Penn State at Minnesota

Saturday, October 7, 2006

Penn State beat Minnesota 28–⁠27 in overtime. It was their 10th meeting; after it, Penn State led the series 6–⁠4.

AwayPenn State9–⁠4 in 2006
28
HomeMinnesota6–⁠7 in 2006
27

Final, overtimeTV: ESGP, ESPN2, ESPN3Attendance 45,227

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4OTFinal
Penn State7707728
Minnesota70014627

Standouts

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Player stats

Penn State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Anthony Morelli20/3428120
Kevin Suhey0/1001
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Tony Hunt31144214
Derrick Williams322011
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Derrick Williams495056
Jordan Norwood576027
Deon Butler666018
Andrew Quarless123023

Minnesota

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Bryan Cupito25/3634720
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Amir Pinnix267628
Logan Payne1404
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Matt Spaeth699130
Logan Payne694042
Eric Decker466126
Ernest Wheelwright434014
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
John Shevlin1-50

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

Penn StateMinnesota
431Total yards415
287Passing yards361
150Rushing yards68
8.0Yards per pass9.6
3.8Yards per rush2.0
22First downs21
3–⁠13Third downs5–⁠14
0–⁠2Fourth downs1–⁠2
1Turnovers1
4–⁠20Penalties4–⁠36
19:17Possession24:23

Efficiency

Penn StateMinnesota
41%Success rate42%
−0.04EPA per play0.06
0.96Explosiveness1.07
−0.12Rushing EPA−0.35
0.04Passing EPA0.40
21%Passing-down success42%
0.13First-down EPA−0.03
0.12Second-down EPA0.20
−0.50Third-down EPA0.01

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Penn State 58% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Minnesota end zonePenn State end zoneQ1 MinnesotaResult not recorded, 1 playQ1 Penn StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 MinnesotaTouchdown pass, 6 playsQ1 Penn StatePunt, 5 playsQ1 MinnesotaPunt, 5 playsQ1 Penn StatePunt, 6 playsQ1 Penn StateTouchdown run, 2 playsQ1 MinnesotaPunt, 3 playsQ1 Penn StateTurnover on downs, 8 playsQ2 MinnesotaPunt, 3 playsQ2 Penn StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 MinnesotaTurnover on downs, 15 playsQ2 Penn StateInterception, 6 playsQ2 MinnesotaPunt, 3 playsQ2 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 2 playsQ2 MinnesotaEnd of half, 1 playQ3 MinnesotaPunt, 6 playsQ3 Penn StatePunt, 9 playsQ3 MinnesotaPunt, 6 playsQ3 Penn StateMissed FG, 8 playsQ3 MinnesotaTouchdown run, 10 playsQ4 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 13 playsQ4 MinnesotaPunt, 4 playsQ4 Penn StatePunt, 3 playsQ4 MinnesotaTouchdown run, 7 playsQ4 Penn StateResult not recorded, 2 playsQ5 MinnesotaTouchdown pass, 3 playsQ5 Penn StateTouchdown, 7 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Minnesota drives left to right, Penn State right to left.
  1. Q1 MinnesotaResult not recorded, 1 play, 0 yards
  2. Q1 Penn StatePunt, 3 plays, −3 yards
  3. Q1 MinnesotaTouchdown pass, 6 plays, 52 yards
  4. Q1 Penn StatePunt, 5 plays, 25 yards
  5. Q1 MinnesotaPunt, 5 plays, 36 yards
  6. Q1 Penn StatePunt, 6 plays, 35 yards
  7. Q1 Penn StateTouchdown run, 2 plays, 9 yards
  8. Q1 MinnesotaPunt, 3 plays, −7 yards
  9. Q1 Penn StateTurnover on downs, 8 plays, 27 yards
  10. Q2 MinnesotaPunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
  11. Q2 Penn StatePunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  12. Q2 MinnesotaTurnover on downs, 15 plays, 76 yards
  13. Q2 Penn StateInterception, 6 plays, 71 yards
  14. Q2 MinnesotaPunt, 3 plays, −2 yards
  15. Q2 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 2 plays, 40 yards
  16. Q2 MinnesotaEnd of half, 1 play, 0 yards
  17. Q3 MinnesotaPunt, 6 plays, 13 yards
  18. Q3 Penn StatePunt, 9 plays, 41 yards
  19. Q3 MinnesotaPunt, 6 plays, 31 yards
  20. Q3 Penn StateMissed FG, 8 plays, 55 yards
  21. Q3 MinnesotaTouchdown run, 10 plays, 75 yards
  22. Q4 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 13 plays, 82 yards
  23. Q4 MinnesotaPunt, 4 plays, 19 yards
  24. Q4 Penn StatePunt, 3 plays, −1 yard
  25. Q4 MinnesotaTouchdown run, 7 plays, 85 yards
  26. Q4 Penn StateResult not recorded, 2 plays, 5 yards
  27. Q5 MinnesotaTouchdown pass, 3 plays, 25 yards
  28. Q5 Penn StateTouchdown, 7 plays, −25 yards

