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Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 2020 Week 11 Recap

Cornhuskers defeat Lions 30–23 in Week 11

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers (Week 11).

Penn State Nittany Lions 23 0-4
Final 23–30
Nebraska Cornhuskers 30 1-2 Winner
Winner
Nebraska Cornhuskers
Final score
23–30
Halftime
Penn State Nittany Lions 6–18 Nebraska Cornhuskers
Top passer
Will Levis

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Quick answer

Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated Penn State Nittany Lions 30–23 in Week 11, 2020. Final score: Penn State Nittany Lions 23, Nebraska Cornhuskers 30.

Game summary

Nebraska Cornhuskers beat Penn State Nittany Lions 30–23 in Week 11 of the 2020 season.

  • Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 6 field goals across 10 plays.
  • Passing leader: Will Levis (213) — 0.0 pass yds, +0.05 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Will Levis — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Parker Washington — 5 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Penn State Nittany Lions069623
Nebraska Cornhuskers990330

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

PSUPenn State Nittany Lions
NEBNebraska Cornhuskers

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NEB
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-3

    Connor Culp 22 yd FG GOOD

  2. NEB
    Q1TD
    LMLuke McCaffrey

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-9

    Luke McCaffrey run for 1 yd for a TD, (Connor Culp KICK)

  3. NEB
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-12

    Connor Culp 25 yd FG GOOD

  4. PSU
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    3-12

    Jake Pinegar 40 yd FG GOOD

  5. NEB
    Q2TD
    ZBZavier Betts

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    3-18

    Luke McCaffrey pass complete to Zavier Betts for 45 yds for a TD, (Connor Culp KICK)

  6. PSU
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    6-18

    Jake Pinegar 33 yd FG GOOD

  7. PSU
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    9-18

    Jake Pinegar 27 yd FG GOOD

  8. PSU
    Q3TD
    KLKeyvone Lee

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-18

    Keyvone Lee run for 31 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK)

  9. PSU
    Q4TD
    DFDevyn Ford

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-18

    Devyn Ford run for 5 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK)

  10. NEB
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    21-21

    Connor Culp 30 yd FG GOOD

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

  • Will Levis (213) — 0.0 yds · +0.05 EPA/play +1.55 EPA
  • Sean Clifford (213) — 0.0 yds · -0.46 EPA/play -4.17 EPA
  • Luke McCaffrey (158) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.39 EPA/play -8.65 EPA

Rushing

  • Will Levis (213) — 0.0 yds -0.07 EPA
  • Devyn Ford (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.23 EPA
  • Wan'Dale Robinson (158) — 0.0 yds +0.07 EPA

Receiving

  • Parker Washington (213) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.06 EPA
  • Pat Freiermuth (213) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.94 EPA
  • Wan'Dale Robinson (158) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds -0.46 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Will Levis2133046.7%00+0.05+1.55
Sean Clifford213955.6%00-0.46-4.17
Luke McCaffrey1582259.1%01-0.39-8.65

Team EPA comparison

StatPSUNEB
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1213120+2.76Ended
Q115800Field goal
Q115850-2.20Ended
Q121370-4.73Interception
Q115810+0.42Rush TD
Q1158200+0.70Field goal
Q221340-1.01Field goal
Q215870-1.75Punt
Q221310+0.44Fumble
Q2213160+3.99Ended
Q215810+3.06Pass TD
Q221300Field goal
Q215820+0.88Ended
Q221310-0.85Field goal
Q315820+1.26Ended
Q3213100+4.37Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass intercepted Cam Taylor-Britt return for 55 yds to the PnSt 15 (-7.5 EPA)
  2. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Will Levis pass complete to Pat Freiermuth for 74 yds to the Neb 1 for a 1ST down (+6.97 EPA)
  3. Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Luke McCaffrey pass intercepted Brandon Smith return for no gain to the Neb 48 (-5.36 EPA)
  4. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Caziah Holmes run for 36 yds to the Neb 30 for a 1ST down (+4.73 EPA)
  5. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Keyvone Lee run for 31 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK) (+3.94 EPA)
  6. Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Luke McCaffrey pass complete to Kade Warner for 13 yds to the PnSt 1 for a 1ST down (-3.6 EPA)
  7. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Will Levis pass complete to KeAndre Lambert-Smith for 11 yds to the Neb 21 for a 1ST down (+3.42 EPA)
  8. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Luke McCaffrey pass complete to Zavier Betts for 45 yds for a TD, (Connor Culp KICK) (+3.06 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers controlled the final (30–23) in Week 11.
  • Passing edge: Will Levis (213) — yds.
  • EPA edge: PSU at EPA/play.
  • Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Penn State Nittany Lions vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Penn State Nittany Lions 23, Nebraska Cornhuskers 30 in Week 11 of the 2020 college football season.

Who won Penn State Nittany Lions vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Nebraska Cornhuskers won with a final score of 23–30.

Where can I find the Penn State Nittany Lions vs Nebraska Cornhuskers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401247320.

Who led Penn State Nittany Lions vs Nebraska Cornhuskers in passing?

Will Levis (213) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Penn State Nittany Lions at Nebraska Cornhuskers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Penn State Nittany Lions

Entered 0-3 Now 0-4 L

Nebraska Cornhuskers

Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W