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    Penn State football becomes Tight End U.

    Look no further than today’s pivotal game in Minnesota. If the Nittany Lions (9-1, 6-1 Big Ten) want to conquer the reassuring and dangerous Golden Gophers — and maintain their lofty College Football Playoff ranking — they will need to retool much of their offense at the senior tight end to lead. Tyler Warren.

    The do-it-all star is coming off a monster day of catching, running and blocking at Purdue (190 total yards, two touchdowns). He’s a leading candidate for the award given to the nation’s best tight end and most versatile player, and he’s even getting some Heisman Trophy talk.

    But it’s not just Warren who will help carry the Lions on Saturday. Quarterback Drew Allar also has weapons in backup tight ends Khalil Dinkins and Luke Reynolds (combined 13 catches, three touchdowns). Dinkins is a particularly impressive blocker who often frees up space for PSU wideouts and tailbacks Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen.

    “There’s not a school in the country, there’s not a program in the country that’s doing what we’re doing with tight ends right now, and really for the last 10 years,” coach James Franklin said this week. “We recruit the best tight ends in the country. We develop the best tight ends in the country.

    “Tyler Warren had a pretty high (NFL Draft) grade last year, came back and I think it’s been a win-win situation. I think he’ll be the first tight end drafted (in April), and he’ll have a great year has a lot of fun with his teammates, and that’s what you want, right?”

    Warren will be a focal point of Minnesota’s defense today. His 67 receptions, five touchdowns and 81 receiving yards per game are just part of it. He has become an increasingly effective runner as a “wild” quarterback. The former high school QB has also thrown four passes.

    How the Gophers handle him should have a crucial impact on today’s outcome.

    Stay tuned throughout the afternoon and evening for live updates from the Nittany Lions game, along with the latest highlights and analysis.

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    Score updates for Penn State football vs. Minnesota

    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 tightened 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 fortunate pass interference call a few moments earlier, when a pass to Tre Wallace appeared to be out of reach 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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