Play by play

1st quarter9 drives, then Tied at 7
Minnesota Result not recorded, 1 play
14:55Joel Monroe kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Penn State Punt, 3 plays
14:551st & 10 at own 20Penn St penalty 5 yard false start on Chris Auletta accepted.
14:251st & 15 at own 15Tony Hunt rush for 2 yards to the PnnSt 17.
13:542nd & 13 at own 17Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Deon Butler.
13:503rd & 13 at own 17Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Nolan McCready.
13:384th & 13 at own 17Jeremy Kapinos punt for 53 yards, returned by Dominic Jones for 18 yards to the Minn 48.
Minnesota Touchdown pass, 6 plays
13:291st & 10 at own 48Bryan Cupito pass complete to Logan Payne for 4 yards to the PnnSt 48.
13:242nd & 6 at opp 48Amir Pinnix rush for 7 yards to the PnnSt 41 for a 1ST down.
13:031st & 10 at opp 41Amir Pinnix rush for 3 yards to the PnnSt 38.
12:272nd & 7 at opp 38Bryan Cupito pass incomplete to Eric Decker.
12:203rd & 7 at opp 38Amir Pinnix rush for 8 yards to the PnnSt 30 for a 1ST down.
11:561st & 10 at opp 30Bryan Cupito pass complete to Matt Spaeth for 30 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Minnesota 6, Penn State 0
11:56Jason Giannini extra point GOOD.Minnesota 7, Penn State 0
11:49Joel Monroe kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Penn State Punt, 5 plays
11:321st & 10 at own 20Derrick Williams rush for 2 yards to the PnnSt 22.
10:542nd & 8 at own 22Anthony Morelli pass complete to Andrew Quarless for 23 yards to the PnnSt 45 for a 1ST down.
10:331st & 10 at own 45Timeout PENN ST, clock 10:33.
10:281st & 10 at own 45Tony Hunt rush for 4 yards to the PnnSt 49.
9:452nd & 6 at own 49A.J. Wallace rush for a loss of 4 yards to the PnnSt 45.
9:073rd & 10 at own 45Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Brendan Perretta.
8:584th & 10 at own 45Jeremy Kapinos punt for 55 yards for a touchback.
Minnesota Punt, 5 plays
8:351st & 10 at own 20Amir Pinnix rush for 1 yard to the Minn 21.
7:582nd & 9 at own 21Bryan Cupito pass complete to Eric Decker for 26 yards to the Minn 47 for a 1ST down.
7:381st & 10 at own 47Amir Pinnix rush for 4 yards to the PnnSt 49.
7:032nd & 6 at opp 49Amir Pinnix rush for no gain to the PnnSt 49.
6:163rd & 6 at opp 49Logan Payne rush for 5 yards to the PnnSt 44.
6:094th & 1 at opp 44Justin Kucek punt for 44 yards for a touchback.
Penn State Punt, 6 plays
5:571st & 10 at own 20Anthony Morelli pass complete to Derrick Williams for 17 yards to the PnnSt 37 for a 1ST down.
5:351st & 10 at own 37Tony Hunt rush for 6 yards to the PnnSt 43.
4:582nd & 4 at own 43Anthony Morelli pass complete to Nolan McCready for 10 yards to the Minn 47 for a 1ST down.
4:521st & 10 at opp 47Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Chris Bell.
4:552nd & 10 at opp 47Tony Hunt rush for 2 yards to the Minn 45.
4:093rd & 8 at opp 45Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Nolan McCready.
4:094th & 8 at opp 45Jeremy Kapinos punt for 35 yards, returned by Dominic Jones for a loss of 1 yard to the Minn 9, fumbled at the Minn 9, recovered by PnnSt.
Penn State Touchdown run, 2 plays
4:091st & goal at opp 9Tony Hunt rush for 3 yards to the Minn 6.
3:192nd & goal at opp 6Tony Hunt rush for 6 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Minnesota 7, Penn State 6
OvertimeKevin Kelly extra point GOOD.
3:09Jeremy Kapinos kickoff for 62 yards returned by Dominic Jones for 20 yards to the Minn 23.
Minnesota Punt, 3 plays
