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By Neil Rudel nrudel@altoonamirror.com UNIVERSITY PARK — Following are the highlights and lowlights from Penn State’s 35-16 over Michigan State on Saturday at Beaver Stadium: Play of the game: Leading 21-16 and facing fourth-and-2 from the Michigan State 12, Sean Clifford hit Nick Singleton in the left flat, and Singleton scampered into the end zone for a 28-16 lead with 4:31 remaining. Offensive player of the game: Clifford completed 19-of-24 passes for 202 yards and four touchdowns. He was not intercepted. Defensive player of the game: Freshman linebacker Abdul Carter ...

Nittany Lions pull away from Spartans, cap 10-win season

UNIVERSITY PARK – Penn State didn’t save its best for last. Nonetheless, the Nittany Lions were able to close the regular season with a 35-16 victory over Michigan State before 105,154 Saturday at Beaver Stadium. The win was Penn State’s fourth-straight and improved their record to 10-2, their first 10-win season since 2019 and their third in nine years under James Franklin. The Lions took a while to get going on offense, and they missed a pair of short field goals. The defense only allowed a field goal in the first half, but Michigan State executed a pair of long drives to ...

Clifford leaving legacy of perseverance at Penn State

By Neil Rudel nrudel@altoonamirror.com UNIVERSITY PARK — Sean Clifford will exit Penn State with many of its passing records, and yet because the Nittany Lions lost their last six games against Ohio State and Michigan, he won’t be remembered among their all-time great quarterbacks. Clifford has a career record of 30-14 as a four-year starter and team captain, and his accuracy off the field is even higher than on it. As his final days as a Nittany Lion wound down, Clifford admitted he understands the fans’ impatience with him. “I love everything about Penn State, and ...

Lions improve to 6-1 with home victory

The Associated Press UNIVERSITY PARK — Jalen Pickett had 18 points, Seth Lundy scored 15 and Penn State cruised to a 70-57 victory over Lafayette on Friday night. Pickett sank 7 of 10 shots from the floor with eight assists and six rebounds for Penn State (6-1). Lundy hit 3 of 6 from 3-point range and added seven rebounds and two blocks. Camren Wynter sank three shots from beyond the arc and scored 11. Leo O’Boyle was the lone Leopard to score in double figures with 19. He made 6 of 9 shots from the floor, while his teammates sank 12 of 49. O’Boyle made 4 of 5 from distance ...

Lady Lions stay perfect

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Leilani Kapinus made two free throws with 0.9 seconds left in the game as the State women’s basketball pulled off a 60-59 victory over Toledo to preserve its perfect 6-0 season Friday at in the Daytona Beach Invitational. The Lady Lions — at 6-0 — extended their longest winning streak since the 2016-17 team achieved the feat during the non-conference season and are off to the best start since the 1996-97 season (7-0). Penn State finishes out the tournament with Fresno State Saturday at 11 a.m. Toledo (2-3) led for just 30 seconds in the game, but ...

‘Thankful’ Franklin has the holiday spirit

Following are the highlights of James Franklin’s Tuesday press conference: Saturday’s game: vs. Michigan State (4 p.m, FS1) Records: Penn State is 9-2 overall and 6-2 in the Big Ten. Michigan State is 5-6 overall and 3-5 in the Big Ten. Last week: Penn State won at Rutgers 55-10; Michigan State lost at home to Indiana in double overtime, 39-31. Rankings: Penn State is ranked No. 11 by the Associated Press. Main storyline Franklin was in a festive mood and playfully interrupted many questioners with a Thanksgiving Day preference test. “Turkey or ham,” ...