Halfway through the first quarter Saturday, Michigan seemed destined for a 42-7 type of game against Penn State.
After 76 yards fueled by eight runs on the opening drive, the offense bogged down for large stretches of the next two quarters — including a trio of three-and-outs. Seven minutes into the third, the score stood at only 14-0.
12 plays and 83 yards later, Zach Gentry snared a seven-yard touchdown pass from Shea Patterson to extend the lead to three scores. A maize and blue flood ensued, drowning James Franklin and the Nittany Lions under 21 fourth-quarter points.