MINNEAPOLIS — Penn State wanted to end the game on its terms. In the end, that’s why it went for a trio of fourth downs late in its 26-25 win over Minnesota. If the first didn’t work, the second two never would have happened.

Penn State pulled off a vital win over Minnesota Saturday night in Minneapolis, earning a 26-25 win that makes the Nittany Lions 10-1 on the season and 7-1 in the Big Ten. Let’s get right into the analysis — with the good, the bad, and the ugly from PSU’s victory.

Penn State survived its trip to Minnesota, overcoming mistakes and converting several fourth-down tries on its final drive to secure a 26-25 win. The Nittany Lions (10-1 overall, 7-1 Big Ten) continue to be in the thick of the College Football Playoff hunt with a good chance of securing a first-round home game at Beaver Stadium.