Penn State beats Michigan State to reach Big Ten title game
Trace McSorley completed 17 of 23 passes for 376 yards and four touchdowns and No. 7 Penn State beat Michigan State 45-12 to win the Big Ten East on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Michigan State Spartans
12
Penn State Nittany Lions
45
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSU | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| PSU | 0 | 10 | 21 | 14 | 45 |
Beaver Stadium · 97,418 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14/26 | vs Washington Huskies | L 14-21 | NCAAF |
| 11/7/26 | @ Michigan Wolverines | W 15-6 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ UCLA Bruins | L 10-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Northwestern Wildcats | L 21-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Illinois Fighting Illini | L 37-38 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:40 12-45
Andre Robinson 40 Yd pass from Trace McSorley (Tyler Davis Kick)
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Touchdown 6:33 12-38
Andre Robinson 14 Yd Run (Tyler Davis Kick)
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Touchdown 2:05 12-31
Chris Godwin 59 Yd pass from Trace McSorley (Tyler Davis Kick)
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Touchdown 7:03 12-24
Mike Gesicki 45 Yd pass from Trace McSorley (Tyler Davis Kick)
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Touchdown 11:02 12-17
Chris Godwin 34 Yd pass from Trace McSorley (Tyler Davis Kick)
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Field Goal 0:10 12-10
Michael Geiger 21 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:14 9-10
Saquon Barkley 1 Yd Run (Tyler Davis Kick)
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Field Goal 7:17 9-3
Michael Geiger 33 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:11 6-3
Tyler Davis 35 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:44 6-0
Michael Geiger 36 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:13 3-0
Michael Geiger 28 Yd Field Goal
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PSU
5 plays, 19 yards, 2:17 · End of Game
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MSU 2:17
4 plays, 4 yards, 1:23 · Downs
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PSU 3:40
4 plays, 83 yards, 0:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:40 12-45
Andre Robinson 40 Yd pass from Trace McSorley (Tyler Davis Kick)
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MSU 4:26
6 plays, 15 yards, 2:07 · Punt
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PSU 6:33
4 plays, 42 yards, 1:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:33 12-38
Andre Robinson 14 Yd Run (Tyler Davis Kick)
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MSU 8:22
6 plays, 11 yards, 0:57 · Downs
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PSU 9:19
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:34 · Punt
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MSU 10:53
7 plays, 40 yards, 2:51 · Punt
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PSU 13:44
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:09 · Punt
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MSU 14:53
3 plays, -10 yards, 2:12 · Punt
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PSU 2:05
2 plays, 62 yards, 0:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:05 12-31
Chris Godwin 59 Yd pass from Trace McSorley (Tyler Davis Kick)
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MSU 2:54
8 plays, 37 yards, 4:09 · Fumble
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PSU 7:03
5 plays, 69 yards, 1:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:03 12-24
Mike Gesicki 45 Yd pass from Trace McSorley (Tyler Davis Kick)
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MSU 8:54
5 plays, 9 yards, 2:08 · Punt
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PSU 11:02
5 plays, 52 yards, 2:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:02 12-17
Chris Godwin 34 Yd pass from Trace McSorley (Tyler Davis Kick)
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MSU 13:45
3 plays, -9 yards, 1:15 · Punt
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PSU
1 play, -2 yards, 0:10 · End of Half
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MSU 0:10
14 plays, 72 yards, 2:04 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:10 12-10
Michael Geiger 21 Yd Field Goal
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PSU 2:14
10 plays, 78 yards, 5:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:14 9-10
Saquon Barkley 1 Yd Run (Tyler Davis Kick)
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MSU 7:17
13 plays, 59 yards, 5:54 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:17 9-3
Michael Geiger 33 Yd Field Goal
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PSU 13:11
10 plays, 60 yards, 4:33 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:11 6-3
Tyler Davis 35 Yd Field Goal
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MSU 2:44
11 plays, 49 yards, 4:19 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:44 6-0
Michael Geiger 36 Yd Field Goal
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PSU 7:03
3 plays, -11 yards, 1:10 · Punt
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MSU 8:13
12 plays, 76 yards, 4:33 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:13 3-0
Michael Geiger 28 Yd Field Goal
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PSU 12:46
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:14 · Punt
Showing the last 36 of 36 events.
Team Stats
MSU
PSU
26
1st Downs
18
9-20
3rd down efficiency
4-10
0-2
4th down efficiency
0-0
343
Total Yards
463
234
Passing
386
25/46
Comp/Att
18/24
5.1
Yards per pass
16.1
109
Rushing
77
42
Rushing Attempts
33
2.6
Yards per rush
2.3
4-23
Penalties
1-15
1
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
34:24
Possession
25:36
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