Overview
- Nicholas Singleton scored two touchdowns to tie Saquon Barkley for the program touchdown record.
- Redshirt freshman Ethan Grunkemeyer completed 11 of 12 passes for 181 yards with a touchdown, guiding six scores on eight drives.
- Penn State’s defense opened with a goal-line stand, limited Nebraska to 1-for-6 on fourth downs, and generated key sacks.
- Interim coach Terry Smith has the Nittany Lions on a two-game Big Ten streak and has drawn fan interest in the full-time role.
- FanDuel opened Penn State as a 10.5-point favorite at Rutgers with the total initially at 53.5.