Nebraska at Penn State
Saturday, September 25, 1982 Share
No. 8 Penn State beat No. 2 Nebraska 27–24. It was their 10th meeting; after it, Penn State led the series 6–4.
FinalHigh 66°F, low 42°FTV: CBSAttendance 85,304Referee: Bill ParkinsonThe game on Wikipedia
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Penn State 62% to win. Penn State pulled the upset. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Nebraska–Penn State gameNebraska leads 10–9 in 19 meetings, counting the nine since this game.
| 2025 | Penn State 37, Nebraska 10 | |
| 2020 | Nebraska 30, Penn State 23 | |
| 2017 | Penn State 56, Nebraska 44 | |
| 2013 | Nebraska 23, Penn State 20 | |
| 2012 | Nebraska 32, Penn State 23 | |
| 2011 | Nebraska 17, Penn State 14 |
Around this game
Nebraska
- Next gameat AuburnOct. 2, 1982
- SeasonNebraska in 1982
- ProgramNebraska history and records
Penn State
- Next gameat AlabamaOct. 9, 1982
- SeasonPenn State in 1982
- ProgramPenn State history and records