Penn State at Nebraska

Saturday, November 10, 2012

No. 18 Nebraska beat Penn State 32–⁠23. It was their 15th meeting; after it, Nebraska led the series 8–⁠7.

AwayPenn State8–⁠4 in 2012
23
Home18Nebraska10–⁠4 in 2012
32

Final at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE), LincolnTV: ABC, ESPN2Attendance 85,527

At kickoff
75°F, clear, wind 29 mph from the south, gusts to 41 mphWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Lincoln Municipal Airport (KLNK), 6 km from the stadium, 24 minutes after kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Penn State7133023
Nebraska33141232

Standouts

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Player stats

Penn State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Matt McGloin18/3724011
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Zach Zwinak21141150
Michael Zordich61205
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Allen Robinson697038
Zach Zwinak237031
Matt Lehman332017
Brandon Felder123023

Nebraska

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Taylor Martinez12/2017110
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Ameer Abdullah31116033
Taylor Martinez15104021
Braylon Heard325015
Imani Cross82228
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Kyler Reed260056
Jamal Turner235130
Kenny Bell231022
Ameer Abdullah429015
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Daimion Stafford1220

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

Penn StateNebraska
391Total yards438
240Passing yards171
151Rushing yards267
6.5Yards per pass8.6
4.4Yards per rush4.7
18First downs21
6–⁠15Third downs8–⁠17
0–⁠1Fourth downs0–⁠0
3Turnovers2
8–⁠60Penalties7–⁠55
25:35Possession44:25

Efficiency

Penn StateNebraska
38%Success rate48%
0.12EPA per play0.20
1.01Explosiveness0.91
−0.08Rushing EPA0.20
0.35Passing EPA0.27
43%Passing-down success42%
−0.18First-down EPA0.11
0.19Second-down EPA−0.08
0.65Third-down EPA0.85

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Nebraska 60% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Nebraska end zonePenn State end zoneQ1 Penn StateTouchdown run, 4 playsQ1 NebraskaField goal, 15 playsQ1 Penn StateFumble, 9 playsQ1 NebraskaField goal, 12 playsQ2 Penn StatePunt, 4 playsQ2 NebraskaPunt, 3 playsQ2 Penn StateField goal, 7 playsQ2 NebraskaPunt, 4 playsQ2 Penn StateFumble, 3 playsQ2 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 5 playsQ2 NebraskaPunt, 3 playsQ2 Penn StateField goal, 6 playsQ2 NebraskaEnd of half, 4 playsQ3 NebraskaTouchdown run, 8 playsQ3 Penn StateInterception, 3 playsQ3 NebraskaTouchdown run, 2 playsQ3 Penn StateField goal, 12 playsQ3 NebraskaFumble, 13 playsQ4 Penn StatePunt, 3 playsQ4 NebraskaTouchdown pass, 6 playsQ4 Penn StateFumble, 9 playsQ4 NebraskaPunt, 3 playsQ4 Penn StateSafety, 2 plays (Nebraska scores)Q4 NebraskaPunt, 3 playsQ4 Penn StateTurnover on downs, 4 playsQ4 NebraskaField goal, 4 playsQ4 Penn StateEnd of game, 2 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Nebraska drives left to right, Penn State right to left.
  1. Q1 Penn StateTouchdown run, 4 plays, 74 yards
  2. Q1 NebraskaField goal, 15 plays, 31 yards
  3. Q1 Penn StateFumble, 9 plays, 38 yards
  4. Q1 NebraskaField goal, 12 plays, 54 yards
  5. Q2 Penn StatePunt, 4 plays, 6 yards
  6. Q2 NebraskaPunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  7. Q2 Penn StateField goal, 7 plays, −4 yards
  8. Q2 NebraskaPunt, 4 plays, 17 yards
  9. Q2 Penn StateFumble, 3 plays, −1 yard
  10. Q2 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 5 plays, 31 yards
  11. Q2 NebraskaPunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
  12. Q2 Penn StateField goal, 6 plays, 27 yards
  13. Q2 NebraskaEnd of half, 4 plays, 16 yards
  14. Q3 NebraskaTouchdown run, 8 plays, 75 yards
  15. Q3 Penn StateInterception, 3 plays, −5 yards
  16. Q3 NebraskaTouchdown run, 2 plays, 4 yards
  17. Q3 Penn StateField goal, 12 plays, 42 yards
  18. Q3 NebraskaFumble, 13 plays, 37 yards
  19. Q4 Penn StatePunt, 3 plays, 3 yards
  20. Q4 NebraskaTouchdown pass, 6 plays, 71 yards
  21. Q4 Penn StateFumble, 9 plays, 28 yards
  22. Q4 NebraskaPunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  23. Q4 Penn StateSafety, 2 plays (Nebraska scores), 2 yards
  24. Q4 NebraskaPunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  25. Q4 Penn StateTurnover on downs, 4 plays, 5 yards
  26. Q4 NebraskaField goal, 4 plays, −9 yards
  27. Q4 Penn StateEnd of game, 2 plays, 7 yards

