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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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Final Stats

Penn State:

  • Total yards – 438
  • Rushing yards – 135
  • Passing yards – 303
  • Average yards per play – 6.2
Individual leaders:
  • Passing – Drew Allar: 22-26, 217 yards, 1 touchdown
  • Rushing – Kaytron Allen: 8 carries, 43 yards, 1 touchdown
  • Receiving – Kyron Hudson: 6 receptions, 89 yards, 1 touchdown
  • Tackles – Amare Campbell: 6 tackles (3 solo); Dani Dennis-Sutton: 5 tackles (4 solo), 2.5 TFL, 1 sack, 2 forced fumbles

Nevada:

  • Total yards – 203
  • Rushing yards – 78
  • Passing yards – 125
  • Average yards per play – 3.9
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