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    Instant recap of Penn State football’s Big Ten survival in Minnesota

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    Penn State Football showed once again why it makes the case for being Tight End U.

    On to the final drive of Saturday’s crucial game in Minnesota.

    Until the final play of this nail-biting 26-25 victory at Huntington Bank Stadium, when so much had gone wrong for the Nittany Lions (10-1, 7-1 Big Ten).

    It was all-star tight end Tyler Warren who stood out with another dominant receiving effort with eight catches for 91 yards. It was backup Khalil Dinkins with another day of impressive blocking at the rim.

    And it was third-string Luke Reynolds who played perhaps the biggest play of the day. The former five-star recruit was the one who made the direct play on a fake punt, rumbling 32 yards from the left side for the critical first down as his team desperately tried to run out the clock on that final drive, leading by just one lead. point.

    The final play of the game?

    Yet another fourth down-and-1 conversion. Drew Allar rolled to his right and threw to his left to Warren.

    All that overcame some devastating special teams blunders early and a largely stagnant game until Nick Singleton found another tackle late.

    Penn State now remains in the hunt for an outside opportunity in the Big Ten Championship Game, with only their Senior Day matchup against Maryland remaining.

    The win also keeps it in the top tier of contention for a College Football Playoff bid, especially when it comes to hosting a first-round game at Beaver Stadium the weekend before Christmas.

    Score updates for Penn State football vs. Minnesota

    Penn State ran out the clock on the Golden Gophers by converting three fourth-down plays, including a fake punt to the tight end on the third string.

    Leave it to all-star Tyler Warren to make the final play of the game and catch a pass on that final fourth-down play to secure the win in Minneapolis.

    Drew Allar was 21 of 28 passing for 244 yards and a touchdown on plenty of gutsy runs.

    The Gophers move the ball well again, with Max Brosmer making big throws on the 11-play drive.

    But once again, the Lions’ defense looms large up close.

    They converted a first-and-goal from the 7 into a short field goal attempt.

    Dragan Kesich makes it from 26 yards out to bring the Gophers within a point.

    The Lions get their second turnover of the day and again convert it into points.

    Penn State can’t get it into the end zone if Drew Allar goes for Tyler Warren instead of Khalil Dinkins breaking open in the end zone.

    Lions continue to extend lead.

    Tyler Warren (three consecutive catches) got the Lions rolling on their second drive of the second half.

    Nick Singleton finished it off.

    The junior tailback drove 15 yards down the right sideline to get PSU into the red zone. He came right back and sliced ​​the Minnesota defense up the middle for the 12-yard touchdown run.

    Lions take their first lead of the game.

    The Gophers moved the ball well coming out of halftime until they reached the edge of the red zone.

    Penn State’s defense became more difficult again. Zane Durant made the key stop behind the line of scrimmage on third down to force the field goal.

    Dragan Kesich grabbed his second of the day, this one from 42 meters, to extend the lead.

    Durant might be PSU’s best defender today. He already has 2.5 tackles for loss.

    Penn State’s special teams are costing them in ways never seen before this season.

    First, the first block on punter Riley Thompson kicked things off this season.

    Then, just after the Lions appeared to have tied the score in the final seconds of the second quarter, the Gophers struck again. This time the Gophers conceded on the extra point.

    Jack Henderson blocked Ryan Barker’s extra point and teammate Ethan Robinson picked up the ball and sprinted onto the court for the two-point conversion.

    What a response to Penn State’s offense.

    It took just 44 seconds to take the field for the tying touchdown just before halftime. Drew Allar was precise and patient in taking what the Gophers defense gave him. His best throw was a seam route pass to Tyler Warren that put the Lions in the red zone.

    They were also helped by a lucky pass interference call a few moments earlier, when a pass to Tre Wallace appeared to be out of bounds and uncatchable. But the flag still flew and the Lions gained 15 yards.

    Allar bulldozed in from four yards out to almost level the score…

    The Gophers had a great final opportunity in the first half thanks to the blocking of Riley Thompson’s kick in the end zone.

    They got the ball on the 21 yard line.

    And they immediately took advantage of it: a double reverse flea flicker. Max Brosmer throws for the wide open touchdown and the lead.

