with ch…
Idaho Press
Allen and Singleton hope to jump-start No. 2 Penn State's rushing offense vs. FIU
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Kaytron Allen and Nicholas Singleton have long expected opponents to stack extra defenders at the line of scrimmage to stop the hard-charging duo.
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