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Penn State center Nick Dawkins (53) congratulates running back Kaytron Allen after a touchdown against the USC Trojans.

Penn State's Nick Dawkins Honored for His Commitment to Service

Penn State center Nick Dawkins is a finalist for the Wuerffel Trophy, which recognizes service in college football.

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Penn State's Nick Dawkins Honored for His Commitment to Service

Penn State center Nick Dawkins is a finalist for the Wuerffel Trophy, which recognizes service in college football.

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Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Abdul Carter celebrates after a defensive stop during the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.

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Penn State's Abdul Carter a Finalist for the Chuck Bednarik Award

Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Abdul Carter is among three finalists for the Chuck Bednarik Award as the nation's top defensive player.

Penn State head coach James Franklin smiles as he greets supporters following the Nittany Lion's 45-17 win over Minnesota at Beaver Stadium in 2022.

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A Penn State Football Tradition: James Franklin's Thanksgiving Press Conference

Penn State Nittany Lions coach James Franklin asks for the media's Thanksgiving menu at his annual holiday press conference.

Penn State Nittany Lions tight end Luke Reynolds celebrates after converting a fake punt against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the fourth quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium.

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Penn State Football Playoff Watch: A Big Ten Title Remains in Play

The Penn State Nittany Lions are a near locks to make the College Football Playoff, according to ESPN. They also could play for a Big Ten title.

A rendering of the proposed renovation of Penn State's Beaver Stadium, which is scheduled for completion in 2027.

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Penn State Receives $1 Million Anonymous Donation for Beaver Stadium

Penn State announced a $1 million anonymous donation for the planned Beaver Stadium renovation.

Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin looks at quarterback Drew Allar (15) during the first quarter against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Huntington Bank Stadium.

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James Franklin Outlines Penn State's Fix-It List As Playoffs Approach

Penn State coach James Franklin outlines the Nittany Lions' "opportunities for growth" as the College Football Playoff approaches.

Penn State coach James Franklin looks on during the first quarter against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Huntington Bank Stadium.

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Penn State Sustained Two Major Injuries at Minnesota

The Penn State Nittany Lions lost two players, including a starting offensive lineman, to "long-term" injuries in their win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Drew Allar runs the ball against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the fourth quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium.

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Final Takeaways From Penn State's Win at Minnesota

The Penn State Nittany Lions essentially booked their spot in the College Football Playoff with a one-point win over the Gophers.

Penn State Nittany Lions tight end Luke Reynolds (85) runs after a fake punt against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the fourth quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium.

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A Penn State Freshman Earns Redemption on Special Teams

Penn State Nittany Lions tight end Luke Reynolds blamed himself for Minnesota's blocked punt. He might have saved the Nittany Lions' season on a fake punt.

Penn State tight end Luke Reynolds celebrates after converting a fake punt against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the fourth quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium.

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The Penn State Football Report Card: Minnesota Edition

The Penn State Nittany Lions didn't play a particularly clean or efficient game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers. But they hardened at key moments to improve to 10-1.

Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin walks off of the field after the game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Huntington Bank Stadium.

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What They Said After Penn State's Win Over Minnesota

Penn State coach James Franklin and Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck discussed the fake punt that led to the Nittany Lions' one-point victory.

Penn State Nittany Lions players pose for a photo with the Governor's Victory Bell after defeating the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Huntington Bank Stadium.

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What We Learned From Penn State's Wild Win at Minnesota

The Penn State Nittany Lions struggled to run, had two special-teams failures and were terrible on 3rd down but still managed a win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Drew Allar (15) runs the ball against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the second quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium.

Penn State Turns Fourth Down Into a Huge Win Over Minnesota

The Penn State Nittany Lions convert three fourth-down plays, one on a fake punt, to seal a 26-25 win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

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Minnesota Leads Penn State After Wild First-Half Finish

The Minnesota Golden Gophers blocked a punt and an extra point in the final 2 minutes to gain an edge over the Penn State Nittany Lions.

Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin motions on the sidelines during the first quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium.

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Penn State Vs. Minnesota Availability Report: Who's Out for the Game?

The Big Ten released its weekly availability report for the game between the Penn State Nittany Lions and Minnesota Golden Gophers.

Penn State running back Kaytron Allen (13) runs into Purdue Boilermakers linebacker Kydran Jenkins (4) during the second half at Ross-Ade Stadium.

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Penn State Vs. Minnesota: Keys to the Game

The Penn State Nittany Lions have been reliably effective against unranked opponents recently. They'll need that focus again vs. the Golden Gophers.

Penn State quarterback Drew Allar stands on the sideline during the second quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium.

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Penn State Vs. Minnesota: How to Watch, Story Lines, Predictions

The Penn State Nittany Lions visit the Minnesota Golden Gophers looking to fortify their place in the College Football Playoff.

Penn State defensive ends Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) and Abdul Carter (11) celebrate a sack during the first quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium.

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Is Penn State's Defense Getting Overlooked This Season?

Penn State Nittany Lions coach James Franklin says, "Our defense is our highest-rated unit, and no one’s talking about it."

Penn State coach James Franklin looks to the scoreboard during a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Beaver Stadium.

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Penn State's James Franklin Weighs in on Big Ten, SEC and the College Football Playoff

Penn State coach James Franklin says the Big Ten and SEC deserve the most College Football Playoff bids because they've "earned it."

Penn State coach James Franklin looks on from the sideline during the fourth quarter against the Washington Huskies at Beaver Stadium.

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For Penn State's James Franklin, Another Pivotal Moment at Minnesota

James Franklin's Penn State teams have dominated unranked opponents since 2016. Can the Nittany Lions do so again vs. the Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Penn State Nittany Lions tight end Tyler Warren smiles after scoring a touchdown during the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium.

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How Minnesota Is Preparing for No. 4 Penn State

Once again, the Penn State Nittany Lions visit the Minnesota Golden Gophers as the nation's fourth-ranked team.

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How Andy Kotelnicki Brought His Minnesota Roots to Penn State

Penn State offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki once taught 3-year-olds to skate. Now, he's in charge of the Nittany Lions' entertaining offense.

Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Drew Allar (15) takes a snap next to running back Kaytron Allen in a game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium.

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What the Latest College Football Playoff Rankings Mean for Penn State

The Penn State Nittany Lions held first at No. 4 in the latest edition of the College Football Playoff rankings.

Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Abdul Carter (11) tackles Purdue Boilermakers running back Reggie Love III during a game at Ross-Ade Stadium.

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Penn State's James Franklin 'Surprised' Abdul Carter Doesn't Draw More Holding Calls

Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Abdul Carter leads the Big Ten in tackles for loss despite drawing extra attention from opposing offenses.

Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Jordan Howden (23) celebrates with defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr. (11) after intercepting a pass to defeat the Penn State Nittany Lions at TCF Bank Stadium in 2019.

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Penn State Has Some Harrowing Memories of Minnesota

The Minnesota Golden Gophers derailed the Penn State Nittany Lions' championship hopes in 1999 and 2019. The Nittany Lions visit Minnesota on Saturday.