    Dom DeLuca quickly gave Penn State the ball back with an interception and a 29-yard return.

    However, Penn State’s offense couldn’t do anything from there, with a sack of Drew Allar and an incompletion on third down.

    Ryan Barker saved the drive by scoring the 45-yard field goal to tie it.

    DeLuca’s INT was the first Max Brosmer interception since September – on 207 consecutive passes.

    Penn State’s offense finally got going with a 19-yard sideline pass to Tyler Warren.

    But after a few Nick Singleton runs, the Lions really hit big. Drew Allar found forgotten wideout Omari Evans sprinting open through high school in Minnesota.

    Whatever happened to the Golden Gophers’ secondary?

    Max Brosmer hit a key 23-yard pass play on third down to put Minnesota within field goal range. The Lions defense stiffened from there to force the long field goal attempt.

    Kicker Dragan Kesich came through with the 48-year-old, slotting him just inside the left upright.

    Penn State is outgained 99-35 in total yards after just over a quarter.

    The Nittany Lions suffered a major loss just two plays into the game.

    Starting right tackle Anthony Donkoh left the game and was wheeled to the locker room after appearing to injure his right knee while blocking a PSU pass play.

    The Lions will go with junior transfer Nolan Rucci in his place.

    The Golden Gophers’ offense, led by transfer quarterback Max Brosmer, looked sharp to start.

    Actually, the Gophers probably ran the ball better than expected on their first drive – gaining 45 yards on five carries against Penn State’s top five rushing defense.

    Marcus Major ripped open the middle to end the nine-play drive and went 20 yards into the end zone.

    A very difficult start on the road for the Lions.

    Penn State football vs. Minnesota time today

    • Date: Saturday November 23
    • Time: 3:30 PM ET
    • Location: Huntington Bank Stadium (50,805)

    What channel is Penn State Football vs. Minnesota to see today?

    Penn State vs. Minnesota airs nationally on CBS. Brad Nessler and Gary Danielson will call the match from the booth at Huntington Bank Stadium, with Jenny Dell reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include Paramount+ and FUBO, which are offering free trials to new subscribers.

    Penn State Football vs. Minnesota

    • Series record: Penn State leads, 10-6
    • Penn State’s last win: 2022 (45-17)
    • Minnesota’s last win: 2019 (31-26)

    Bets on Penn State Football vs. Minnesota

    Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Thursday, November 21

    • Spread: Penn State -11.5
    • Top/bottom: 45.5
    • Moneyline: PennState-450 | Minnesota +340

    Penn state football at minnesota weather forecast

    Cloudy skies but dry in Minneapolis, with temperatures hovering in the mid to upper 30s throughout the game. Light winds from 5 to 10 km/hour.

    Penn State football 2024 schedule

    August 31 in West Virginia, W, 34-12September 7 BOWLING GREEN, W, 34-27September 14 OutSeptember 21 KENT STATE, W, 56-0 September 28 ILLINOIS, W, 21-7October 5 UCLA, W, 27-11October 12 at USC, W, 33-30 (OT)October 19 OUTOctober 26 in Wisconsin, W, 28-13November 2 STATE OF OHIO, L, 13-20November 9 WASHINGTON, W, 35-6November 16 in Purdue, W, 49-10November 23 near MinnesotaNovember 30 MARYLANDDecember 7 Big Ten Championship (Indianapolis)

    Minnesota football 2024 schedule

    August 29 NORTH CAROLINA, L, 17-19September 7 RHODE ISLAND, W, 48-0September 14 NEVADA, W, 27-0September 21 IOWA, L, 14-31September 28 in Michigan, L, 24-27October 5 USC, W, 24-17October 12 at UCLA, W, 21-17October 19 OUTOctober 26 MARYLAND, W, 48-23November 2 in Illinois, W, 25-17November 9 at Rutgers, L, 19-26November 16 OUT November 23 PENN STATE, 3:30 p.mNovember 30 in Wisconsin, noon

    Pregaming

    Frank Bodani covers Penn State football for the York Daily Record and USA Today Network. Contact him at [email protected] and follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, @YDRPennState.

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