Play by play

1st quarter4 drives, then Penn State 7, Nebraska 3
Penn State Touchdown run, 4 plays
14:501st & 10 at own 26Zach Zwinak rush for 1 yard to the PnSt 27.
14:112nd & 9 at own 27Zach Zwinak rush for no gain to the PnSt 27.
13:503rd & 9 at own 27Matthew McGloin pass complete to Brandon Moseby-Felder for 23 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
13:141st & 10 at the 50Zach Zwinak rush for 50 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 6, Nebraska 0
13:14Sam Ficken extra point GOOD.Penn State 7, Nebraska 0
13:14Sam Ficken kickoff for 53 yards returned by Kenny Bell for 22 yards to the Neb 34.
Nebraska Field goal, 15 plays
13:021st & 10 at own 34Ameer Abdullah rush for 4 yards to the Neb 38.
12:332nd & 6 at own 38Taylor Martinez pass complete to Quincy Enunwa for a loss of 2 yards to the Neb 36.
12:143rd & 8 at own 36NEBRASKA penalty 5 yard False Start accepted.
11:523rd & 13 at own 31Taylor Martinez rush for 14 yards to the Neb 45 for a 1ST down.
11:301st & 10 at own 45Ameer Abdullah rush for 8 yards to the PnSt 47.
11:112nd & 2 at opp 47Ameer Abdullah rush for 7 yards to the PnSt 40 for a 1ST down.
10:541st & 10 at opp 40Taylor Martinez pass incomplete to Jake Long.
10:432nd & 10 at opp 40Ameer Abdullah rush for 8 yards to the PnSt 32.
10:023rd & 2 at opp 32Taylor Martinez rush for 4 yards to the PnSt 28 for a 1ST down.
9:211st & 10 at opp 28Taylor Martinez sacked by Deion Barnes for a loss of 8 yards to the PnSt 36.
8:572nd & 18 at opp 36Taylor Martinez pass complete to Ameer Abdullah for 15 yards to the PnSt 36, NEBRASKA penalty 15 yard Personal Foul on Jeremiah Sirles accepted.
8:243rd & 18 at opp 36Taylor Martinez pass complete to Jamal Turner for 30 yards to the PnSt 6 for a 1ST down.
7:581st & goal at opp 6Ameer Abdullah rush for a loss of 6 yards to the PnSt 12.
7:172nd & goal at opp 12Ameer Abdullah rush for a loss of 2 yards to the PnSt 14.
6:373rd & goal at opp 14Taylor Martinez sacked by Stephon Morris for a loss of 1 yard to the PnSt 15.
6:174th & goal at opp 15Brett Maher 32 yard field goal GOOD.Penn State 7, Nebraska 3
6:17Brett Maher kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Penn State Fumble, 9 plays
6:101st & 10 at own 25Zach Zwinak rush for 3 yards to the PnSt 28.
5:552nd & 7 at own 28Matthew McGloin pass complete to Matt Lehman for 17 yards to the PnSt 45 for a 1ST down.
4:581st & 10 at own 45Zach Zwinak rush for no gain to the PnSt 45.
4:082nd & 10 at own 45Matthew McGloin pass complete to Allen Robinson for 7 yards to the Neb 48.
3:303rd & 3 at opp 48PENN ST penalty 11 yard Holding on Mike Farrell accepted.
3:243rd & 14 at own 41Matthew McGloin pass complete to Allen Robinson for 30 yards to the Neb 29 for a 1ST down.
2:451st & 10 at opp 29Zach Zwinak rush for 3 yards to the Neb 26.
2:072nd & 7 at opp 26Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Allen Robinson.
1:553rd & 7 at opp 26Matthew McGloin pass complete to Kyle Carter for 13 yards to the Neb 13 for a 1ST down.
1:341st & 10 at opp 13Zach Zwinak rush for 8 yards, fumbled, forced by Alonzo Whaley, recovered by Neb Will Compton at the Neb 5.
Nebraska Field goal, 12 plays
1:251st & 10 at own 6Ameer Abdullah rush for 33 yards to the Neb 39 for a 1ST down.
0:501st & 10 at own 39Braylon Heard rush for 7 yards to the Neb 46.
0:402nd & 3 at own 46Braylon Heard rush for 15 yards to the PnSt 39 for a 1ST down.
0:261st & 10 at opp 39Braylon Heard rush for 3 yards to the PnSt 36.
0:002nd & 7 at opp 36Ameer Abdullah rush for a loss of 3 yards to the PnSt 39.
