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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. 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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What we know after the Nittany Lions’ first win

The Penn State defense under Jim Knowles is legit

For anyone wondering if the Nittany Lions defense would look sluggish in game one under their new coordinator, they sure got their answer early. Penn State forced turnovers on each of the Wolfpack’s first two possessions and held them to 203 yards on the afternoon.

Transfer wide receivers live up to the hype

The passing threats that have long eluded the Blue and White have arrived in Happy Valley. Trebor Pena, Kyron Hudson, and Devonte Ross flashed in their Penn State football debuts, combining for 14 catches for 167 yards and one touchdowns.

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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.

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