The 2025 showdown between Penn State and FIU was one of those games where the scoreboard told a story. But the first half felt a bit slow. The Nittany Lions, ranked No. 2, battled through steady rain. It made it quite a task for either side to get into a rhythm. But surprisingly, FIU fought tooth and nail and actually held Penn State to just 10 points in the first two quarters. The Panthers even managed to keep the ball longer in time of possession. Even with the lopsided final score of 34-0, the Panthers earned respect for their effort.

That said, after the game, in the press conference, PSU head coach James Franklin didn’t shy away from questioning some of the defensive aspects under new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles . Franklin was clear that the defense, while ultimately effect

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