Clifford throws 4 TDs, No. 11 Penn State tops Michigan St
— This is what Sean Clifford came back for. The atmosphere, the camaraderie and most importantly, the wins.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Michigan State Spartans
16
Penn State Nittany Lions
35
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSU | 0 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 16 |
| PSU | 7 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 35 |
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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 3:56 16-35
KeAndre Lambert-Smith 35 Yd pass from Sean Clifford (Jake Pinegar Kick)
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Touchdown 4:31 16-28
Nicholas Singleton 12 Yd pass from Sean Clifford (Jake Pinegar Kick)
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Touchdown 10:52 16-21
Payton Thorne 2 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 1:37 10-21
Maliq Carr 9 Yd pass from Payton Thorne (Stephen Rusnak Kick)
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Touchdown 5:42 3-21
Tyler Warren 14 Yd pass from Sean Clifford (Jake Pinegar Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 3-14
Jack Stone 51 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:22 0-14
Theo Johnson 48 Yd pass from KeAndre Lambert-Smith (Jake Pinegar Kick)
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Touchdown 0:40 0-7
Theo Johnson 11 Yd pass from Sean Clifford (Jake Pinegar Kick)
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PSU
3 plays, 13 yards, 2:07 · End of Game
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MSU 2:07
3 plays, -12 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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PSU 3:56
1 play, 35 yards, 0:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:56 16-35
KeAndre Lambert-Smith 35 Yd pass from Sean Clifford (Jake Pinegar Kick)
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MSU 4:04
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:27 · Interception
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PSU 4:31
11 plays, 75 yards, 6:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:31 16-28
Nicholas Singleton 12 Yd pass from Sean Clifford (Jake Pinegar Kick)
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MSU 10:52
11 plays, 70 yards, 3:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:52 16-21
Payton Thorne 2 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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PSU 14:48
4 plays, 5 yards, 1:49 · Punt
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MSU 1:37
10 plays, 75 yards, 4:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:37 10-21
Maliq Carr 9 Yd pass from Payton Thorne (Stephen Rusnak Kick)
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PSU 5:42
2 plays, 17 yards, 0:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:42 3-21
Tyler Warren 14 Yd pass from Sean Clifford (Jake Pinegar Kick)
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PSU 6:27
6 plays, 19 yards, 3:15 · Punt
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MSU 9:42
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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PSU 11:11
6 plays, 6 yards, 3:49 · Punt
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MSU
11 plays, 46 yards, 1:27 · Field Goal
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PSU 1:27
13 plays, 56 yards, 5:29 · Missed FG
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MSU 6:56
11 plays, 42 yards, 4:26 · Downs
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PSU 11:22
5 plays, 80 yards, 2:08 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 3-14
Jack Stone 51 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:22 0-14
Theo Johnson 48 Yd pass from KeAndre Lambert-Smith (Jake Pinegar Kick)
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MSU 13:30
5 plays, 16 yards, 2:10 · Punt
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PSU 0:40
11 plays, 90 yards, 4:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:40 0-7
Theo Johnson 11 Yd pass from Sean Clifford (Jake Pinegar Kick)
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MSU 5:31
5 plays, 13 yards, 2:27 · Punt
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PSU 7:58
6 plays, 20 yards, 2:16 · Punt
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MSU 10:14
5 plays, 4 yards, 2:28 · Punt
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PSU 12:42
4 plays, 4 yards, 1:04 · Missed FG
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MSU 13:46
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:08 · Fumble
Showing the last 31 of 31 events.
Team Stats
MSU
PSU
19
1st Downs
24
4-14
3rd down efficiency
8-16
2-3
4th down efficiency
2-2
254
Total Yards
410
229
Passing
250
24/44
Comp/Att
20/25
5.2
Yards per pass
10.0
25
Rushing
160
25
Rushing Attempts
45
1.0
Yards per rush
3.6
5-40
Penalties
6-46
3
Turnovers
0
2
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
25:58
Possession
34:02
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