Penn State vs Nebraska
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Nebraska leads the series.
| Season | Site | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Penn State win | University Park | W | 37-10 |
| 2020 | Nebraska win | Lincoln | L | 23-30 |
| 2017 | Penn State win | University Park | W | 56-44 |
| 2013 | Nebraska win | University Park | L | 20-23 |
| 2012 | Nebraska win | Lincoln | L | 23-32 |
| 2011 | Nebraska win | University Park | L | 14-17 |
| 2003 | Nebraska win | Lincoln | L | 10-18 |
| 2002 | Penn State win | University Park | W | 40-7 |
| 1983 | Nebraska win | Lincoln | L | 6-44 |
| 1982 | Penn State win | University Park | W | 27-24 |
| 1981 | Penn State win | Lincoln | W | 30-24 |
| 1980 | Nebraska win | University Park | L | 7-21 |
| 1979 | Nebraska win | Lincoln | L | 17-42 |
| 1958 | Nebraska win | Lincoln | L | 7-14 |
| 1952 | Penn State win | University Park | W | 10-0 |
| 1951 | Penn State win | Lincoln | W | 15-7 |
| 1950 | Nebraska win | Lincoln | L | 0-19 |
| 1949 | Penn State win | University Park | W | 22-7 |
| 1920 | Penn State win | University Park | W | 20-0 |
The head-to-head series, every meeting on record since 1920.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Penn State and Nebraska?
Penn State is 9-10 against Nebraska across 19 meetings on record since 1920. Nebraska leads the series.
When did Penn State last play Nebraska?
They last met in 2025, a 37-10 win for Penn State.