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Scenes From Penn State’s Season-Opening Win at Beaver Stadium

Penn State running back Cam Wallace leaps over a Nevada defender during the fourth quarter of the Nittany Lions’ 46-11 win on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025 at Beaver Stadium. Photo by Paul Burdick | For StateCollege.com

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Penn State football, ranked No. 2 in the nation in the AP Preseason Top 25, opened the 2025 campaign with a 46-11 blowout of Nevada on Saturday at Beaver Stadium.

Here’s a look at the sights from in and around the stadium on a sunny and comfortable late August afternoon.

The view from atop the temporary seating on the west side of the stadium. Paul Burdick | For StateCollege.com
Beaver Stadium’s west side and the temporary seating viewed from the east-side stands. Paul Burdick | For StateCollege.com
Ellie Sheehan, Penn State’s first female drum major, leads the Blue Band into Beaver Stadium. Sophie Yadzinski | Onward State

And yes, she landed her first pregame flip!

Coach James Franklin greets a young fan during the team arrival at Beaver Stadium. Paul Burdick | For StateCollege.com
Lionettes and cheerleaders rev up the crowd before the team takes the field. Paul Burdick | For StateCollege.com
A Penn State cheerleader leads the crowd in a cheer. Paul Burdick | For StateCollege.com
The Nittany Lions take the field for the 2025 season opener. Paul Burdick | For StateCollege.com
Quarterback Drew Allar rolls out to throw. Paul Burdick | For StateCollege.com
Defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton pressures Nevada quarterback Chubba Purdy. Paul Burdick | For StateCollege.com
Receiver Trebor Pena runs after a catch. Paul Burdick | For StateCollege.com
Defensive tackle Zane Durant runs back his first career interception. Paul Burdick | For StateCollege.com
King Mack returns a kickoff 73 yards deep into Nevada territory. Paul Burdick | StateCollege.com
Safety Zakee Wheatley recovers a fumble. Paul Burdick | For StateCollege.com
Cornerbacks AJ Harris (4) and Audavion Collins (2) and other Penn State defenders celebrate a turnover. Paul Burdick | For StateCollege.com
Redshirt freshman quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer led a 94-yard drive and scored his first Penn State touchdown during the fourth quarter. Paul Burdick | For StateCollege.com
Redshirt sophomore running back Cam Wallace hurdles a Nevada defender in a move reminiscent of another Penn State ball carrier who wore No. 26. Paul Burdick | For StateCollege.com
The Blue Band performs on a sunny Saturday afternoon at Beaver Stadium. Paul Burdick | For StateCollege.com
The Nittany Lion points to the crowd during Penn State’s season opener. Paul Burdick | For StateCollege.com
Freshman defensive tackle Randy Adirika (52) smiles during the singing of the Penn State Alma Mater after the victory. Sophie Yadzinski | Onward State

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