DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
Penn State defeated Nebraska 37–10 to secure a comfortable win. Penn State covered by 20.0; Game went Over by 1.5. The market closed at Penn State -7.0 and the Blue Chip model made it Penn State -1.3 - a gap of 5.7 points toward Nebraska, of which 4.2 points were beyond the model's measured factors. That was an information gap - the market pricing something the model does not carry - rather than a measured edge.
Kaytron Allen became Penn State's all-time career rushing leader with 3,954 yards, surpassing Evan Royster. He ran for 160 yards and two touchdowns, continuing his strong form from the previous week.
Penn State's defense played its best game of the season, holding Nebraska to just 140 first-half yards, forcing three turnovers on downs, and stifling the run game. The opening goal-line stand set the tone for the entire game.
The Nittany Lions won consecutive games for the first time under interim head coach Terry Smith, improving to 5-6. They need one more win to become bowl-eligible and avoid their first losing season since 2004.
The tandem of Kaytron Allen and Nicholas Singleton continues to be effective. Singleton tied Saquon Barkley's career touchdown record with 43, and the duo's production was key to Penn State's offensive success.
Penn State visits Rutgers on Saturday with bowl eligibility on the line. The team will need to maintain its defensive intensity and rushing attack to secure a winning record and extend the season.
At kickoff, conditions at Beaver Stadium were Overcast, 38°F with winds of 1 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Overcast
38°F
| Measure | NebraskaAway | Penn StateHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 986 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Bye week | 734 miles |
| Season total | 6,633 miles | 7,204 miles |
| Body clock | 18:00 | 19:00 |
| Rest | 14 days | 8 days |
