After months of buildup to the 2025 season, Penn State quickly and thoroughly beat down Nevada in the season opener, proving its place among the nation’s top teams.

The Nittany Lions now move quickly onto FIU in Week 2. The game kicks off at noon Saturday and will air on the Big Ten Network.

As James Franklin’s squad rolls to its next checkpoint, here’s what people had to say about the Week 1 win.

Monday’s top headlines:

— Grading Penn State vs. Nevada: The transfer wideouts, D-line play, Drew Allar, more (Flounders, PennLive)

— Why Penn State’s James Franklin Was Hot After the Nittany Lions’ Win Over Nevada (Wogenrich, Penn State on SI)

— This Penn State star made a bold promise as a freshman. Now, he’s living up to it (McGonigal, PennLive)

— Penn State football analysis:

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