Clifford leads Penn State past Michigan State 39-24
— Sean Clifford completed 17 of 27 passes for 232 yards and two touchdowns to lead Penn State to a 39-24 win over Michigan State on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Michigan State Spartans
24
Penn State Nittany Lions
39
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSU | 0 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 24 |
| PSU | 3 | 7 | 15 | 14 | 39 |
Beaver Stadium
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 10/3/26 | @ Wisconsin Badgers | L 3-31 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 11:24 24-39
Jahan Dotson 81 Yd Punt Return (Jake Pinegar Kick)
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Touchdown 12:18 24-32
Parker Washington 49 Yd pass from Sean Clifford (Jake Pinegar Kick)
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Touchdown 0:02 24-25
Will Levis 1 Yd Run (Jake Pinegar Kick)
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Field Goal 1:59 24-18
Matt Coghlin 23 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:07 21-18
Parker Washington 8 Yd pass from Sean Clifford (Sean Clifford Pass to Jahan Dotson for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 1:26 21-10
Jalen Nailor 7 Yd pass from Payton Thorne (Matt Coghlin Kick)
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Touchdown 6:24 14-10
Tre'Von Morgan 26 Yd pass from Payton Thorne (Matt Coghlin Kick)
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Touchdown 10:00 7-10
Sean Clifford 31 Yd Run (Jake Pinegar Kick)
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Touchdown 13:50 7-3
Jalen Nailor 45 Yd pass from Payton Thorne (Matt Coghlin Kick)
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Field Goal 6:06 0-3
Jake Pinegar 24 Yd Field Goal
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PSU
2 plays, 1 yard, 1:10 · End of Game
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MSU 1:10
10 plays, 66 yards, 1:26 · Downs
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PSU 2:36
9 plays, 34 yards, 3:38 · Downs
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MSU 6:14
5 plays, 3 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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PSU 7:57
3 plays, 2 yards, 2:25 · Punt
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MSU 10:22
3 plays, -15 yards, 0:55 · Punt
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MSU 11:24
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:54 · Punt Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:24 24-39
Jahan Dotson 81 Yd Punt Return (Jake Pinegar Kick)
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PSU 12:18
3 plays, 62 yards, 1:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:18 24-32
Parker Washington 49 Yd pass from Sean Clifford (Jake Pinegar Kick)
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MSU 13:32
3 plays, -10 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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PSU 0:02
5 plays, 69 yards, 1:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:02 24-25
Will Levis 1 Yd Run (Jake Pinegar Kick)
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MSU 1:59
12 plays, 51 yards, 5:44 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:59 24-18
Matt Coghlin 23 Yd Field Goal
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PSU 7:43
3 plays, -1 yard, 0:54 · Punt
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MSU 8:37
5 plays, 23 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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PSU 10:07
11 plays, 75 yards, 4:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:07 21-18
Parker Washington 8 Yd pass from Sean Clifford (Sean Clifford Pass to Jahan Dotson for Two-Point Conversion)
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MSU
1 play, -2 yards, 0:28 · End of Half
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PSU 0:28
3 plays, 6 yards, 0:53 · Punt
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MSU 1:26
7 plays, 87 yards, 1:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:26 21-10
Jalen Nailor 7 Yd pass from Payton Thorne (Matt Coghlin Kick)
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PSU 3:23
6 plays, 30 yards, 2:59 · Punt
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MSU 6:24
7 plays, 70 yards, 3:36 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:24 14-10
Tre'Von Morgan 26 Yd pass from Payton Thorne (Matt Coghlin Kick)
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PSU 10:00
8 plays, 61 yards, 3:44 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:00 7-10
Sean Clifford 31 Yd Run (Jake Pinegar Kick)
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MSU 13:50
3 plays, 60 yards, 0:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:50 7-3
Jalen Nailor 45 Yd pass from Payton Thorne (Matt Coghlin Kick)
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PSU 14:49
6 plays, 3 yards, 4:06 · Punt
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MSU 3:55
5 plays, 20 yards, 2:11 · Punt
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PSU 6:06
12 plays, 65 yards, 5:18 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:06 0-3
Jake Pinegar 24 Yd Field Goal
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MSU 11:24
3 plays, -4 yards, 2:13 · Punt
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MSU 13:37
4 plays, 21 yards, 1:23 · Interception
Showing the last 36 of 36 events.
Team Stats
MSU
PSU
21
1st Downs
21
2-12
3rd down efficiency
4-12
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-1
394
Total Yards
405
325
Passing
286
22/39
Comp/Att
20/30
8.3
Yards per pass
9.5
69
Rushing
119
31
Rushing Attempts
40
2.2
Yards per rush
3.0
8-62
Penalties
5-45
1
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
0
26:36
Possession
33:24
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