No. 4 Penn State Narrowly Escapes Minnesota to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

The Nittany Lions relied on late-game execution, including a pivotal fake punt, to secure a 26-25 victory over the Gophers.

Penn State overcame a 10-point deficit and multiple special teams errors to edge Minnesota 26-25 on the road.
A critical 32-yard fake punt and three fourth-down conversions in the fourth quarter preserved Penn State's narrow lead.
Quarterback Drew Allar threw for 244 yards and a touchdown while also rushing for a score, avoiding turnovers in a high-pressure game.
Minnesota's creative play-calling, including a double-reverse flea flicker touchdown, kept the game competitive but was undone by two costly turnovers.
The win keeps Penn State's College Football Playoff hopes intact as they prepare to host Maryland in their regular-season finale next week.