3:091st & 10 at own 23Minnesota penalty 5 yard false start on Steve Shidell accepted.
2:251st & 15 at own 18Amir Pinnix rush for 5 yards to the Minn 23.
1:532nd & 10 at own 23Bryan Cupito sacked by Jay Alford at the Minn 15 for a loss of 8 yards.
1:133rd & 18 at own 15Timeout MINNESOTA, clock 01:13.
1:053rd & 18 at own 15Amir Pinnix rush for 1 yard to the Minn 16.
0:554th & 17 at own 16Justin Kucek punt for 21 yards.
Penn State Turnover on downs, 8 plays
0:551st & 10 at opp 37Anthony Morelli pass complete to Deon Butler for a loss of 7 yards to the Minn 44.
0:552nd & 17 at opp 44Anthony Morelli pass complete to Derrick Williams for 6 yards to the Minn 38.
0:093rd & 11 at opp 38Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Deon Butler.
0:004th & 11 at opp 38Anthony Morelli pass complete to Derrick Williams for 19 yards to the Minn 19 for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:531st & 10 at opp 19Anthony Morelli pass complete to Matt Hahn for a loss of 1 yard to the Minn 20.
Q2 14:152nd & 11 at opp 20Tony Hunt rush for 8 yards to the Minn 12.
Q2 13:353rd & 3 at opp 12Anthony Morelli pass complete to Derrick Williams for 2 yards to the Minn 10.
Q2 13:104th & 1 at opp 10Anthony Morelli rush for no gain to the Minn 10.
2nd quarter6 drives, then Penn State 14, Minnesota 7
Minnesota Punt, 3 plays
12:481st & 10 at own 10Amir Pinnix rush for 4 yards to the Minn 14.
12:142nd & 6 at own 14Amir Pinnix rush for 1 yard to the Minn 15.
11:383rd & 5 at own 15Bryan Cupito pass incomplete to Ernest Wheelwright.
11:284th & 5 at own 15Justin Kucek punt for 46 yards, returned by Derrick Williams for 4 yards to the PnnSt 43.
Penn State Punt, 3 plays
11:151st & 10 at own 43Tony Hunt rush for 6 yards to the PnnSt 49.
10:422nd & 4 at own 49Tony Hunt rush for 2 yards to the Minn 49.
9:583rd & 2 at opp 49Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Derrick Williams.
9:454th & 2 at opp 49Jeremy Kapinos punt for 39 yards, fair catch by Dominic Jones at the Minn 10.
Minnesota Turnover on downs, 15 plays
9:341st & 10 at own 10Bryan Cupito pass complete to Matt Spaeth for 5 yards to the Minn 15.
8:572nd & 5 at own 15Amir Pinnix rush for 6 yards to the Minn 21 for a 1ST down.
8:401st & 10 at own 21Bryan Cupito rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Minn 20.
7:562nd & 11 at own 20Bryan Cupito pass complete to Logan Payne for 15 yards to the Minn 35 for a 1ST down.
7:361st & 10 at own 35Amir Pinnix rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Minn 34.
6:552nd & 11 at own 34Amir Pinnix rush for no gain to the Minn 34.
6:553rd & 11 at own 34Penn St penalty 5 yard offside accepted, no play.
6:553rd & 6 at own 39Bryan Cupito pass complete to Matt Spaeth for 10 yards to the Minn 49 for a 1ST down.
5:531st & 10 at own 49Bryan Cupito pass complete to Ernest Wheelwright for 16 yards to the PnnSt 35 for a 1ST down.
5:531st & 10 at opp 35Bryan Cupito pass complete to Ernest Wheelwright for 7 yards to the PnnSt 28.
5:451st & 10 at opp 28Bryan Cupito pass complete to Ernie Wheelwrig for no gain to the PnnSt 28.
5:393rd & 3 at opp 28Amir Pinnix rush for a loss of 49 yards to the Minn 23.
5:121st & 10 at opp 23Amir Pinnix rush for 3 yards to the PnnSt 20.
4:342nd & 7 at opp 20Amir Pinnix rush for 6 yards to the PnnSt 14.
4:003rd & 1 at opp 14Justin Valentine rush for no gain to the PnnSt 14.
3:514th & 1 at opp 14Bryan Cupito rush for no gain to the PnnSt 14.
Penn State Interception, 6 plays
3:391st & 10 at own 14Tony Hunt rush for 14 yards to the PnnSt 28 for a 1ST down.
