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Penn State, Nittany Lion and Minnesota

CBSSports.com · 4h

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 Live · 3h

Penn State-Minnesota: Tyler Warren, 4th-down conversions lead Nittany Lions to 26-25 win

MINNEAPOLIS — Penn State survived at Minnesota, overcoming mistakes and converting several fourth-down tries on its final drive to secure a 26-25 win. The Nittany Lions (10-1 overall, 7-1 Big Ten) continue to be in the thick of the College Football Playoff hunt with a good chance of securing a first-round home game at Beaver Stadium.

Yahoo! Sports · 1d

Penn State vs. Minnesota final score predictions from Nittany Lions Wire

Can Penn State avoid the upset and return home knowing it is one win away from locking up a spot in the College Football Playoff, and likely staying home for the first round? Here are our staff predictions for this weekend’s matchup between Penn State and Minnesota.

Penn State Turns 4th Down Into a Huge Win Over Minnesota

Sports Illustrated · 20m

Penn State Turns Fourth Down Into a Huge Win Over Minnesota

The Nittany Lions convert three fourth-down plays, one on a fake punt, to seal a 26-25 win over the Golden Gophers.

Morning Call PA · 3h

Big Ten football: Penn State finds a way to beat Minnesota 26-25

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.

CBS News · 16h

No. 4 Penn State stays on playoff track with narrow 26-25 win over Minnesota

With Penn State's Riley Thompson punting from the back of the end zone, Derik LeCaptain deflected the ball that died at the Nittany Lions' 21. The Gophers dialed up a double-reverse pass on the next play, with a pitch to Darius Taylor who tossed it to ...

59m

Inside Penn State’s fake punt vs. Minnesota and the walk-on who made it happen

Franklin was right. Minnesota initially had a punt-safe defense out on the field but later switched to a traditional punt ...

7hon MSN

Penn State's Big Ten championship rooting guide: Who Nittany Lions need to win, lose

Penn State rooting guide to make Big Ten championship game. Before the Nittany Lions’ preferred scenario is laid out, it’s ...

2hon MSN

Penn State football comes back, holds on. Was this James Franklin's best coaching job yet?

Grading the Nittany Lions' narrow, comeback win at Minnesota. Did special teams earn a passing grade, after all?

Morning Call PA1h

Penn State notes: Fake punt is worth the wait for special-teamers

MINNEAPOLIS – Penn State’s punt team had been waiting since the dog days of August to use the play that helped seal a ...

51m

Penn State has yet to earn a 'marquee win' in 2024

The Big Ten College Countdown crew breaks down Penn State's narrow victory against Minnesota, questioning how good the ...

2h

Bob Flounders and Johnny McGonigal recap Penn State’s thrilling win over Minnesota

On a day where a lot of things went wrong, Penn State came from behind Saturday to beat Minnesota for a gutsy win on the road ...

Palm Beach Post7d

Penn State vs Purdue football recap, highlights: Boilermakers fall to Nittany Lions 49-10

Devin Mockobee ran for 37 yards on seven carries. The Nittany Lions answered Purdue's field goal with a touchdown. Nicholas ...

7h

Penn State vs. Minnesota score: Live game updates, college football scores, NCAA top 25 highlights

No. 4 Penn State travels to face off against Minnesota in a pivotal Big Ten matchup on Saturday. The Nittany Lions sit on the ...

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