![]() ![]() Penn State scored on its third consecutive drive, once again on a touchdown grab by a tight end. Jake Pinegar knocked a 41-yard field goal through the uprights to tie the game up just over a minute into the second quarter.Ī 22-yard catch and run by Singleton set up a 38-yard touchdown pass from Clifford to Tyler Warren with 9:05 left in the second quarter to give the Lions a 10-3 lead. Penn State's defense, helped by another false start penalty, pushed Minnesota back 3 yards, forcing the 35-yard field goal. The Golden Gophers got on the board first with a field goal on a drive started by a 37-yard interception return to the Nittany Lions' 14-yard line. The Penn State White Out crowd made itself known on Minnesota's first possession, forcing the Golden Gophers to committ two false start penalties on the way to a three-and-out. The 2022 Penn State football season is presented by PSECU. The Nittany Lions racked up touchdowns on each of their first four drives of the half and finished the game with 479 yards. Ji'Ayir Brown had an interception and seven tackles.īoth sides of the ball excelled after halftime, as Penn State outscored Minnesota, 28-7, in the last two quarters. ![]() The Penn State White Out crowd made its mark on the game, as the Golden Gophers were called for five false start penalties before the break.Ĭurtis Jacobs recorded a career-high 14 tackles (7 solo), including two for a loss. The Gophers entered the game leading FBS in third down conversion percentage (66.2%). The Nittany Lion defense stifled the Golden Gophers in the first half, forcing Minnesota to an 0-for-6 start on third downs and 2-for-13 overall on the game. Wide receiver Parker Washington recorded seven catches for 70 yards and a touchdown, and tight end Theo Johnson collected 75 yards and a touchdown on five catches. Sean Clifford threw for 295 yards and four touchdowns, while Nicholas Singleton led the rushing attack with 79 yards and two touchdowns on 13 carries, and Kaytron Allen notched 77 yards. 16/16 Penn State football team (6-1, 3-1 Big Ten) defeated Minnesota (4-3, 1-3 Big Ten), 45-17, Saturday night in front of a raucous Penn State White Out crowd of 109,813 fans. ![]()
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