Having said that, I think Nebraska vs. Penn State is going to be a tough one for the Huskers, for at least the first half. I think Nebraska will pull away from Penn State by mid-3rd early 4th quarter, and that isn’t meant to be a put-down to PSU; they’ve been doing a phenomenal job this year under the circumstances they’ve faced. Overall, though, they’re up against several key disadvantages:
1.) They haven’t faced a running game like Nebraska’s yet, or an offense that goes as quickly or has as many ways to hurt you as Nebraska’s does.
2.) The Blackshirts are definitely a disappointment this year, but stopping quarterbacks like McGloin is something Bo Pelini’s squads tend to be pretty good at.
3.) Home field advantage in Lincoln is significant.
4.) Lack of depth.

PSU is tough, and talented, but they don’t have the depth this year to pull of a win in Lincoln, barring Nebraska beating themselves and handing the game over to them. Knock on wood.

Penn State:
#55 Total yards/game
#37 Passing yards/game
-213/350 @ 60%, with 7 yards per attempt
#87 Rushing yards/game
#63 Points/game

Nebraska:
#17 Total yards/game
#80 Passing yards/game
-157/250 @ 62.8%, with 7.8 yards per attempt
#6 Rushing yards/game
#20 Points.game

Numbers don’t lie.