Fake punt seals Penn State’s 26-25 win over Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS – Fourth-ranked Penn State survived a scare from double-digit underdog Minnesota and moved closer to a College Football Playoff berth with a 26-25 victory Saturday. The Nittany Lions (7-1, 10-1) overcame two blocked kicks to subdue the Golden Gophers (4-4, 6-5) at Huntington Bank Stadium.
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Penn State vs. Minnesota score, takeaways: Fake punt, gutsy fourth-down calls save Nittany Lions from upset
No. 4 Penn State survived a major upset attempt by Minnesota, 26-25, to stay alive in the College Football Playoff race. On the game's final drive, Penn State coach James Franklin made gutsy fourth-down calls to allow the Nittany Lions to run out the clock and escape with a win.
Penn State is being outgained 99-35 in total yards after a little more than a quarter. The Nittany Lions suffered a ...
MINNEAPOLIS – Penn State fans, greetings from Huntington Stadium. James Franklin’s No. 4 Nittany Lions are warming up ahead ...
The Nittany Lions converted on three fourth downs while protecting a one-point lead to keep the Gophers from getting the ball back.
However, the Gophers offense was shut down by Penn State's defense in a three-and-out and the Nittany Lions carried that ...
Devin Mockobee ran for 37 yards on seven carries. The Nittany Lions answered Purdue's field goal with a touchdown.
James Franklin and Penn State entered Week 13 in a prime position to reach the College Football Playoff. Now, the Nittany ...
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