The Penn State Nittany Lions (4-6, 1-6 Big Ten) host the Nebraska Cornhuskers (7-3, 4-3 Big Ten) in a crucial late-season Big Ten matchup on Saturday, November 22, 2025. This is Penn State’s Senior Day and final home game of the regular season at Beaver Stadium (officially West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium) in University Park, Pennsylvania. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. ET (6:00 p.m. CT). It’s the 19th all-time meeting between the programs, with Nebraska holding a slight 10-8 edge in the series.
How to Watch: TV Channel and Streaming Info
• TV Channel: NBC (national broadcast; check your local NBC affiliate for availability).
• Streaming Options: Peacock (NBCUniversal’s streaming service; requires a Peacock Premium subscription for live access). You can also stream via NBC.com or the NBC app with a cable login.
• Radio Broadcast: Penn State Sports Network (99.5 & 103.7 FM/1450 AM in State College; SiriusXM channel 85). Nebraska’s broadcast is on the Husker Sports Network (local affiliates; SiriusXM channel 386).
• Announcers: Noah Eagle (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (color commentary), Kathryn Tappen (sideline reporter).
Tickets are still available starting as low as $7–$8 via secondary markets like StubHub, SeatGeek, or Vivid Seats.
Full Game Preview
Team Overviews
Penn State Nittany Lions: After a disappointing 4-6 start, the Nittany Lions are showing signs of life under interim head coach Terry Smith (1-3 since taking over). They snapped a six-game skid with a convincing 28-10 road win over Michigan State last week—their first Big Ten victory of the season. Offensively, Penn State ranks 109th nationally in total yards (338.8 per game) but has stabilized, averaging 30.4 points (52nd in FBS). Freshman QB Ethan Grunkemeyer has stepped in admirably, throwing for efficient yards while avoiding turnovers in recent games. The run game, led by Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen, remains a strength. Defensively, PSU has been elite, allowing just 316.1 yards per game (22nd in FBS) and 21.1 points (35th). Their pass rush has revived over the last two weeks, creating pressure without star edge rusher Dani Dennis-Sutton (injured earlier but potentially returning). A win here would mark back-to-back victories for the first time since mid-September and secure bowl eligibility (they need one more for six wins).
Nebraska Cornhuskers: The Huskers are bowl-bound and chasing an 8-4 finish under third-year coach Matt Rhule (a former Penn State assistant). Coming off a bye week after a statement win over UCLA, Nebraska sits at 7-3 and has won four of its last five. Offensively, they rank 70th in total yards (385.8 per game) and 37th in scoring (32.5 points), powered by a balanced attack: QB Dylan Raiola has thrown 22 TDs (20th in FBS) with 248.4 passing yards per game (48th), while the ground game complements with explosive plays. Defensively, Nebraska is a top-15 unit, allowing 297.1 yards (15th) and 19.9 points (25th). Their secondary and front seven excel at forcing turnovers and stopping the run. All three losses came against Big Ten foes (Ohio State, Iowa, Oregon), but Rhule’s 2-0 history against Penn State as a coach adds intrigue.
Key Matchups
• PSU Defense vs. Nebraska Offense: Penn State’s revived pass rush (led by Abdul Carter and Tony Rojas) will test Raiola, who thrives under protection but has been sacked 18 times this season. The Lions’ secondary must contain Nebraska’s big-play receivers, as the Huskers average 69.7 more yards per game than PSU allows.
• Nebraska Defense vs. PSU Run Game: The Cornhuskers’ stout front (top-20 in rush defense) faces Singleton and Allen, who could exploit gaps if Grunkemeyer buys time. Nebraska scores 11.4 more points per game than Penn State allows, but PSU’s home-field edge (Beaver Stadium’s night atmosphere) could disrupt.
• Special Teams and Turnovers: Both teams emphasize ball security—Penn State has cleaned up errors recently, while Nebraska forces 1.2 turnovers per game. Kicking could decide a close one; PSU’s punter has flipped field position effectively.
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