Gophers suffer excruciating 26-25 loss to No. 4 Penn State
The Gophers fell to 6-5, 4-4 Big Ten, while Penn State (10-1, 7-1) stayed alive for a good spot in the expanded College Football Playoff race. Gophers quarterback Max Brosmer had not turned the ball over since September, but he threw his first interception in 206 attempts in the first half. It led to a Penn State field goal.
5 things that stood out from Gophers' narrow loss to No. 4 Penn State
The Gophers football team put up a valiant effort and had a chance to win the game in the final minutes, but ultimately it couldn't pull off the upset, falling 26-25 to No. 4 Penn State Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
Former Mid-Penn standout dominant for Minnesota in narrow loss to Penn State on Saturday
MINNEAPOLIS -- No. 4 Penn State had its hands full in a 26-25 victory over the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Saturday in Minneapolis. The Nittany Lions’ offensive line had few answers when it came to blocking redshirt sophomore Anthony Smith, who starred at Shippensburg High School.
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Huntington Bank Stadium TV: CBS Radio: KFXN-FM, 100.3 Weather: 36 degrees, cloudy, 4 mph east wind Betting spread: Penn State, minus-11.5
Gophers' upset bid falls short against No. 4 Penn State
The Minnesota football team gave No. 4 Penn State all it could handle, but a few costly turnovers helped the Nittany Lions squeak by 26-25 Saturday afternoon at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
Gophers fall short of upset, lose to No. 4 Penn State 26-25
However, the Gophers offense was shut down by Penn State's defense in a three-and-out and the Nittany Lions carried that momentum on offense, going five plays for 57 yards before Nicholas Singleton rushed for a 12-yard touchdown to give Penn State their first lead of the night, 23-22.
P.J. Fleck reacts after Gophers lose to Penn State, 26-25
Gophers football coach P.J. Fleck spoke with reporters after Saturday's 26-25 loss to Penn State on Senior Day at Huntington Bank Stadium. Minnesota drops to 6-5 with the loss.
Returned two-point conversion gives Gophers halftime lead against No. 4 Penn State
Minnesota is giving No. 4 Penn State all it can handle at Huntington Bank Stadium. A returned blocked extra point from cornerback Ethan Robinson gave the Gophers two pivotal points and a 19-16 lead before the half.
Upset Watch: Gophers lead No. 4 Penn State at halftime, 19-16
The penalty helped the Nittany Lions move the ball into Minnesota's territory and ultimately scored via an Allar four-yard touchdown run. However, the Gophers came through with another block, this time on the extra point, and returned it all the way back for two points to give them a 19-16 lead before the half.
Gophers with a 26-25 loss to #4 Penn State
Penn State beats Minnesota 26-25 in a wild and competitive game. Tyler Warren was a critical offense weapon for the Nittany Lions with 8 catches for 102 yards. The #4 team in the country came from behind to secure a win and keep their hopes alive for a College Football Playoff invitation.
Final Takeaways From Penn State's Win at Minnesota
The Nittany Lions essentially booked their spot in the College Football Playoff with a one-point win over the Gophers.
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