3:121st & 10 at own 28Anthony Morelli pass complete to Derrick Williams for 56 yards to the Minn 16 for a 1ST down.
2:351st & 10 at opp 16Anthony Morelli pass complete to Nolan McCready for 1 yard to the Minn 15.
2:132nd & 9 at opp 15Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Nolan McCready.
2:093rd & 9 at opp 15Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Deon Butler.
2:024th & 9 at opp 15Kevin Kelly pass intercepted by John Shevlin at the Minn 12, returned for no gain to the Minn 12.
Minnesota Punt, 3 plays
1:401st & 10 at own 12Amir Pinnix rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Minn 10.
1:062nd & 12 at own 10Amir Pinnix rush for 4 yards to the Minn 14.
0:593rd & 8 at own 14Amir Pinnix rush for a loss of 4 yards to the Minn 10.
0:594th & 12 at own 10Timeout PENN ST, clock 00:59.
0:484th & 12 at own 10Justin Kucek punt for 45 yards, returned by Derrick Williams for 15 yards to the Minn 40.
Penn State Touchdown pass, 2 plays
0:481st & 10 at opp 40Anthony Morelli pass complete to Nolan McCready for 25 yards to the Minn 15 for a 1ST down.
0:281st & 10 at opp 15Anthony Morelli pass complete to Tony Hunt for 15 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 13, Minnesota 7
0:28Kevin Kelly extra point GOOD.Penn State 14, Minnesota 7
0:18Kevin Kelly kickoff for 46 yards returned by Jay Thomas for 4 yards to the Minn 23.
Q3 14:55Joe Hughes kickoff for 60 yards out-of-bounds.
3rd quarter5 drives, then Penn State 14, Minnesota 7
Minnesota Punt, 6 plays
14:441st & 10 at own 35Bryan Cupito pass incomplete to Mike Chambers.
14:302nd & 10 at own 35Bryan Cupito pass complete to Eric Decker for 2 yards to the Minn 37.
14:033rd & 8 at own 37Bryan Cupito pass complete to Logan Payne for 9 yards to the Minn 46 for a 1ST down.
13:551st & 10 at own 46Bryan Cupito rush for 4 yards to the 50 yard line.
13:202nd & 6 at the 50Amir Pinnix rush for 2 yards to the PnnSt 48.
12:423rd & 4 at opp 48Bryan Cupito sacked by Kevin Suhey at the Minn 48 for a loss of 4 yards.
12:064th & 8 at own 48Justin Kucek punt for 36 yards, fair catch by Derric Williams at the PnnSt 16.
Penn State Punt, 9 plays
11:561st & 10 at own 16Tony Hunt rush for 6 yards to the PnnSt 22.
11:222nd & 4 at own 22Anthony Morelli pass complete to Deon Butler for 6 yards to the PnnSt 28 for a 1ST down.
11:081st & 10 at own 28Derrick Williams rush for 9 yards to the PnnSt 37.
10:372nd & 1 at own 37Minnesota penalty 15 yard pass interference accepted, no play.
10:281st & 10 at opp 48Tony Hunt rush for 5 yards to the Minn 43.
9:502nd & 5 at opp 43Tony Hunt rush for 2 yards to the Minn 41.
9:163rd & 3 at opp 41Tony Hunt rush for 5 yards to the Minn 36 for a 1ST down.
8:451st & 10 at opp 36Anthony Morelli pass complete to Brendan Perretta for no gain to the Minn 36.
8:172nd & 10 at opp 36Anthony Morelli sacked by William Van DeSteeg at the Minn 43 for a loss of 7 yards.
7:313rd & 17 at opp 43Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Deon Butler.
7:244th & 17 at opp 43Jeremy Kapinos punt for 33 yards, fair catch by Dominic Jones at the Minn 10.
Minnesota Punt, 6 plays
7:131st & 10 at own 10Bryan Cupito pass complete to Ernest Wheelwright for 8 yards to the Minn 18.
6:342nd & 2 at own 18Amir Pinnix rush for 3 yards to the Minn 21 for a 1ST down.
6:111st & 10 at own 21Bryan Cupito pass complete to Logan Payne for 13 yards to the Minn 34 for a 1ST down.
5:501st & 10 at own 34Bryan Cupito pass incomplete to Ernest Wheelwright.
5:402nd & 10 at own 34Bryan Cupito pass complete to Mike Chambers for 7 yards to the Minn 41.
