Gophers quarterback Max Brosmer had not turned the ball over since September, but he threw his first interception in 206 attempts in the first half. It led to a Penn State field goal. In the second half, Brosmer fumbled while attempting a pitch and it led to another Penn State field goal and a 26-22 hole.

The Gophers football team put up a valiant effort and had a chance to win the game in the final minutes, but ultimately it couldn't pull off the upset, falling 26-25 to No. 4 Penn State Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

A gutsy call by James Franklin sent the Gophers off their home field for the final time in 2024 with a loss. On 4th-and-1 at their own 34-yard line, Luke Reynolds took a fake punt for 32 yards and a first down with 3:47 to play.