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Live updates: Penn State strikes first, takes 7-0 lead

Penn State strikes first

Starting at their own 6, Penn State picked up six yards on first down as Trace McSorley became the school's all-time leading passer.

A couple of plays later, Miles Sanders took a carry up the middle for 78 yards, the longest run surrendered by the Spartans this season. The next play, McSorley hit KJ Hamler in the end zone for a touchdown with just over five minutes left in the first quarter.

Matt Dotson gets first catch, offense still struggles

Following the Penn State fumble, Brian Lewerke hit tight end Matt Dotson for 18 yards on first down to get the ball near midfield.