Q2 15:003rd & 10 at opp 39Taylor Martinez rush for 12 yards to the PnSt 27 for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:401st & 10 at opp 27Ameer Abdullah rush for 9 yards to the PnSt 18.
Q2 14:302nd & 1 at opp 18Ameer Abdullah rush for 1 yard to the PnSt 8, PENN ST penalty 9 yard Personal Foul accepted for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:001st & goal at opp 8Ameer Abdullah rush for 1 yard to the PnSt 7.
Q2 12:552nd & goal at opp 7Ameer Abdullah rush for a loss of 3 yards to the PnSt 10.
Q2 12:333rd & goal at opp 10Taylor Martinez pass incomplete to Kyler Reed.
Q2 12:294th & goal at opp 10Brett Maher 27 yard field goal GOOD.Penn State 7, Nebraska 6
Q2 12:29Brett Maher kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
2nd quarter9 drives, then Penn State 20, Nebraska 6
Penn State Punt, 4 plays
12:291st & 10 at own 25Matthew McGloin pass complete to Jesse James for 11 yards to the PnSt 36 for a 1ST down.
12:201st & 10 at own 36PENN ST penalty 10 yard Holding on Mike Farrell accepted.
11:571st & 20 at own 26Michael Zordich rush for 5 yards to the PnSt 31.
11:272nd & 15 at own 31Matthew McGloin pass incomplete.
11:273rd & 15 at own 31Timeout NEBRASKA, clock 11:27.
11:203rd & 15 at own 31Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Jesse James.
11:094th & 15 at own 31Alex Butterworth punt for 56 yards, downed at the Neb 13.
Nebraska Punt, 3 plays
11:091st & 10 at own 13Ameer Abdullah rush for no gain to the Neb 13.
10:552nd & 10 at own 13Taylor Martinez pass complete to Kyler Reed for 4 yards to the Neb 17.
9:513rd & 6 at own 17Taylor Martinez pass incomplete.
9:414th & 6 at own 17Brett Maher punt for 35 yards, returned by Jesse Della Valle for 16 yards to the Neb 36.
Penn State Field goal, 7 plays
9:411st & 10 at opp 36Michael Zordich rush for 3 yards to the Neb 33.
9:002nd & 7 at opp 33Matthew McGloin pass complete to Allen Robinson for 10 yards to the Neb 23 for a 1ST down.
8:501st & 10 at opp 23Michael Zordich rush for no gain to the Neb 23.
8:222nd & 10 at opp 23NEBRASKA penalty 12 yard Personal Foul on Baker Steinkuhler accepted.
8:221st & 10 at opp 11PENN ST penalty 5 yard Delay of Game accepted.
8:101st & 15 at opp 16Matthew McGloin rush for 6 yards to the Neb 10.
7:442nd & 9 at opp 10Michael Zordich rush for no gain to the Neb 10.
7:033rd & 9 at opp 10Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Jesse James.
6:584th & 9 at opp 10Sam Ficken 27 yard field goal GOOD.Penn State 10, Nebraska 6
6:58Sam Ficken kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Nebraska Punt, 4 plays
6:581st & 10 at own 25Taylor Martinez rush for 11 yards to the Neb 36 for a 1ST down.
6:301st & 10 at own 36Ameer Abdullah rush for 2 yards to the Neb 38.
6:162nd & 8 at own 38Taylor Martinez pass incomplete.
6:083rd & 8 at own 38Taylor Martinez pass complete to Ameer Abdullah for 4 yards to the Neb 42.
5:374th & 4 at own 42Brett Maher punt for 30 yards, returned by Evan Lewis for 4 yards to the PnSt 32.
Penn State Fumble, 3 plays
5:371st & 10 at own 32Bill Belton rush for a loss of 1 yard to the PnSt 31.
4:582nd & 11 at own 31Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Jesse James.
4:583rd & 11 at own 31Timeout NEBRASKA, clock 4:58.
4:573rd & 11 at own 31Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Brandon Moseby-Felder.
4:474th & 11 at own 31Alex Butterworth punt for 39 yards, returned by Tim Marlowe for 1 yard, fumbled, recovered by PnSt Mike Hull at the Neb 31.
Penn State Touchdown pass, 5 plays
4:471st & 10 at opp 31Zach Zwinak rush for 2 yards to the Neb 29.
3:452nd & 8 at opp 29Zach Zwinak rush for 1 yard to the Neb 28.
