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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