UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Following this week's open date, the No. 5-ranked Nittany Lions visit No. 13 Minnesota Nov. 9 at noon on ABC, it was announced today. The game will also be available on the Penn State Sports Network (10:30 a.m. airtime) and GoPSUsports.com.
Penn State is 9-5 all-time against Minnesota, including a 4-3 record in the Twin Cities. This is Penn State's first visit to Minneapolis since 2013. The last time the Nittany Lions and Golden Gophers met, Saquon Barkley ripped off a 25-yard run in overtime to secure a 29-26 win for the Blue & White. Trace McSorley paced the offense with 335 passing yards, 73 rushing yards and two total touchdowns (1 passing, 1 rushing). Marcus Allen led the defense with 22 tackles on the day, while Jordan Smith grabbed a key interception.
The Nittany Lions are on off this weekend before visiting No. 13 Minnesota Nov. 9. The Nittany Lions' remaining home schedule includes Big Ten games against Indiana (Nov. 15) and Rutgers (Nov. 30 – Senior Day).
Single-game tickets are available for the 2019 Penn State Football season presented by PSECU. Fans can visit www.PSUnrivaled.com, call 1-800-NITTANY weekdays from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. or visit the Bryce Jordan Center ticket office weekdays from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Mark Selders