No. 17 Minnesota tops No. 4 PSU 31-26 in matchup of unbeatens
Minnesota's Jordan Howden picked off Sean Clifford in the end zone with 1:01 left, the third interception thrown by Penn State's quarterback, to secure a 31-26 Gophers victory.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Penn State Nittany Lions
26
Minnesota Golden Gophers
31
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSU | 10 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 26 |
| MINN | 14 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 31 |
Huntington Bank Stadium · 51,883 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Washington Huskies | W 28-25 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Purdue Boilermakers | W 31-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Michigan Wolverines | L 18-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs USC Trojans | L 23-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/2/26 | @ Northwestern Wildcats | L 13-34 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:49 26-31
Journey Brown 6 Yd Run (Jake Pinegar Kick)
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Touchdown 14:11 19-31
Seth Green 1 Yd Run (Brock Walker Kick)
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Touchdown 4:05 19-24
Nick Bowers 10 Yd pass from Sean Clifford (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Field Goal 0:00 13-24
Jake Pinegar 21 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:36 10-24
Brock Walker 26 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:18 10-21
Tyler Johnson 38 Yd pass from Tanner Morgan (Brock Walker Kick)
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Field Goal 2:12 10-14
Jake Pinegar 33 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:29 7-14
Chris Autman-Bell 21 Yd pass from Tanner Morgan (Brock Walker Kick)
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Touchdown 10:51 7-7
Journey Brown 45 Yd Run (Jake Pinegar Kick)
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Touchdown 12:06 0-7
Rashod Bateman 66 Yd pass from Tanner Morgan (Brock Walker Kick)
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MINN
2 plays, -2 yards, 1:01 · End of Game
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PSU 1:01
6 plays, 47 yards, 1:39 · Interception
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MINN 2:40
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:09 · Fumble
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PSU 3:49
8 plays, 63 yards, 2:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:49 26-31
Journey Brown 6 Yd Run (Jake Pinegar Kick)
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MINN 6:17
7 plays, 25 yards, 4:21 · Punt
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PSU 10:38
9 plays, 70 yards, 3:33 · Downs
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MINN 14:11
8 plays, 75 yards, 4:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:11 19-31
Seth Green 1 Yd Run (Brock Walker Kick)
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PSU 4:05
9 plays, 50 yards, 3:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:05 19-24
Nick Bowers 10 Yd pass from Sean Clifford (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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MINN 7:43
1 play, 2 yards, 0:13 · Fumble
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PSU 7:56
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:02 · Punt
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MINN 8:58
8 plays, 30 yards, 6:02 · Punt
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PSU
13 plays, 71 yards, 3:36 · End of Half
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MINN 3:36
6 plays, 51 yards, 2:42 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 13-24
Jake Pinegar 21 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:36 10-24
Brock Walker 26 Yd Field Goal
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PSU 6:18
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:00 · Punt
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MINN 7:18
3 plays, 61 yards, 1:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:18 10-21
Tyler Johnson 38 Yd pass from Tanner Morgan (Brock Walker Kick)
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PSU 8:48
10 plays, 69 yards, 3:55 · Interception
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MINN 12:43
8 plays, 27 yards, 4:29 · Punt
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PSU 2:12
7 plays, 64 yards, 2:17 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:12 10-14
Jake Pinegar 33 Yd Field Goal
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MINN 4:29
10 plays, 87 yards, 6:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:29 7-14
Chris Autman-Bell 21 Yd pass from Tanner Morgan (Brock Walker Kick)
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PSU 10:51
4 plays, 69 yards, 1:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:51 7-7
Journey Brown 45 Yd Run (Jake Pinegar Kick)
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MINN 12:06
5 plays, 95 yards, 2:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:06 0-7
Rashod Bateman 66 Yd pass from Tanner Morgan (Brock Walker Kick)
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PSU 14:24
3 plays, 17 yards, 0:36 · Interception
Showing the last 32 of 32 events.
Team Stats
PSU
MINN
25
1st Downs
20
8-16
3rd down efficiency
4-10
1-2
4th down efficiency
1-1
518
Total Yards
460
340
Passing
339
23/44
Comp/Att
18/20
7.7
Yards per pass
17.0
178
Rushing
121
29
Rushing Attempts
40
6.1
Yards per rush
3.0
4-45
Penalties
5-40
3
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
3
Interceptions thrown
0
24:59
Possession
35:01
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