3:343rd & 7 at opp 28Timeout NEBRASKA, clock 3:34.
3:343rd & 7 at opp 28Matthew McGloin pass complete to Allen Robinson for 9 yards to the Neb 19 for a 1ST down.
3:241st & 10 at opp 19NEBRASKA penalty 5 yard Offside accepted.
2:551st & 5 at opp 14Zach Zwinak rush for 4 yards to the Neb 10.
2:422nd & 1 at opp 10Matthew McGloin pass complete to Jesse James for 10 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 16, Nebraska 6
2:42Sam Ficken extra point GOOD.Penn State 17, Nebraska 6
2:42Sam Ficken kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Nebraska Punt, 3 plays
2:421st & 10 at own 25Taylor Martinez pass incomplete.
2:292nd & 10 at own 25Taylor Martinez pass incomplete to Kenny Bell.
2:253rd & 10 at own 25Taylor Martinez pass incomplete to Jamal Turner.
2:204th & 10 at own 25Brett Maher punt for 16 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the PnSt 44, PENN ST penalty 15 yard Personal Foul accepted.
Penn State Field goal, 6 plays
2:201st & 10 at own 44Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Jesse James.
1:502nd & 10 at own 44Matthew McGloin pass complete to Zach Zwinak for 31 yards to the Neb 25 for a 1ST down.
1:301st & 10 at opp 25Zach Zwinak rush for 8 yards to the Neb 17.
1:202nd & 2 at opp 17Zach Zwinak rush for 1 yard to the Neb 16.
1:153rd & 1 at opp 16Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Matt Lehman.
1:124th & 1 at opp 16PENN ST penalty 5 yard False Start accepted.
1:124th & 6 at opp 21Timeout PENN ST, clock 1:12.
1:084th & 6 at opp 21Sam Ficken 38 yard field goal GOOD.Penn State 20, Nebraska 6
1:08Sam Ficken kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Nebraska End of half, 4 plays
1:081st & 10 at own 25Ameer Abdullah rush for 7 yards to the Neb 32.
0:422nd & 3 at own 32Taylor Martinez pass incomplete.
0:353rd & 3 at own 32Taylor Martinez rush for 9 yards to the Neb 41 for a 1ST down.
0:171st & 10 at own 41NEBRASKA penalty 5 yard False Start accepted.
0:001st & 15 at own 36Taylor Martinez pass complete to Ameer Abdullah for 5 yards to the Neb 41.
Q3 15:00Sam Ficken kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
3rd quarter5 drives, then Penn State 23, Nebraska 20
Nebraska Touchdown run, 8 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 25Ameer Abdullah rush for 5 yards to the Neb 30.
14:302nd & 5 at own 30Ameer Abdullah rush for 9 yards to the Neb 39 for a 1ST down.
14:001st & 10 at own 39Ameer Abdullah rush for 6 yards to the Neb 45.
13:352nd & 4 at own 45Taylor Martinez pass complete to Kenny Bell for 9 yards to the PnSt 46 for a 1ST down.
13:231st & 10 at opp 46Taylor Martinez pass complete to Kenny Bell for 22 yards to the PnSt 24 for a 1ST down.
12:551st & 10 at opp 24Taylor Martinez rush for 2 yards to the PnSt 22.
12:012nd & 8 at opp 22Taylor Martinez rush for 21 yards to the PnSt 1 for a 1ST down.
11:481st & goal at opp 1Imani Cross rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 20, Nebraska 12
11:48Brett Maher extra point GOOD.Penn State 20, Nebraska 13
11:48Brett Maher kickoff for 64 yards returned by Jesse Della Valle for 20 yards to the PnSt 21.
Penn State Interception, 3 plays
11:481st & 10 at own 21Zach Zwinak rush for 3 yards to the PnSt 24.
11:152nd & 7 at own 24Matthew McGloin sacked by Baker Steinkuhler for a loss of 8 yards to the PnSt 16.
10:223rd & 15 at own 16Matthew McGloin pass intercepted by Daimion Stafford at the PnSt 26, returned for 22 yards to the PnSt 4.
Nebraska Touchdown run, 2 plays
10:221st & goal at opp 4Imani Cross rush for 2 yards to the PnSt 2.
