The gameplan for the Gophers was to control the tempo and try not to throw the ball much. This worked well in the first half, until the middle of the 2nd quarter and everything went downhill from there. Minnesota struck first with a 12 yd pass to Taylor from Brosmer to take a 7-0 lead. Penn State was able to march down the field and add a TD toss of their own to make it 7-7. Minnesota then played some good defense and Walley was able to return the INT for a TD to take a 14-7 lead with 1:45 until half. Then Penn State exploded. On the next kickoff, Penn State took the ball at the 25 yd line. A run up the middle by Singleton went untouched and the score was tied at 14. Minnesota then took the ball and threw an INT. This lead to a quick strike by Penn State to make it 21-14. Minnesota still had some time and moved the ball down the field only to throw a pick 6 that went for 79 yards. Halftime score was 28-14 Penn State. The second half started with Penn State receiving the ball and moving down the field to score on a 20 yd pass play. Minnesota then marched down the field and had to settle for a 35 yd FG. This made it 35-17. Penn State would then go down the field and score on another 10 yd pass play to go up 42-17 with 59 seconds left in the 3rd. Minnesota then took control of the ball and moved down the field and scored on a 4 yd run by Taylor. The 2 pt conversion failed and that was the end of the scoring.
GG The_Niddler. Enjoyed playing!
HB Nicholas Singleton get the player of the game trophy!
Game Recap: Minnesota vs. Penn State at Beaver Stadium
In a spirited showdown at Beaver Stadium, the Penn State Nittany Lions emerged victorious over the Minnesota Golden Gophers, claiming the Governor's Victory Bell with a final score of 42-23.
This rivalry, which began in 1993 when Penn State joined the Big Ten, saw the Nittany Lions improve their series lead to 11-6, having now won three consecutive games against the Gophers.
1st Quarter
Minnesota gets the ball to open the game and is held to a 3 and out on their first drive.
Penn State's opening drive quickly turned sour as they are on the Minnesota 29 yard line and quarterback Drew Allar threw an interception, giving Minnesota a chance to strike first.
The Golden Gophers capitalized on this opportunity, scoring on a 12-yard pass from QB Max Brosmer with :11 left in the quarter.
Minnesota takes a 7-0 lead at the end of 1.
2nd Quarter
Penn State responded fiercely in the second quarter, showcasing their offensive depth and resilience.
The Nittany Lions erupted for 28 points while their defense limited Minnesota to just 7.
Drew Allar connected with running back Nicholas Singleton for a 9-yard touchdown, igniting a scoring spree. However, Minnesota's Justin Walley turned the tide momentarily with a 65-yard pick-six, putting the Gophers back on the board.
Undeterred, Penn State quickly regrouped, with Singleton showcasing his speed and agility by racing 75 yards for a touchdown on their first play of the next drive.
Allar continued to find his rhythm, connecting with tight end Luke Reynolds for a 14-yard touchdown pass.
Just before halftime, A.J. Harris added to the scoring frenzy with a 79-yard pick-six, ending the half.
Penn State leading 28-14 at the half.
3rd Quarter
The Nittany Lions picked up where they left off, scoring again on a 20-yard pass from Allar to tight end Tyler Warren.
Minnesota fought back but could only manage a 35-yard field goal.
Penn State continued to dominate, with Allar throwing a 10-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Omari Evans.
At the end of the third quarter, the scoreboard read Minnesota 17 - Penn State 42.
4th Quarter
In the final quarter, Minnesota managed to find the end zone again with a 4-yard run by running back Darius Taylor, but it wasn’t enough to close the gap as their 2 point conversion is denied.
The game concluded with a 42-23 victory for Penn State.
Post-Game Summary
With this win, Penn State wraps up the season with a commendable 10-2 overall record and an impressive 8-1 in conference play.
They are set to face Iowa in the Big Ten title game, where coach Wildes will lead his squad, finishing their regular season at 11-1 and a perfect 9-0 in conference competition.
Kudos to coach Taruncheel and the Minnesota team for a competitive game, and best of luck next season!
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