Michigan answers with touchdown
On its next drive, Michigan responded to the Penn State field goal. The drive was extended by key third down conversions on 16- and 39-yard passes from quarterback Jake Rudock to receiver Jehu Chesson. Rudock found tight end Jake Butt for a 26-yard pass-and-catch for the touchdown. The point after attempt was good, and with 7:43 to go in the first quarter, Michigan leads 7-3.
Penn State scores first
Penn State got on the board first, on a 23-yard field goal from kicker Tyler Davis. A 56-yard run from Saquon Barkley took the Nittany Lions to the red zone.