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Penn State football flashes in season-opening win over Nevada

Penn State football lived up to the preseason hype in its Week 1 win over Nevada on Saturday afternoon.

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August 30, 2025

August 30, 2025. Penn State CB AJ Harris celebrates after recovering a fumble during the Nittany Lions' win over Nevada. © Jake DeLuca / Basic Blues Nation, 2025.

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On Saturday afternoon, the long-awaited return of Penn State football proved fruitful for James Franklin’s second-ranked Nittany Lions. Led by a dominant defense and their star-studded ground game, the Blue and White opened the season with a 46-11 win over Nevada.

What stood out in the Nittany Lions’ first win of 2025?

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Alex joined Basic Blues Nation as Copy Editor for the 2023 Penn State football season. Alex has an extensive background in English and the Literary Arts, and previously served as an Editor for River & South Review. Alex is currently pursuing MFA in Creative Writing.