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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 still don’t know after game one

How will Penn State’s punter change impact the Nittany Lions long-term?

After a heated battle throughout camp, Gabe Nwosu replaced veteran Riley Thompson as the Nittany Lions’ starting punter. However, the punting game didn’t get much use, with nine of Penn State’s 11 drives ending in scores.

Can the offense make the most of its red zone opportunities?

Before garbage time, the Lions’ offense visited the red zone six times in their season opener, scoring only three touchdowns and three field goals. This may have worked against Nevada, but against tougher teams, this may be a point of contention for Penn State.

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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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