No. 4 Penn State survived a major upset attempt by Minnesota, 26-25, to stay alive in the College Football Playoff race. On the game's final drive, Penn State coach James Franklin made gutsy fourth-down calls to allow the Nittany Lions to run out the clock and escape with a win.

It continues to be in good position to make the College Football Playoff after beating Minnesota 26-25. It was hardly an easy win, but it’s one the Lions needed to keep their postseason hopes alive. Here’s what’s being said about head coach James Franklin’s team locally and nationally following the road triumph.

Penn State needed a third fourth-down conversion on the game’s final drive to secure the win. Offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki dialed up a play-action pass, and Allar — after scrambling around for a little more time — found an open Warren.