Total Yards
Nebraska298
Penn State501
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Penn State at Nebraska
Nov 14, 2020 • Completed
Season 2020RegularWeek 11
Away
Penn State
Big Ten
Final Score
23 - 30
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Nebraska
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Nebraska152
Penn State256
Rushing Yards
Nebraska146
Penn State245
Turnovers
Nebraska1
Penn State2
Game Conditions
Temperature48°F
Wind10 mph SW
Humidity
69%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Nebraska vs Penn State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Nebraska23:36
Penn State36:24
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Nebraska holds off Penn State 30-23
Nebraska defeated Penn State 30-23 in Week 11 of the 2020 regular slate, finishing with a 298-501 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Nebraska set the terms early in a game that finished 30-23. Luke McCaffrey run for 1 yd for a TD (Connor Culp KICK) came with {'seconds': 25, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving Nebraska the first major swing.
Nebraska's box score carried the story: 298 total yards, 146 rushing yards, and 152 passing yards. Penn State finished with 501 total yards, including 245 on the ground and 256 through the air.
Nebraska converted 4-12 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Nebraska led 27-6 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Luke McCaffrey pass complete to Zavier Betts for 45 yds for a TD (Connor Culp KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Luke McCaffrey run for 1 yd for a TD (Connor Culp KICK) (Nebraska led 7-0 over Penn State).
Field Goal Good
Connor Culp 22 yd FG GOOD (Nebraska led 10-0 over Penn State).
Field Goal Good
Jake Pinegar 33 yd FG GOOD (Penn State led 3-10 over Nebraska).
Field Goal Good
Jake Pinegar 40 yd FG GOOD (Penn State led 6-24 over Nebraska).
Sack
Sean Clifford sacked by Deontai Williams for a loss of 13 yards Sean Clifford fumbled, recovered by Neb Deontai Williams , return for 0 yards , return for 26 yds (Connor Culp KICK) (Penn State led 3-24 over Nebraska).
Passing Touchdown
Luke McCaffrey pass complete to Zavier Betts for 45 yds for a TD (Connor Culp KICK) (Nebraska led 17-3 over Penn State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
30-23
Nebraska defeated Penn State.
Total yards
298-501
Nebraska held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
146
Nebraska averaged 3.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
152
Nebraska averaged 7.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-12
Nebraska's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-17
Penn State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Nebraska | Penn State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 298 | 501 |
| Passing Yards | 152 | 256 |
| Rushing Yards | 146 | 245 |
| First Downs | 17 | 30 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-12 | 8-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 3-5 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-39 | 4-50 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 13-21 | 19-39 |
| Rushing Attempts | 39 | 52 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 12 | 11 |
| Possession Time | 23:36 | 36:24 |