The matchup against Minnesota meant more than just a simple game for Penn State.
The No. 20 Nittany Lions faced the Golden Gophers in their last regular home game, the seventh of ten conference matches. Both teams started their playing week with a conference play win and looked to extend the streak on Sunday.
The blue and white entered Jeffrey Field with a 10-3-2 record, 4-2-1 against the Big Ten. Meanwhile, the Golden Gophers held a 9-2-3 record, 3-2-2 in conference play.
Penn State defeated Minnesota 3-2.
Less than a minute into the game, Penn State struck first.