4:593rd & 3 at own 41Bryan Cupito pass incomplete to Matt Spaeth.
4:484th & 3 at own 41Justin Kucek punt for 59 yards for a touchback.
Penn State Missed FG, 8 plays
4:331st & 10 at own 20Tony Hunt rush for 7 yards to the PnnSt 27.
4:032nd & 3 at own 27Tony Hunt rush for 8 yards to the PnnSt 35 for a 1ST down.
3:401st & 10 at own 35Anthony Morelli pass complete to Deon Butler for 16 yards to the Minn 49 for a 1ST down.
3:271st & 10 at opp 49Anthony Morelli pass complete to Nolan McCready for 27 yards to the Minn 22 for a 1ST down.
3:071st & 10 at opp 22Brendan Perretta rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Minn 24.
2:402nd & 12 at opp 24Tony Hunt rush for 4 yards to the Minn 20.
2:403rd & 8 at opp 20Penn St penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
1:343rd & 13 at opp 25Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Deon Butler.
1:274th & 13 at opp 25Kevin Kelly 42 yard field goal MISSED.
Minnesota Touchdown run, 10 plays
1:111st & 10 at own 25Bryan Cupito pass incomplete to Logan Payne.
1:042nd & 10 at own 25Bryan Cupito pass complete to Eric Decker for 14 yards to the Minn 39 for a 1ST down.
0:451st & 10 at own 39Amir Pinnix rush for 6 yards to the Minn 45.
0:082nd & 4 at own 45Bryan Cupito pass complete to Mike Chambers for 3 yards to the Minn 48.
Q4 14:553rd & 1 at own 48Amir Pinnix rush for 2 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
Q4 14:381st & 10 at the 50Bryan Cupito pass complete to Matt Spaeth for 7 yards to the PnnSt 43.
Q4 14:012nd & 3 at opp 43Amir Pinnix rush for 4 yards to the PnnSt 39 for a 1ST down.
Q4 14:011st & 10 at opp 39Minnesota penalty 5 yard false start on Steve Shidell accepted.
Q4 13:241st & 15 at opp 44Bryan Cupito pass complete to Matt Spaeth for 17 yards to the PnnSt 27 for a 1ST down.
Q4 12:591st & 10 at opp 27Bryan Cupito pass complete to Amir Pinnix for 23 yards to the PnnSt 4 for a 1ST down.
Q4 12:551st & goal at opp 4Amir Pinnix rush for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 14, Minnesota 13
Q4 12:55Jason Giannini extra point GOOD.Tied at 14
Q4 12:44Joel Monroe kickoff for 65 yards returned by A.J. Wallace for 18 yards to the PnnSt 18.
4th quarter5 drives, then Tied at 21
Penn State Touchdown pass, 13 plays
12:151st & 10 at own 18A.J. Wallace rush for a loss of 1 yard to the PnnSt 17.
11:402nd & 11 at own 17Anthony Morelli pass complete to Deon Butler for 15 yards to the PnnSt 32 for a 1ST down.
11:291st & 10 at own 32Tony Hunt rush for 6 yards to the PnnSt 38.
10:592nd & 4 at own 38Tony Hunt rush for 11 yards to the PnnSt 49 for a 1ST down.
10:321st & 10 at own 49Tony Hunt rush for 1 yard to the 50 yard line.
9:482nd & 9 at the 50Anthony Morelli pass complete to Nolan McCready for 14 yards to the Minn 36 for a 1ST down.
9:221st & 10 at opp 36Tony Hunt rush for 5 yards to the Minn 31.
8:442nd & 5 at opp 31Tony Hunt rush for 11 yards to the Minn 20 for a 1ST down.
8:201st & 10 at opp 20Tony Hunt rush for 7 yards to the Minn 13.
7:332nd & 3 at opp 13Tony Hunt rush for 3 yards to the Minn 10 for a 1ST down.
7:001st & goal at opp 10Tony Hunt rush for 3 yards to the Minn 7.
7:002nd & 0 at opp 7Penn St penalty 5 yard delay of game accepted.
6:042nd & goal at opp 12Anthony Morelli pass complete to Deon Butler for 5 yards to the Minn 7.
5:303rd & goal at opp 7Anthony Morelli pass complete to Matt Hahn for 7 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 20, Minnesota 14
5:30Kevin Kelly extra point GOOD.Penn State 21, Minnesota 14
