Clifford's 4 TDs lead No. 7 Penn State over No. 16 Michigan
Sean Clifford threw three touchdown passes and ran for another score to lead No. 7 Penn State to a 28-21 win over No. 16 Michigan on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Michigan Wolverines
21
Penn State Nittany Lions
28
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICH | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
| PSU | 7 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 28 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Michigan State Spartans | L 6-15 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Rutgers Scarlet Knights | W 28-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Indiana Hoosiers | L 6-13 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Penn State Nittany Lions | W 21-18 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Minnesota Golden Gophers | L 14-20 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 8:48 21-28
Shea Patterson 1 Yd Run (Jake Moody Kick)
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Touchdown 13:14 14-28
KJ Hamler 53 Yd pass from Sean Clifford (Jake Pinegar Kick)
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Touchdown 1:05 14-21
Zach Charbonnet 12 Yd Run (Jake Moody Kick)
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Touchdown 2:55 7-21
Zach Charbonnet 12 Yd Run (Jake Moody Kick)
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Touchdown 7:22 0-21
KJ Hamler 25 Yd pass from Sean Clifford (Jake Pinegar Kick)
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Touchdown 14:56 0-14
Sean Clifford 2 Yd Run (Jake Pinegar Kick)
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Touchdown 5:59 0-7
Pat Freiermuth 17 Yd pass from Sean Clifford (Jake Pinegar Kick)
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PSU
6 plays, 1 yard, 2:01 · End of Game
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MICH 2:01
12 plays, 44 yards, 4:53 · Downs
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PSU 6:54
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:54 · Punt
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MICH 8:48
9 plays, 75 yards, 4:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:48 21-28
Shea Patterson 1 Yd Run (Jake Moody Kick)
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PSU 13:14
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:14 14-28
KJ Hamler 53 Yd pass from Sean Clifford (Jake Pinegar Kick)
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MICH 1:05
8 plays, 65 yards, 3:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:05 14-21
Zach Charbonnet 12 Yd Run (Jake Moody Kick)
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PSU 4:15
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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MICH 5:42
6 plays, 40 yards, 2:40 · Punt
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PSU 8:22
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:00 · Punt
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MICH 9:22
6 plays, 24 yards, 3:27 · Punt
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PSU 12:49
4 plays, 12 yards, 2:11 · Punt
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MICH
1 play, -2 yards, 0:12 · End of Half
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PSU 0:12
3 plays, 9 yards, 0:39 · Punt
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MICH 0:51
5 plays, 23 yards, 1:02 · Missed FG
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PSU 1:53
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:02 · Punt
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MICH 2:55
8 plays, 75 yards, 4:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:55 7-21
Zach Charbonnet 12 Yd Run (Jake Moody Kick)
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PSU 7:22
5 plays, 49 yards, 2:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:22 0-21
KJ Hamler 25 Yd pass from Sean Clifford (Jake Pinegar Kick)
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MICH 9:43
5 plays, 14 yards, 2:10 · Interception
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PSU 11:53
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:54 · Punt
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MICH 12:47
3 plays, 0 yards, 2:09 · Punt
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PSU 14:56
6 plays, 64 yards, 1:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:56 0-14
Sean Clifford 2 Yd Run (Jake Pinegar Kick)
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MICH 1:45
11 plays, 50 yards, 4:14 · Downs
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PSU 5:59
5 plays, 66 yards, 2:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:59 0-7
Pat Freiermuth 17 Yd pass from Sean Clifford (Jake Pinegar Kick)
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MICH 8:18
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:37 · Punt
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PSU 9:55
4 plays, 15 yards, 1:47 · Punt
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MICH 11:42
6 plays, 28 yards, 3:18 · Punt
Showing the last 33 of 33 events.
Team Stats
MICH
PSU
26
1st Downs
14
7-17
3rd down efficiency
4-13
2-4
4th down efficiency
0-0
417
Total Yards
283
276
Passing
182
24/41
Comp/Att
14/25
6.7
Yards per pass
7.3
141
Rushing
101
41
Rushing Attempts
29
3.4
Yards per rush
3.5
8-48
Penalties
5-58
1
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
37:45
Possession
22:15
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