Gophers-Penn State game recap

October 1, 2016 — 11:00pm

OFFENSIVE MVP

Trace McSorley, Penn State

The sophomore QB passed for 335 yards and scrambled to complete several huge passes.

DEFENSIVE MVP

Marcus Allen, Penn State

With Penn State thin at linebacker, Allen had to make 22 tackles from his safety spot.

BY THE NUMBERS

63 Rushing yards for Saquon Barkley, with 25 of those coming on his OT game-winner.

17 Consecutive field goals made by Penn State kicker Tyler Davis, dating to last season.

9 Consecutive field goals made by the Gophers' Emmit Carpenter to start the season.

2 Interceptions thrown by Mitch Leidner this season, including a big one Saturday.

204 Combined rushing yards for Shannon Brooks and Rodney Smith.

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OFFENSIVE MVP

Trace McSorley, Penn State

DEFENSIVE MVP

Marcus Allen, Penn State

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