No. 4 Penn State stays on playoff track with narrow 26-25 win over Minnesota

Penn State quarterback Drew Allar looks to pass the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Minneapolis.

Penn State quarterback Drew Allar looks to pass the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)


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MINNEAPOLIS — Drew Allar passed for 244 yards and a touchdown, rushed for a score and completed a late fourth-down conversion to help No. 4 Penn State fend off Minnesota 26-25 and stay on track for a spot in the College Football Playoff. The Nittany Lions are 10-1 overall and 7-1 in the Big Ten. Tyler Warren had eight receptions for 102 yards as Penn State kept alive a slim conference title hope. Nick Singleton's 12-yard touchdown run late in the third quarter gave the Nittany Lions their first lead at 23-22. Penn State converted three fourth downs on its final drive.

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