BY: JIM WILLIAMS
Capital Sports Network Senior Columnist
As the 2025 college football season rolls into Week 2, two national powerhouses—Notre Dame and Penn State—are set to cruise past lesser competition in what should be statement victories. The No. 2-ranked Nittany Lions host FIU at Beaver Stadium, where quarterback Drew Allar and the dynamic backfield duo of Kaytron Allen and Nicholas Singleton aim to build on a near-flawless opener. Meanwhile, Notre Dame returns to South Bend to face Northern Illinois, with CJ Carr looking to stretch the field and Jeremiyah Love expected to carry the load. With both teams heavily favored and broadcast nationally, these matchups offer a chance to sharpen execution before tougher tests ahead.
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Penn State vs. FIU – Week 2 Preview
Game Info:
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 6
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV: Big Ten Network
- Streaming: Fox Sports App, Fubo
- Announcers: Guy Haberman, Yogi Roth, Rhett Lewis
Preview:
Penn State enters Week 2 ranked No. 2 nationally and faces FIU at home in what’s expected to be another dominant outing. QB Drew Allar is coming off a near-perfect performance, and RBs Kaytron Allen and Nicholas Singleton are poised for breakout runs after a quiet opener. FIU, led by veteran QB Keyone Jenkins, will try to keep pace but faces a defense that hasn’t allowed a touchdown in six quarters.
Notre Dame vs. Northern Illinois – Week 2 Preview
Game Info:
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 7
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV: NBC
- Streaming: Peacock, Fubo
- Announcers: NBC Sports crew
Preview:
After a gritty 23–13 win over Texas A&M, Notre Dame returns home to face Northern Illinois. QB CJ Carr looks to stretch the field more in Week 2, while RB Jeremiyah Love is expected to see increased touches. NIU QB Ethan Hampton threw five TDs in Week 1 and will test the Irish secondary. Notre Dame is a 28-point favorite and aims to sharpen its run game before tougher matchups.
