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.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 23 | |
| 9 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 30 |
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.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Levis | 30 | 46.7% | 0 | 0 | +0.05 | +1.55 | |
| Sean Clifford | 9 | 55.6% | 0 | 0 | -0.46 | -4.17 | |
| Luke McCaffrey | 22 | 59.1% | 0 | 1 | -0.39 | -8.65 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Plays | 0 | 0 |
| EPA / play | — | — |
| Total EPA | — | — |
| Success rate | — | — |
| Pass EPA / play | — | — |
| Rush EPA / play | — | — |
| Yards | 0 | 0 |
Drive chart
Key possessions and results.
| Qtr | Offense | Plays | Yards | EPA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 12 | 0 | +2.76 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 0 | 0 | — | Field goal | |
| Q1 | 5 | 0 | -2.20 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 7 | 0 | -4.73 | Interception | |
| Q1 | 1 | 0 | +0.42 | Rush TD | |
| Q1 | 20 | 0 | +0.70 | Field goal | |
| Q2 | 4 | 0 | -1.01 | Field goal | |
| Q2 | 7 | 0 | -1.75 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 1 | 0 | +0.44 | Fumble | |
| Q2 | 16 | 0 | +3.99 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 1 | 0 | +3.06 | Pass TD | |
| Q2 | 0 | 0 | — | Field goal | |
| Q2 | 2 | 0 | +0.88 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 1 | 0 | -0.85 | Field goal | |
| Q3 | 2 | 0 | +1.26 | Ended | |
| Q3 | 10 | 0 | +4.37 | Rush TD |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass intercepted Cam Taylor-Britt return for 55 yds to the PnSt 15 (-7.5 EPA)
- 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)
- Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Luke McCaffrey pass intercepted Brandon Smith return for no gain to the Neb 48 (-5.36 EPA)
- Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Caziah Holmes run for 36 yds to the Neb 30 for a 1ST down (+4.73 EPA)
- Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Keyvone Lee run for 31 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK) (+3.94 EPA)
- Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Luke McCaffrey pass complete to Kade Warner for 13 yds to the PnSt 1 for a 1ST down (-3.6 EPA)
- 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)
- 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