Penn State produced five NFL Draft picks last season.
The Nittany Lions did not cover the spread last week against Nevada.
FIU hopes for a more fortunate season in 2025 after the hire of Willie Simmons.
The announcement comes during the same week Penn State is rumored to switch to Adidas.
The move comes after many students voiced concerns about Gate A's long wait time and safety issues following Penn State's opener against Nevada.
Thompson has started the last two years for the Nittany Lions after joining from FAU.