How to watch Penn State vs Nevada Game, Time, TV Channel, Odds

 What channel is Penn State vs. Nevada on today? Time, TV schedule to watch Nittany Lions- Wolf pack Week 1 game, tickets, Odds. 

No. 2 Penn State kicks off the 2025 season at Beaver Stadium, hosting Nevada in a nationally televised opener. James Franklin, now in his 12th season leading the Nittany Lions, returns after guiding the program to a school-record 13 wins and a College Football Playoff semifinal appearance in 2024.

Expectations are sky-high in Happy Valley as Penn State begins another push toward the CFP. Saturday’s matchup provides a chance to fine-tune depth and establish rhythm before the challenges of Big Ten play arrive.

Nevada, led by second-year head coach Jeff Choate, looks to improve after a difficult 3–10 debut season. The Wolf Pack enter with little pressure but face a daunting task against one of the deepest and most balanced rosters in college football.

Hype Piece 

Penn State football is back — and the Nittany Lions open 2025 with a top-5 ranking and championship expectations. At 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+, James Franklin’s squad takes the field at Beaver Stadium against Nevada.

Franklin, entering his 12th season, has the Lions rolling after a 13-win campaign that ended in the College Football Playoff semifinals. With elite talent on both sides of the ball, this team is built to make another deep run.

Nevada comes in under second-year coach Jeff Choate, still rebuilding after a 3–10 season. The Wolf Pack won’t have much to lose in Happy Valley — but they’ll be facing one of the toughest atmospheres and most talented teams in the nation. 

When is the Penn state vs Nevada game Today? 

Game Day: Saturday, Aug. 30

What time is the Nevada vs Penn State game start Today? 

kickoff 3:30 p.m. ET

12:30 p.m. PT
1:30 p.m. MT
2:30 p.m. CT
3:30 p.m. ET

Where is the Penn State vs. Nevada game be played Today? 

Location: University Park, Pennsylvania

Venue: West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium

What channel is the Penn State vs. Nevada game on Today? 

TV Channel: CBS

Where to stream Penn State vs. Nevada game on Today? 

You can stream live Nevada vs Penn State game on Paramount+, also tune-in Fubo TV.

Penn State vs. Nevada Odds and Betting Lines 

Spread favorite: Penn State (-44.5)

Total: 57.5 points

Penn State vs. Nevada Predictions, betting splits, picks. 

Pick ATS: Nevada (+44.5)

Pick OU: Under (57.5)

Prediction: Penn State 46, Nevada 5

Penn State betting splits

Penn State beat the spread eight times in 16 games last year.
Penn State covered every time (1-0) as a 44.5-point or higher favorite last season.
Last season, seven of Penn State's 16 games hit the over.

Nevada betting splits

Nevada had six wins in 13 games against the spread last year.
There were six Nevada games (out of 13) that hit the over last year.

Where to Buy tickets for Boise State vs. South Florida, TV streaming 

Game date: Saturday, August 30, 2025

Time: 3:30 p.m. ET

TV Channel: CBS

Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Venue: Venue: West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium

Tickets: Ticketmaster, StubHub, and Vivid Seats 

Penn State vs Nevada, Stats Comparison, records, picks

Team Records & Recent Performance

Penn State

• Completed the 2024 season at 13–3, reaching the College Football Playoff semifinals (a narrow loss to Notre Dame) 

• Offensively led by QB Drew Allar (3,327 yards, 24 TDs), and 1,000-yard rushers Nick Singleton (12 TDs) and Kaytron Allen (8 TDs) 

• Defensively, Penn State ranked 8th nationally in scoring (16.3 ppg allowed) and 7th in total defense .

• Head coach James Franklin is in his 12th season, holding a 101–42 record .

Nevada

• Finished 3–10 in 2024, with six losses by one score—highlighting competitive potential despite the record 

• New head coach Jeff Choate is entering Year 2, aiming for “launch,” not a rebuild .

• QBs: Chubba Purdy is poised to take charge in 2025 The defense is largely rebuilt, with fresh faces in key positions .

• The 2025 schedule looks more manageable, with Nevada aiming for 6–9 wins and a possible bowl appearance .

Common Opponents in 2024

Nevada lost to Minnesota (27–0), Boise State (28–21), and SMU (29–24), while Penn State beat all three: Minnesota (26–25), SMU (38–10), and Boise State (31–14).

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