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Nebraska Football: Program opens as underdogs against Penn State

By Danny Jaillet

Nov 16, 2019; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Jahan Dotson (5) signals a first down during the second quarter against the Indiana Hoosiers at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Indiana 34-27. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2019; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Jahan Dotson (5) signals a first down during the second quarter against the Indiana Hoosiers at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Indiana 34-27. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nebraska football opens as predictable underdogs,

Will Nebraska football get their first win of the season this week? According to oddsmakers, it may be a bit difficult. Nebraska opens up as a four-point underdog against Penn State.

For reference purposes, Nebraska football and Penn State have met 17 times. Nebraska lost to the Nittany Lions the last time these two teams met by a 56-44 margin. The last win against Penn State came on November 23, 2013. In that game, Nebraska won by a 23-20 score.

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For their part, Penn State is struggling in their own right. They are 0-2 on the season, and most recently lost to Maryland by a 35-19 margin. In defeat, Sean Clifford went 27-of-57 on the afternoon, throwing for three touchdowns and two interceptions. Devyn Ford was the leading rusher for Penn State on the day, carrying the ball nine times for 36 yards.

The big production came from wide receiver Jahan Dotson. He caught nine passes for 123 yards and a touchdown to lead all receivers. Parker Washington recorded two touchdowns on the day as well, totaling eight catches for 70 yards on the day.

Although this Penn State team has struggled, they undoubtedly have a bunch of weapons that Nebraska football will have to watch out for. In that respect, they are similar to Nebraska. Nebraska showed some life offensively once McCaffrey came into the game,  against Northwestern but by then it was too late. It will be interesting to see if Nebraska football can bounce back in what is a crucial game for them.

Three straight losses to start the season could be detrimental to the Nebraska football program. They already lost the game they should have had against Northwestern. Now, they face an uphill battle as they look to right the ship. A struggling Penn State team may be the team to do it against. It’s not too often that Penn State has these types of struggles.

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Nebraska football has had trouble capitalizing on opportunities. Hopefully, they can take advantage of this one.

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