9:372nd & goal at opp 2Imani Cross rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 20, Nebraska 19
9:37Brett Maher extra point GOOD.Tied at 20
9:37Brett Maher kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Penn State Field goal, 12 plays
9:371st & 10 at own 25Matthew McGloin pass complete to Alex Kenney for 8 yards to the PnSt 33.
9:252nd & 2 at own 33PENN ST penalty 5 yard False Start accepted.
8:422nd & 7 at own 28Matthew McGloin pass incomplete.
8:333rd & 7 at own 28Matthew McGloin pass complete to Alex Kenney for 7 yards to the PnSt 35 for a 1ST down.
8:031st & 10 at own 35Matthew McGloin pass complete to Matt Lehman for 12 yards to the PnSt 47 for a 1ST down.
7:511st & 10 at own 47Zach Zwinak rush for 5 yards to the Neb 48.
7:402nd & 5 at opp 48Zach Zwinak rush for 4 yards to the Neb 44.
7:303rd & 1 at opp 44Matthew McGloin rush for 2 yards to the Neb 42 for a 1ST down.
7:001st & 10 at opp 42Zach Zwinak rush for 4 yards to the Neb 38.
6:252nd & 6 at opp 38Zach Zwinak rush for 20 yards to the Neb 18 for a 1ST down.
6:251st & 10 at opp 18Zach Zwinak rush for 1 yard to the Neb 17.
6:112nd & 9 at opp 17Matthew McGloin pass incomplete.
6:063rd & 9 at opp 17Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Kyle Carter.
6:014th & 9 at opp 17Sam Ficken 35 yard field goal GOOD.Penn State 23, Nebraska 20
6:01Sam Ficken kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Nebraska Fumble, 13 plays
6:011st & 10 at own 25Ameer Abdullah rush for 8 yards to the Neb 33.
5:252nd & 2 at own 33Ameer Abdullah rush for 1 yard to the Neb 34.
4:443rd & 1 at own 34Imani Cross rush for 3 yards to the Neb 37 for a 1ST down.
4:351st & 10 at own 37Taylor Martinez pass complete to Ben Cotton for 18 yards to the PnSt 45 for a 1ST down.
3:581st & 10 at opp 45Taylor Martinez rush for 11 yards to the PnSt 34 for a 1ST down.
3:311st & 10 at opp 34Ameer Abdullah rush for 3 yards to the PnSt 31.
3:012nd & 7 at opp 31Taylor Martinez rush for 6 yards to the PnSt 25.
2:313rd & 1 at opp 25Imani Cross rush for 5 yards to the PnSt 20 for a 1ST down.
2:051st & 10 at opp 20Ameer Abdullah rush for 6 yards to the PnSt 14.
1:322nd & 4 at opp 14Ameer Abdullah rush for 5 yards to the PnSt 9 for a 1ST down.
1:001st & goal at opp 9Ameer Abdullah rush for no gain to the PnSt 9.
0:002nd & goal at opp 9Ameer Abdullah rush for a loss of 3 yards to the PnSt 12.
Q4 14:523rd & goal at opp 12Taylor Martinez rush for 11 yards, fumbled, recovered by PnSt Jacob Fagnano in the endzone.
4th quarter9 drives, then Nebraska 32, Penn State 23
Penn State Punt, 3 plays
14:521st & 10 at own 20Matthew McGloin pass complete to Michael Zordich for 3 yards, fumbled at the PnSt 23.
14:232nd & 7 at own 23Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Matt Lehman.
14:233rd & 7 at own 23Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Alex Kenney.
14:074th & 7 at own 23Alex Butterworth punt for 48 yards, downed at the Neb 29.
Nebraska Touchdown pass, 6 plays
14:071st & 10 at own 29Ameer Abdullah rush for no gain to the Neb 29.
13:172nd & 10 at own 29Taylor Martinez rush for 5 yards to the Neb 34.
12:303rd & 5 at own 34Taylor Martinez pass complete to Kyler Reed for 56 yards to the PnSt 10 for a 1ST down.
12:131st & goal at opp 10Taylor Martinez rush for no gain to the PnSt 10.
11:372nd & goal at opp 10Taylor Martinez pass complete to Ameer Abdullah for 5 yards to the PnSt 5.
10:573rd & goal at opp 5Taylor Martinez pass complete to Jamal Turner for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Nebraska 26, Penn State 23
10:57Brett Maher extra point GOOD.Nebraska 27, Penn State 23
