No. 2 Penn State Nittany Lions Face Villanova Wildcats in Non-Conference Showdown
The No. 2/2 Penn State Nittany Lions host the Villanova Wildcats in a non-conference game on Saturday, September 13th, 2025. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on FS1. This game offers Penn State a final tune-up before their bye week and a rematch against Oregon.
Series History: Penn State vs. Villanova
Penn State and Villanova will meet for the 11th time in program history. The Nittany Lions lead the series 6-3-1, with a 6-2-1 record at home. In their 2021 meeting, Penn State secured a 38-17 victory. Sean Clifford passed for 401 yards and three touchdowns in that game, while Parker Washington (148 yards, 2 touchdowns) and Jahan Dotson (117 yards, 1 touchdown) both surpassed 100 receiving yards.
Allen and Singleton Surpass 3,000 Career Rushing Yards
Penn State senior running backs Kaytron Allen (3,064 yards) and Nicholas Singleton (3,007 yards) both eclipsed the 3,000 career rushing yards mark in the recent win over FIU. Allen reached the milestone with a career-long 67-yard touchdown run. They are the first Penn State teammates to reach 3,000 career rushing yards simultaneously. They are also the first FBS teammates to achieve this feat since Louisiana's Trey Ragas and Elijah Mitchell in 2020 and the first Power 4 teammates since Georgia's Nick Chubb and Sony Michel in 2017.
Nittany Lions Pitching Shutouts
Following a shutout against FIU, the Nittany Lions have recorded a shutout in each of the last five seasons. The last time Penn State recorded shutouts in five consecutive seasons was from 1972-1976. FIU managed only four plays inside Penn State's 25-yard line. Penn State is currently the only FBS team with a shutout in each of the last five seasons.
Big Guys Making Plays on Defense
For the second consecutive week, a Penn State defensive tackle recorded an interception. Against FIU, Alonzo Ford Jr. intercepted a pass. In the season opener against Nevada, Zane Durant recorded his first career interception. The last time Penn State had interceptions by multiple defensive tackles in a season was in 1990 (Jim Deter, Frank Giannetti).
The Opposition: Villanova Wildcats
Villanova began its 2025 season with a 24-17 win over Colgate. The Wildcats totaled 416 yards of offense. Pat McQuaide passed for 299 yards and one touchdown, while adding a 28-yard rushing touchdown. Luke Colella caught five passes for 124 yards, and Lukas Kopecky caught a 56-yard touchdown pass.
By The Numbers
- 3,000 x 2 - Kaytron Allen and Nicholas Singleton both surpassed 3,000 career rushing yards in the win against FIU.
- 11-11 - Penn State is 11-of-11 in the red zone this season.
- 3 - Dominic DeLuca has three career blocked punts, after blocking one against FIU. He is one shy of the PSU career record.
- 0 - The Nittany Lions have recorded a shutout in each of the last five seasons. PSU is the only FBS team to achieve this.
FIU Game Notes
- Penn State has outscored FIU, 93-0, in their two all-time matchups.
- RB Kaytron Allen’s 144 rushing yards rushing moved him to 3,064 for his career, while RB Nicholas Singleton’s 76 rushing yards moved him to 3,007 career rushing yards. They became the first Penn State teammates with 3,000 career rushing yards at the same time.
- DT Alonzo Ford Jr. intercepted a pass in the second quarter, joining Zane Durant (vs. Nevada) as Penn State defensive tackles with interceptions this season. The Nittany Lions have interceptions by multiple defensive tackles in a season for the first time since 1990 (Jim Deter vs. Notre Dame; Frank Giannetti vs. Alabama).
- LB Dominic DeLuca blocked a punt in the second quarter. It was his third career blocked punt.
Game Day Information: Penn State vs. Villanova
Penn State welcomes Villanova to Beaver Stadium for their final non-conference game of the 2025 season. The game will be a good opportunity for players like Drew Allar to regain rhythm after a tough outing against FIU.
How to Watch Penn State vs. Villanova
Here's how to catch all the action from Happy Valley:
- TV Channel: FS1
- Livestream: Fubo (free trial)
Penn State vs. Villanova will be broadcast nationally on FS1. Connor Onion and Mark Helfrich will provide commentary from Beaver Stadium. Streaming options include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Penn State vs. Villanova Time Today
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 13
- Start time: 3:30 p.m. ET
The Penn State vs. Villanova game starts at 3:30 p.m. ET from Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania.
Penn State vs. Villanova Game Day Odds
| Bet Type | Line |
|---|---|
| Spread | Penn State -47.5 |
| Over/Under | 55.5 |
| Moneyline | N/A |
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.
