Live Updates and Highlights: Penn State vs. Nebraska Football Game

Penn State Faces Nebraska in Final Home Game of the 2025 Season

Penn State is set to close out the home portion of its 2025 regular season with a highly anticipated matchup against Nebraska. The Cornhuskers, led by coach Matt Rhule, are coming to Happy Valley for Senior Night, aiming to disrupt the Nittany Lions' celebration and potentially secure a win that could keep their bowl hopes alive heading into the final game of the season.

Despite being the favorite at home, the point spread has slightly decreased since the start of the week. However, Penn State is looking to build on recent momentum from its defense, which has been instrumental in securing back-to-back victories for the first time this season.

Fans can look forward to live updates, highlights, and reactions throughout the game as the Nittany Lions aim to solidify their position in the standings.

Defensive Dominance Shuts Down Nebraska

The Penn State defense played a crucial role in keeping the game under control. A pivotal moment came when the Nittany Lions forced a turnover on downs after a fourth-down stop near the 13-yard line. TJ Lateef struggled to find open receivers on second, third, and fourth down within the red zone, allowing Penn State to maintain its lead.

With a score of 37-10 and 5:46 remaining in the fourth quarter, the Nittany Lions continued to dominate the game.

Kaytron Allen Breaks Career Rushing Record

Kaytron Allen made history during the game by breaking the Penn State career rushing record. A 3-yard gain on a third down was enough to give him 3,934 career rushing yards, surpassing Evan Royster's previous record of 3,932 yards from 2007 to 2010. Allen added another touchdown later in the game, helping Penn State extend its lead to 37-10 with 11:10 left in the game.

While Allen's performance was impressive, he appeared to be limping after a 13-yard run on the final play of the third quarter. An offensive penalty for a facemask wiped out the run, moving the Nittany Lions back to the 20-yard line. This raised questions about whether Allen would be able to reach the milestone tonight.

Nebraska Scores a Touchdown

Nebraska managed to find a path to the end zone late in the third quarter with a 59-yard touchdown drive led by quarterback TJ Lateef. This cut into Penn State's lead, but the Nittany Lions' defense quickly responded by forcing a turnover on downs after Zane Durant sacked Lateef on fourth-and-9 from the 36-yard line.

Second Half Begins with Big Opportunities

As the second half commenced, Kaytron Allen was closing in on Evan Royster's career rushing record, while Nicholas Singleton was just one rushing touchdown away from tying Saquon Barkley for the school record. Penn State started the half on offense, giving both players a chance to make history.

At halftime, Penn State held a commanding 23-3 lead over Nebraska. The Nittany Lions outgained the Cornhuskers 254-97 in the first half, thanks to strong performances from both the defense and the running game.

Nicholas Singleton Ties Saquon Barkley

Nicholas Singleton made history by tying Saquon Barkley for the most career rushing touchdowns in Penn State history. With his second touchdown of the night, Singleton now has 43 career rushing touchdowns, one away from setting a new school record. There is still plenty of time for Singleton to break the record.

Strong Start for Penn State

Penn State's offense got off to a great start in the second quarter. Nicholas Singleton scored a touchdown, giving the Nittany Lions a 17-3 lead. The Cornhuskers responded with a field goal, but Penn State maintained its dominance.

A 26-yard field goal by Ryan Barker extended the lead to 10-0 in the second quarter. Despite some defensive stops by Nebraska, Penn State continued to control the game.

First Quarter Highlights

In the first quarter, Ethan Grunkemeyer capped a 98-yard drive with a short pass to tight end Andrew Rappleyea for a four-yard touchdown. Kaytron Allen's 51-yard run helped move the ball downfield, placing him past Saquon Barkley for second on Penn State's all-time rushing leaderboard.

Nebraska threatened early in the game, but Penn State's defense made a near-goal-line stand on fourth down, stopping the Cornhuskers from scoring.

Game Details and Broadcast Information

The game will be broadcast nationally on NBC, with coverage starting at 7:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 22. Fans can watch the game on Fubo (with a free trial) or Peacock (for subscribers). Noah Eagle and Todd Blackledge will call the game from Beaver Stadium, with Kathryn Tappen reporting from the sidelines.

Predictions and Odds

According to BetMGM, the odds for the game are as follows:

• Spread: Penn State -8.0
• Penn State Moneyline: -310
• Nebraska Moneyline: +245
• Over/Under: 45.0

Fans can follow the latest updates and analysis on social media platforms like Threads, Bluesky, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. Additionally, the Nittany Lions Wire provides ongoing coverage of the game.