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Scenes From Penn State’s Win Over Villanova

Penn State cheerleaders take the field before the Nittany Lions’ game against Villanova on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025 at Beaver Stadium. Photo by Paul Burdick | For StateCollege.com

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Penn State wrapped up its nonconference schedule on Saturday with a 52-6 victory at Beaver Stadium.

The Nittany Lion defense turned in another sterling effort, picking off two passes, notching 11 tackles for loss and keeping the Wildcats off the scoreboard until a touchdown on the games final play against the Penn State reserves.

After a bye next weekend, No. 2 Penn State will face its first real test of the season when it hosts No. 4 Oregon to open Big Ten play with a White Out game on Sept. 27.

From pregame to postgame and everything in between, take a look at the sights from the Nittany Lions’ win over the Wildcats on a warm mid-September afternoon.

Quarterback Drew Allar enters the stadium. Photo by Sophie Yadzinski | Onward State
Fans greet running back Nick Singleton outside Beaver Stadium. Photo by Lauren Gruca | Onward State
James Franklin and his daughter greet fans inside Beaver Stadium. Photo by Paul Burdick | For StateCollege.com
Running backs Kaytron Allen, Nick Singleton and Cam Wallace are depicted on a fan-made “Lawnboyz” banner. Photo by Paul Burdick | For StateCollege.com
Blue Band drum major Ellie Sheehan completes the flip at midfield. Photo by Paul Burdick | For StateCollege.com
Blue Band Silks carry flags onto the field. Photo by Paul Burdick | For StateCollege.com
Blue Sapphire Mackenzie Bronk leaps in the air during the pregame performance. Photo by Paul Burdick | For StateCollege.com
The Nittany Lion excites the crowd before the game. Photo by Paul Burdick | For StateCollege.com
Penn State cheerleaders hold their hands to their hearts during the national anthem. Photo by Paul Burdick | For StateCollege.com
Former Penn State quarterback Christian Hackenberg talks on the sideline before the game. Photo by Paul Burdick | For StateCollege.com
Nick Singleton breaks through on a first-half carry. Photo by Paul Burdick | For StateCollege.com
Linebacker Tony Rojas celebrates one of his two sacks on the day. Photo by Paul Burdick | For StateCollege.com
Wide receiver Trebor Pena takes a 23-yard reception in for a touchdown in the second quarter. Photo by Paul Burdick | For StateCollege.com
Defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton makes a move to get around a blocker. Photo by Paul Burdick | For StateCollege.com
Linebacker Amare Campbell led the Penn State defense with seven tackles and three tackles for loss. Photo by Paul Burdick | For StateCollege.com
Cornerback Elliot Washington returns a third-quarter interception. Photo by Paul Burdick | For StateCollege.com
Devonte Ross returns a punt 34 yards. Photo by Paul Burdick | For StateCollege.com
Wide receiver Kyron Hudson makes an athletic grab to haul in a reception along the sideline. Photo by Greg Guise
Kaytron Allen broke off an 18-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter. Photo by Paul Burdick | For StateCollege.com
Freshman cornerback Jahmir Joseph got his first career interception and returned it 49 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter. Photo by Paul Burdick | For StateCollege.com
Kicker Ryan Barker was 3-for 3 on field goals and perfect on three extra points. Photo by Paul Burdick | For StateCollege.com
Freshman LB Alex Tatsch recorded three tackles, including one for loss, in the fourth quarter. Photo by Paul Burdick | For StateCollege.com
Dayshaun Burnett (43), Zakee Wheatley (6) and Zane Durant (28) sing the Penn State Alma Mater after the victory. Photo by Lauren Gruca | Onward State
Jahmir Joseph rings the victory bell after the win. Photo by Lauren Gruca | Onward State
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