Minnesota Golden Gophers 17–45 Penn State Nittany Lions: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2022

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 45–17 in Week 8, 2022. Final score: Minnesota Golden Gophers 17, Penn State Nittany Lions 45.

Game summary

Penn State Nittany Lions dominated Minnesota Golden Gophers 45–17 in Week 8 of the 2022 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Sean Clifford (Penn State) — 332.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +0.48 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Mohamed Ibrahim — 101.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Brevyn Spann-Ford — 5 rec, 68.0 yds.
EPA edge: Penn State (+0.213/play) vs Minnesota (-0.114/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Minnesota Golden Gophers	3	6	0	6	17
Penn State Nittany Lions	0	15	18	6	45

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

MINNMinnesota Golden Gophers

+3OPP 18

+3OPP 24

OPP EZ

PSUPenn State Nittany Lions

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Minnesota
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 18
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 35 yards
Penn State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 24
Score
3-3
Field goal good from 41 yards
Penn State
Q2TD
TWTyler Warren
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-9
Sean Clifford pass to Tyler Warren for a touchdown (38 yards)
Penn State
Q2TD
TJTheo Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-15
Sean Clifford pass to Theo Johnson for a touchdown (18 yards)
Minnesota
Q2TD
MIMohamed Ibrahim
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-15
Mohamed Ibrahim rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Penn State
Q3TD
PWParker Washington
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-21
Sean Clifford pass to Parker Washington for a touchdown (35 yards)
Penn State
Q3TD
NSNicholas Singleton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-27
Nicholas Singleton rushes 16 yards for a touchdown
Penn State
Q3TD
MTMitchell Tinsley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-33
Sean Clifford pass to Mitchell Tinsley for a touchdown (20 yards)
Minnesota
Q4TD
BSBrevyn Spann-Ford
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-33
Athan Kaliakmanis pass to Brevyn Spann-Ford for a touchdown (2 yards)
Penn State
Q4TD
NSNicholas Singleton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-39
Nicholas Singleton rushes 30 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Sean Clifford (Penn State) — 332.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.48 EPA/play +14.78 EPA
Drew Allar (Penn State) — 9.0 yds · +0.22 EPA/play +0.43 EPA
Athan Kaliakmanis (Minnesota) — 209.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.14 EPA/play -3.14 EPA

Rushing

Mohamed Ibrahim (Minnesota) — 101.0 yds · 1 TD +0.07 EPA
Kaytron Allen (Penn State) — 77.0 yds +0.16 EPA
Nicholas Singleton (Penn State) — 79.0 yds · 2 TD -0.07 EPA

Receiving

Brevyn Spann-Ford (Minnesota) — 5 rec · 68.0 yds +0.84 EPA
Parker Washington (Penn State) — 7 rec · 70.0 yds +0.80 EPA
Theo Johnson (Penn State) — 5 rec · 75.0 yds +1.45 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Sean Clifford	Penn State	31	74.2%	332	4	+0.48	+14.78
Drew Allar	Penn State	2	50.0%	9	0	+0.22	+0.43
Athan Kaliakmanis	Minnesota	23	39.1%	209	1	-0.14	-3.14

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Minnesota	Penn State
Plays	67	68
EPA / play	-0.114	+0.213
Total EPA	-7.65	+14.51
Success rate	32.8%	47.1%
Pass EPA / play	-0.137	+0.461
Rush EPA / play	-0.102	-0.020
Yards	374	518

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Penn State	3	9	-1.40	Punt
Q1	Minnesota	3	6	-2.15	Punt
Q1	Penn State	3	8	-1.90	Punt
Q1	Minnesota	6	29	-1.08	Punt
Q1	Penn State	2	39	-4.31	Interception
Q1	Minnesota	3	2	-2.57	Field goal
Q1	Penn State	8	51	+0.69	Field goal
Q2	Minnesota	3	1	-2.88	Punt
Q2	Penn State	7	71	+4.93	Pass TD
Q2	Minnesota	5	18	-1.21	Punt
Q2	Penn State	8	86	+6.36	Pass TD
Q2	Minnesota	3	0	-1.64	Punt
Q2	Penn State	3	3	-1.11	Punt
Q2	Minnesota	9	90	+6.70	Rush TD
Q2	Penn State	3	22	+0.61	Ended
Q3	Minnesota	5	20	-1.65	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Athan Kaliakmanis pass intercepted (-6.1 EPA)
Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Kickoff (+5.42 EPA)
Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass to Theo Johnson for 25 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.9 EPA)
Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass to Tyler Warren for a touchdown (38 yards) (+3.87 EPA)
Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass intercepted (-3.78 EPA)
Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mohamed Ibrahim rushes for 7 yards (4th & 3) (+3.61 EPA)
Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass to Theo Johnson for a touchdown (18 yards) (+3.12 EPA)
Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mohamed Ibrahim rushes for 4 yards (4th & 2) (+3.11 EPA)

Key takeaways

Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (45–17) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Sean Clifford (Penn State) — 332.0 yds, 4 TD.
EPA edge: Penn State at 0.213 EPA/play.
Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Minnesota Golden Gophers 17, Penn State Nittany Lions 45 in Week 8 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 17–45.

Where can I find the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Penn State Nittany Lions box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401405120.

Who led Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Penn State Nittany Lions in passing?

Sean Clifford (Penn State) led passers with 332.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Minnesota Golden Gophers at Penn State Nittany Lions in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.