Michigan State Spartans @ Penn State Nittany Lions
Game Leaders

325
P. ThorneQB
22/39, 3 TD, 1 INT
325

232
S. CliffordQB
17/27, 2 TD
232

72
J. SimmonsRB
14 CAR
72

48
S. CliffordQB
9 CAR, 1 TD
48

100
J. NailorWR
6 REC, 2 TD
100

108
J. DotsonWR
8 REC
108

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1.5
S. SimmonsDL
1.5

10
A. SimmonsLB
2 SOLO
10

9
J. BriskerS
6 SOLO
9
Team Stats
394
Total Yards
405
1
Turnovers
1
21
1st Downs
21
8-62
Penalties
5-45
2/12
3rd Down
4/12
0/1
4th Down
0/1
26:36
Possession
33:24
Game Information
University Park, PA

ABC

Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 21 | 21 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 2-12 | 4-12 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Yards | 394 | 405 |
| Passing | 325 | 286 |
| Comp/Att | 22/39 | 20/30 |
| Yards per pass | 8.3 | 9.5 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing | 69 | 119 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 40 |
| Yards per rush | 2.2 | 3.0 |
| Penalties | 8-62 | 5-45 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 26:36 | 33:24 |
MSU @ PSU Videos
Penn State cuts deficit on Washington's TD reception
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2025 Standings
FBS
| Big Ten ConferenceBig Ten Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 9-0 | 16-0 |
| Ohio State | 9-0 | 12-2 |
| Oregon | 8-1 | 13-2 |
| USC | 7-2 | 9-4 |
| Michigan | 7-2 | 9-4 |
| Iowa | 6-3 | 9-4 |
| Washington | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Illinois | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Minnesota | 5-4 | 8-5 |
| Nebraska | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| Northwestern | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| UCLA | 3-6 | 3-9 |
| Penn State | 3-6 | 7-6 |
| Rutgers | 2-7 | 5-7 |
| Wisconsin | 2-7 | 4-8 |
| Michigan State | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Maryland | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Purdue | 0-9 | 2-10 |
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2d
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