Men's College Basketball · Matchup Preview

Penn State Nittany Lions vs Nebraska Cornhuskers

Preview · updated September 17, 2026 · 2025–26 season

Penn State Nittany Lions

Nittany Lions

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— home · — away

3rd in big10

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Nebraska Cornhuskers

Cornhuskers

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— home · — away

14th in big10

Head coach —

Storylines

Revenge angle — NEB won the last meeting by 3; PSU wants an answer.
Series edge — NEB owns the recent series 16-4.

Stakes3rd in big10

Players to watch

PSU

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NEB

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Team comparison · per game

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Series & head-to-head

Series (ESPN era)NEB leads series 16-4 (since 2006-07)

Last meetingNov 28, 2025: NEB 3 — PSU 0 (W: NEB)

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