10:57Brett Maher kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Penn State Fumble, 9 plays
10:571st & 10 at own 25Matthew McGloin pass complete to Allen Robinson for 3 yards to the PnSt 28.
10:222nd & 7 at own 28Zach Zwinak rush for 17 yards to the PnSt 45 for a 1ST down.
10:151st & 10 at own 45Matthew McGloin pass incomplete.
10:002nd & 10 at own 45Matthew McGloin pass complete to Allen Robinson for 38 yards to the Neb 17 for a 1ST down.
9:331st & 10 at opp 17Michael Zordich rush for 2 yards to the Neb 15.
9:192nd & 8 at opp 15Zach Zwinak rush for 2 yards to the Neb 13.
9:193rd & 6 at opp 13Matthew McGloin sacked by Eric Martin for a loss of 2 yards to the Neb 7, NEBRASKA penalty 8 yard Personal Foul on Eric Martin accepted for a 1ST down.
9:001st & goal at opp 7Zach Zwinak rush for 4 yards to the Neb 3.
8:572nd & goal at opp 3Matthew McGloin pass complete to Matt Lehman for 2 yards, fumbled in the endzone.
Nebraska Punt, 3 plays
8:571st & 10 at own 20Ameer Abdullah rush for 7 yards to the Neb 27.
6:302nd & 3 at own 27Ameer Abdullah rush for 2 yards to the Neb 29.
6:013rd & 1 at own 29Imani Cross rush for no gain to the Neb 29.
5:314th & 1 at own 29Brett Maher punt for 69 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the PnSt 2.
Penn State Safety, 2 plays (Nebraska scores)
5:311st & 10 at own 2Michael Zordich rush for 2 yards to the PnSt 4.
5:022nd & 8 at own 4Matthew McGloin sacked by Cameron Meredith for a loss of 4 yards to the PnSt 0 for a SAFETY, PENN ST penalty 0 yard Intentional Grounding accepted.Nebraska 29, Penn State 23
5:02Alex Butterworth kickoff for 37 yards fair catch by Andy Janovich at the Neb 43.
Nebraska Punt, 3 plays
5:021st & 10 at own 43Ameer Abdullah rush for 4 yards to the Neb 47.
4:302nd & 6 at own 47Ameer Abdullah rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Neb 44.
4:113rd & 9 at own 44Timeout PENN ST, clock 4:11.
4:113rd & 9 at own 44NEBRASKA penalty 5 yard False Start accepted.
3:503rd & 13 at own 39Taylor Martinez rush for 6 yards to the Neb 45.
3:504th & 7 at own 45Timeout PENN ST, clock 3:50.
3:444th & 7 at own 45Brett Maher punt for 55 yards for a touchback.
Penn State Turnover on downs, 4 plays
3:441st & 10 at own 20Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Matt Lehman.
3:352nd & 10 at own 20Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Brandon Moseby-Felder.
3:353rd & 10 at own 20Timeout PENN ST, clock 3:35.
3:213rd & 10 at own 20Matthew McGloin rush for 5 yards to the PnSt 25.
2:394th & 5 at own 25Matthew McGloin pass incomplete to Alex Kenney.
Nebraska Field goal, 4 plays
2:391st & 10 at opp 25Ameer Abdullah rush for no gain to the PnSt 25.
1:312nd & 10 at opp 25Imani Cross rush for 8 yards to the PnSt 17.
0:353rd & 2 at opp 17Imani Cross rush for 1 yard to the PnSt 16.
0:274th & 1 at opp 16Timeout NEBRASKA, clock 0:27.
0:234th & 1 at opp 16Brett Maher 33 yard field goal GOOD.Nebraska 32, Penn State 23
0:23Brett Maher kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Penn State End of game, 2 plays
0:231st & 10 at own 25Matthew McGloin pass incomplete.
0:002nd & 10 at own 25Matthew McGloin pass complete to Zach Zwinak for 7 yards to the PnSt 32.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

Nebraska leads 10–⁠9 in 19 meetings, counting the four since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Penn State 37, Nebraska 10
2020Nebraska 30, Penn State 23
2017Penn State 56, Nebraska 44
2013Nebraska 23, Penn State 20
2012Nebraska 32, Penn State 23
2011Nebraska 17, Penn State 14

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