Penn State’s Underdog Safety Stops FIU Cold with Last-Minute FI Goal!

Mon, 04 May 2026 00:17:51 +0000

Penn State’s Underdog Safety Stops FIU Cold with Last-Minute Goal to Secure Critical Win In a thrilling college football showdown, Penn State’s resilience and clutch execution stole the spotlight last night as the Nittany Lions delivered a dramatic late-game safety to beat FIU 24–14 in a hard-fought victory. Cementing Penn State’s status as an underdog team defying the odds, the last-minute safety came in a game where FIU pushed hard but fell just short—an upset that showcased Penn State’s tenacity and deep bench defense. ### Penn State’s Underdog Sparks Apostles’ Late Kraken Facing a FIU offense determined to unravel the Nittany Lions’ shutout defense, Penn State shot for the goal line late in the fourth quarter. With the clock ticking down, safety KAIRON RILEY made a football-friendly stop, intercepting a loose ball on the edge of the end zone after a disruptive play—an electrifying safety that robbed FIU of the chance to tie and ignited a roaring homecoming crowd.