Michigan State Spartans @ Penn State Nittany Lions
10-2, 7-1 Big Ten
34
10-2, 7-1 Big Ten
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 34 | |
PSU | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
6-6, 2-6 Big Ten
10
6-6, 2-6 Big Ten
Game Leaders
180
C. CookQB
13/25, 1 TD, 1 INT
180
195
C. HackenbergQB
21/45, 1 INT
195
118
J. LangfordRB
30 CAR, 2 TD
118
51
A. LynchRB
14 CAR, 1 TD
51
53
T. LippettWR
4 REC, 1 TD
53
55
D. HamiltonWR
6 REC
55
1.5
M. RushDE
1.5
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6
K. DrummondS
6 SOLO
6
13
M. HullLB
7 SOLO
13
Team Stats
298
Total Yards
233
1
Turnovers
2
18
1st Downs
16
5-30
Penalties
4-35
9/16
3rd Down
6/16
0/0
4th Down
1/3
34:55
Possession
25:05
Game Information
University Park, PA
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 18 | 16 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 9-16 | 6-16 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 1-3 |
| Total Yards | 298 | 233 |
| Passing | 180 | 195 |
| Comp/Att | 13/26 | 21/45 |
| Yards per pass | 6.9 | 4.3 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing | 118 | 38 |
| Rushing Attempts | 41 | 22 |
| Yards per rush | 2.9 | 1.7 |
| Penalties | 5-30 | 4-35 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Possession | 34:55 | 25:05 |
2026 Standings
FBS
| Big Ten Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Indiana | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Iowa | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Maryland | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Michigan State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Michigan | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Minnesota | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Nebraska | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Northwestern | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Ohio State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Oregon | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Penn State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Purdue | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Rutgers | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UCLA | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| USC | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Washington | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Wisconsin | 0-0 | 0-0 |
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