We failed on the road, plain and simple. Throwing 5 INTs will not get anyone a win!
Minnesota out played us at their place and deserve the win!
Singleton had 92 yards on the ground and 70 yards receiving.
Fleming had 100 yards receiving.
Both teams fought hard and in the end, Minnesota drove down and scored with a couple minutes left to take the lead and Penn State fell apart after that.
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Gophers Stun Penn State Behind Backup QB and Opportunistic Defense
Facing adversity before kickoff with starting quarterback Max Brosmer and star running back Darius Taylor suspended, the Minnesota Gophers stepped up in a major way, taking down No. 3 Penn State 42-38 in a thrilling matchup at home.
Backup quarterback D. Wittke delivered a gutsy performance, throwing for 440 yards and 4 touchdowns while completing 23 of 45 passes. Wittke’s poise and command of the offense helped the Gophers overcome a struggling ground game that managed just 26 rushing yards on 26 attempts.
But the real story was Minnesota’s defense, which played with relentless energy and a nose for the football. The Gophers forced 5 turnovers, including a momentum-shifting 82-yard pick-six that electrified the home crowd and helped keep Penn State’s high-powered offense at bay.
“We talked all week about overcoming adversity, and our guys took that to heart,” said Head Coach Allen after the game. “Missing two key offensive weapons didn’t change our mindset — it just gave other guys the chance to step up and make plays. I couldn’t be prouder of Wittke and the way our defense battled for all four quarters.”
Despite allowing 437 yards of total offense, Minnesota’s ability to create turnovers and make timely stops proved to be the difference. The Gophers forced Penn State into tough third-down situations all game long, holding the Nittany Lions to just 6-of-13 on third down conversions.
With the win, the Gophers improve to 7-4 on the season and notch a signature victory that could have major implications for their postseason aspirations.
“We knew we belonged on the same field as Penn State,” added Coach Allen. “We just had to go prove it. I’m proud of these guys for how they responded today.”
The Gophers will look to build on this momentum as they head into the final stretch of the season, with a renewed sense of confidence and belief in their depth and resilience.
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