Penn State Football Remains Heavy Favorites Over Villanova In Week Three
After shutting out Florida International, Penn State football will play its final non-conference game against Villanova at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 13.
This is the Nittany Lions’ final game before they head into their first bye week of the season. Penn State will look to be 3-0 for the fifth consecutive year with a matchup against No. 4 Oregon looming.
The opening line against Villanova has been set at -48.5 points in the Nittany Lions’ favor, with the over/under listed at 55.5 points, according to FanDuel. It’s worth noting that the sportsbook is not currently accepting any bets on the game’s money line or outright winner.
Even though Penn State hasn’t covered the spread in its first two games of the season, it’s very possible against the Wildcats. Villanova has only played one game this season, against Colgate, and won by seven.
With that in mind, Penn State scored 63 points the last time it played an FCS opponent. Expect Penn State’s offense to play much better than last week and put up a lot of points as it looks to head into the bye week with some momentum.
As we head into week three of the 2025 season, the Nittany Lions are +650 to win the national championship, trailing only the defending national champions, Ohio State, at +600.
Your ad blocker is on.
Please choose an option below.
Purchase a Subscription!
About the Author
Gavin McKenna Shares Lofty Expectations For First Season In NHL
The rookie has high expectations going into his first season.
Penn State Football Position Deep Dive: Defensive Tackle
“We totally reshaped the D-line. I think my vision, our vision, [is to be] bigger and physical.”
‘That’s Where You Grow’: Justin Senzer’s Journey To Penn State Drum Major
From almost not auditioning to now leading the iconic Blue Band, meet this year’s new drum major.
Taking A Leap Of Faith: Fernando Martinez Ruiz De Esparza’s Senior Column
“As I get ready to embark on the next chapter of my life, Penn State has prepared me well for what’s next, and I will apply everything I learned and embrace the uncertainty.”