5:18Kevin Kelly kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Minnesota Punt, 4 plays
5:091st & 10 at own 20Bryan Cupito pass complete to Mike Chambers for 20 yards to the Minn 40 for a 1ST down.
4:461st & 10 at own 40Bryan Cupito pass incomplete to Logan Payne.
4:422nd & 10 at own 40Bryan Cupito pass incomplete to Matt Spaeth.
4:423rd & 10 at own 40Bryan Cupito rush for a loss of 1 yard, fumbled at the Minn 39, recovered by Bryan Cupito at the Minn 39.
4:064th & 11 at own 39Justin Kucek punt for 34 yards, returned by Brendan Perretta for 3 yards to the PnnSt 30.
Penn State Punt, 3 plays
3:341st & 10 at own 30Tony Hunt rush for 5 yards to the PnnSt 35.
2:532nd & 5 at own 35Tony Hunt rush for a loss of 3 yards to the PnnSt 32.
2:533rd & 8 at own 32Timeout MINNESOTA, clock 02:53.
2:453rd & 8 at own 32Rodney Kinlaw rush for a loss of 3 yards to the PnnSt 29.
2:454th & 11 at own 29Timeout MINNESOTA, clock 02:45.
2:334th & 11 at own 29Jeremy Kapinos punt for 60 yards, returned by Dominic Jones for 4 yards to the Minn 15.
Minnesota Touchdown run, 7 plays
2:231st & 10 at own 15Bryan Cupito pass incomplete to Eric Decker.
2:112nd & 10 at own 15Bryan Cupito pass complete to Matt Spaeth for 7 yards to the Minn 22.
2:013rd & 3 at own 22Bryan Cupito pass incomplete to Eric Decker.
1:514th & 3 at own 22Bryan Cupito pass complete to Logan Payne for 42 yards to the PnnSt 36 for a 1ST down.
1:371st & 10 at opp 36Bryan Cupito pass complete to Ernest Wheelwright for 5 yards to the PnnSt 31.
1:172nd & 5 at opp 31Bryan Cupito pass complete to Matt Spaeth for 30 yards to the PnnSt 1 for a 1ST down.
1:021st & goal at opp 1Amir Pinnix rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Tied at 21
1:02Jason Giannini extra point GOOD.
0:52Joel Monroe kickoff for 55 yards returned by Rodney Kinlaw for 11 yards to the PnnSt 21.
Penn State Result not recorded, 2 plays
0:411st & 10 at own 21Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Deon Butler.
0:352nd & 10 at own 21Tony Hunt rush for 5 yards to the PnnSt 26.
Overtime2 drives, then Penn State 28, Minnesota 27
Minnesota Touchdown pass, 3 plays
1st & 10 at opp 25Bryan Cupito pass incomplete to Ernest Wheelwright.
2nd & 10 at opp 25Bryan Cupito pass complete to Mike Chambers for no gain to the PnnSt 25.
3rd & 10 at opp 25Bryan Cupito pass complete to Eric Decker for 25 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Minnesota 27, Penn State 21
Jason Giannini extra point MISSED.
Penn State Touchdown, 7 plays
1st & 10 at opp 25Tony Hunt rush for 1 yard to the Minn 24.
2nd & 9 at opp 24Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Deon Butler.
3rd & 9 at opp 24Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Tony Hunt.
4th & 9 at opp 24Minnesota penalty 12 yard pass interference accepted, no play.
1st & 10 at opp 12Derrick Williams rush for 10 yards to the Minn 2 for a 1ST down.
1st & 0 at opp 2Timeout MINNESOTA, clock 15:00.
1st & goal at opp 2Tony Hunt rush for no gain to the Minn 2.
2nd & goal at opp 2Tony Hunt rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Tied at 27
Kevin Kelly extra point GOOD.Penn State 28, Minnesota 27

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

Penn State leads 11–⁠6 in 17 meetings, counting the seven since this game.

Recent meetings
2024Penn State 26, Minnesota 25
2022Penn State 45, Minnesota 17
2019Minnesota 31, Penn State 26
2016Penn State 29, Minnesota 26
2013Minnesota 24, Penn State 10
2010Penn State 33, Minnesota 21

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