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Gophers-Penn State game recap

October 2, 2016 at 4:00AM
Penn State's quarterback Trace McSorley in the second quarter as Minnesota took on Penn State at Beaver Stadium, Saturday, October 1, 2016 in State College, PA. ] (ELIZABETH FLORES/STAR TRIBUNE) ELIZABETH FLORES • eflores@startribune.com
Penn State QB Trace McSorley was trouble both running and passing. Penn State’s quarterback Trace McSorley in the second quarter as Minnesota took on Penn State at Beaver Stadium, Saturday, October 1, 2016 in State College, PA. ] (ELIZABETH FLORES/STAR TRIBUNE) ELIZABETH FLORES • eflores@startribune.com (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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.

JOE CHRISTENSEN

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