In the opening game of the season between #2 Penn State and Nevada, although the outcome was never in doubt, the gambling scene was full of tension by the end. As the game concluded, both Penn State and Under bettors were left disappointed from a painful last-minute surprise.

Initially, Penn State was favored by 42.5 to 44 points over the Wolf Pack, while the total oscillated between 54.5 and 56.5 throughout the week. For a substantial part of the match, it appeared the Nittany Lions were heading towards a simple victory with the Under staying intact. However, in the dying minutes, the Wolf Pack made a surprising push as they scored their first touchdown against the reserves.

Down 46-3, Nevada, at first seeming content to let the clock run down, instead opted for a timeout during a fourth-and-6 situation in Penn State’s territory. They successfully converted that to keep their hopes alive. A defensive pass interference allowed them goal-to-go, and with just 30 seconds remaining on the clock, they scored a touchdown; this moment broke their losing streak at the spread of 42.5.

Touchdown Marcus Bellon! Nevada Football is in the end zone and the 2-point conversion is good. [NFL Tweet Link] — CBS Sports College Football 🏈 (@CBSSportsCFB) August 30, 2025

Even though the spread implications were already settled, the final score still depended on the conversion attempts and bettors’ previous preferences. Nevada opted for a two-point conversion, which they executed successfully, thus resulting in a final score of 46-11, affecting the total betting at multiple endpoints.

This game served as a potent reminder that every point counts in college football betting, leaving those who backed Penn State and the Under on the sobering end of the stakes.