The Gophers fell to 6-5, 4-4 Big Ten, while Penn State (10-1, 7-1) stayed alive for a good spot in the expanded College Football Playoff race. 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.

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.

MINNEAPOLIS -- No. 4 Penn State had its hands full in a 26-25 victory over the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Saturday in Minneapolis. The Nittany Lions’ offensive line had few answers when it came to blocking redshirt sophomore Anthony Smith, who starred at Shippensburg High School.

Gophers QB Max Brosmer, wide receiver Daniel Jackson, defensive back Jack Henderson and defensive lineman Anthony Smith react after a 26-25 loss to Penn State on Senior Day at Huntington Bank Stadium to drop to 6-5 on the season.

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

Minnesota Gophers dominate out of the gate. There isn’t a way for the Minnesota Gophers to have played a better first quarter than they did. Despite Penn State coming in with th

Penn State beats Minnesota 26-25 in a wild and competitive game. Tyler Warren was a critical offense weapon for the Nittany Lions with 8 catches for 102 yards. The #4 team in the country came from behind to secure a win and keep their hopes alive for a College Football Playoff invitation.