Sept. 19, 2016
UNIVERSITY PARK, PA. - The Nittany Lions meet the Minnesota Golden Gophers for the first time since 2013 on Oct. 1 in a game that will kick at 3:30 p.m. on Big Ten Network. The Penn State-Minnesota contest also airs on the Penn State Sports Network (2 p.m. airtime) and GoPSUsports.com.
Penn State is 8-5 all-time against Minnesota. The Gophers claimed a 24-10 victory the last time the teams met in Minneapolis. Minnesota is making its first trip to Beaver Stadium since 2009 when Penn State collected a 20-0 win. In that 2009 contest, Penn State shutout the Gophers, 20-0, led by NaVorro Bowman's eight tackles and Josh Hull's interceptions. Offensively, the Nittany Lions' were led by Daryll Clark's 287 passing yards and two total touchdowns (one passing, one rushing).
Single game tickets for the 2016 campaign are on sale now. To purchase tickets or for more information, fans can visit www.PSUnrivaled.com, call 1-800-NITTANY or visit the Bryce Jordan Center ticket office weekdays from 10 a.m-6 p.m.