- Q1 5:58FGPSURyan Barker 24 Yd Field Goal3–0
- Q3 11:58TDMICHBryson Kuzdzal 43 Yd Run (Trey Butkowski Kick)3–7
- Q3 2:14TDMICHJordan Marshall 1 Yd Run (Trey Butkowski Kick)3–14
- Q4 11:40TDPSUCarson Hansen 2 Yd Run (Rocco Becht Pass to Benjamin Brahmer for Two-Point Conversion)11–14
- Q4 2:58TDMICHTommy Carr 12 Yd Run (Trey Butkowski Kick)11–21
- Q4 1:11TDPSUChase Sowell 24 Yd pass from Rocco Becht (Ryan Barker Kick)18–21
Penn State Nittany Lions vs Michigan Wolverines — 2026-10-17 Game Analysis
Final · Sat
ESPN game file
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Game stats
| Statistic | Penn State Nittany Lions | Michigan Wolverines |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 22 | 15 |
| Total yards | 332 | 301 |
| Net passing yards | 267 | 90 |
| Rushing yards | 65 | 211 |
| Third-down conversions | 4-12 | 5-12 |
| Fourth-down conversions | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Penalties–yards | 5-53 | 8-63 |
| Time of possession | 32:02 | 27:58 |
Penn State Nittany Lions vs Michigan Wolverines — NCAA Game Analysis
Michigan Wolverines defeated Penn State Nittany Lions 21–18, a 3-point margin. Penn State Nittany Lions led in total offense, 332 to 301. Michigan Wolverines led in rushing yards, 211 to 65. Michigan Wolverines committed fewer turnovers, 2 to 3. Penn State Nittany Lions converted 4 of 12 third downs; Michigan Wolverines converted 5 of 12.
Based on the recorded score and available team statistics. Source: ESPN game file.
Lineup
These are the players credited on the game file. That file does not list a starting lineup or positions.
Penn State Nittany Lions
Passing
- #3Rocco Becht
Rushing
- #21Carson Hansen
- #1James Peoples
- #25Quinton Martin Jr.
- #3Rocco Becht
- Team
Receiving
- #0Chase Sowell
- #87Andrew Rappleyea
- #4Brett Eskildsen
- #18Benjamin Brahmer
- #84Gabe Burkle
- #1James Peoples
- #21Carson Hansen
Defense
- #13Tony Rojas
- #8Kooper Ebel
- #3Jamison Patton
- #2Audavion Collins
- #9Cael Brezina
- #31Marcus Neal Jr.
- #17Josiah Zayas
- #7Zion Tracy
- #99Keanu Williams
- #10Caleb Bacon
- #32John Klosterman
- #98Dallas Vakalahi
- #68Anthony Donkoh
- #5Daryus Dixson
- #0Jahmir Joseph
- #92Siale Taupaki
- #12Xxavier Thomas
- #19Yvan Kemajou
- #33Alexander McPherson
Michigan Wolverines
Passing
- #14Tommy Carr
- #19Bryce Underwood
Rushing
- #5Savion Hiter
- #23Jordan Marshall
- #24Bryson Kuzdzal
- #14Tommy Carr
- #19Bryce Underwood
- Team
Receiving
- #6JJ Buchanan
- #80Hogan Hansen
- #3Andrew Marsh
- #5Savion Hiter
Defense
- #18Troy Bowles
- #44Nathaniel Staehling
- #7Chris Bracy
- #0Jyaire Hill
- #3Smith Snowden
- #13Aisea Moa
- #17Enow Etta
- #6Jordan Young
- #90John Henry Daley
- #4Chase Taylor
- #1Rod Moore Jr.
- #99Bobby Kanka
- #91Jonah Lea'ea
- #2Shamari Earls
- #95Trey Pierce
- #10Zeke Berry
- #25Mason Curtis
- #54Deyvid Palepale
- #3Andrew Marsh
- #24Bryson Kuzdzal
- #8Dom Nichols
- #41Tariq Boney