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Nebraska clinches first win of season with back-to-back QB hits
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It wasn’t comfortable, but Nebraska has its first win of the season, 30-23.
The Huskers led for the entire game, but Penn State had a chance to tie it up late in the fourth quarter.
With under a minute remaining, the Nittany Lions faced third-and-goal.
The result? Sack.
Then on 4th down, Penn State got to QB Will Levis again. This hit sealed the victory for Nebraska:
THE SACK SEALS THE VICTORY! 💪
The @HuskerFBNation defense holds off Penn State's comeback. pic.twitter.com/AXBgBj8335
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) November 14, 2020
Nebraska had just enough in the tank to get the win. Quarterback Luke McCaffrey wasn’t perfect, but he was an improvement. He completed 13-of-21 passes for 152 yards and a touchdown. He also managed 67 rushing yards and another touchdown on the ground.
Penn State moves to 0-4 for the first time since 2001. The Nittany Lions will face Iowa next week.
The Huskers will look to improve to .500 on the season next week vs. Illinois.
Spenser is the news manager at Saturday Road and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.