How to Watch the Game

What’s at Stake

Penn State: A Season on the Edge

Nebraska: Proving the Rebuild Is Real

Penn State: Team Outlook and Key Players

Offense: Searching for Rhythm

Defense: The Foundation of Penn State Football

Nebraska: Team Outlook and Key Players

Offense: Evolving into a Threat

Defense: Physical, Proud, and Opportunistic

Key Matchups That Will Decide the Game

1. Penn State O-Line vs. Nebraska Pass Rush

The most important battle of the afternoon. If Penn State protects its quarterback, the Nittany Lions can dictate pace. If they don’t, Nebraska’s defense could control the entire game.

2. Nebraska QB vs. Penn State Secondary

Nebraska will need efficient, turnover-free quarterback play. Penn State’s secondary is opportunistic—one bad decision could change everything.

3. Third Down Conversions

Both teams have struggled at times this season extending drives. The team that cracks 40% will likely hold the edge.

4. Explosive Plays

Penn State’s offense depends on them. Nebraska’s defense is designed to eliminate them. Whoever wins this chess match gains the advantage.

Atmosphere and Intangibles

Memorial Stadium in late November is not for the faint of heart. The cold Nebraska wind, the roaring crowd, and the momentum swings that come with Big Ten football will challenge both teams mentally as much as physically.

Penn State knows it must silence the crowd early. Nebraska knows that one big defensive play could blow the stadium doors off.

Prediction: Who Has the Edge?