Northwestern running back Evan Hull, who entered leading the country in yards from scrimmage, finished with 96. The Nittany Lions held the Wildcats to just 31 rushing yards. Linebacker Curtis Jacobs recovered to keep the score 14-0 at halftime. Penn State's end hit Hilinski two plays later to force another fumble. Cameron Mitchell recovered for the Wildcats. Singleton's up and down day continued, with the freshman fumbling again Penn State's next possession when Rod Heard drilled him behind the line of scrimmage. The Nittany Lions turned that giveaway into points, too, when Singleton plowed in from two yards out seven plays later. Shortly afterward, a bad snap bounced at his feet and Penn State defensive end Nick Tarburton hopped on it. Hilinski didn't complete his first pass until 10 minutes before halftime. Strange leapt over a defender at the goal line to make it 7-0 late in the first. Northwestern gained just 13 yards in the first quarter and gave the ball back when Ji'Ayir Brown intercepted Ryan Hilinski and returned it to midfield.Ĭlifford led a quick five-play drive from there, and found tight end Brenton Strange open in the flat. Xander Mueller recovered a Singleton fumble and Bryce Gallagher intercepted Clifford, but Penn State's defense kept the Wildcats (1-3, 1-1) from taking advantage. Penn State coughed up the ball twice on its first three drives.
Nick Singleton had 21 carries for 87 yards and a touchdown, Sean Clifford completed 10 of 20 passes for 140 yards with a touchdown and Kaytron Allen added 86 rushing yards on 21 carries to help Penn State (5-0, 2-0 Big Ten) stay unbeaten heading into an off week where they'll have plenty to clean up.īoth teams struggled early, combining for six turnovers in the first half.
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