Penn State running back Nicholas Singleton follows the block of Olaivavega Ioane (No. 71 pictured) on Michigan State's Cal Haladay (No. 27 pictured). Singleton's 14-yard touchdown was the team's final score in the game.
The Michigan State Spartans (4-8) battled valiantly against the Penn State Nittany Lions (10-2) for one half. Leading by 13 points after the first two quarters, the Nittany Lions pulled away with 15 points in the third stanza. They went on to shutout the Spartans 42-0 in the final game of the regular season.
Penn State was led by one of quarterback Drew Allar’s best performances in 2023. After 70-and-79- yard passing performances against Michigan and Rutgers, respectively, Allar completed 17-of-26 passes for 292 yards and two touchdowns against the Spartans. His 60-yard post route to wide receiver Omari Evans nearly produced another touchdown before backup quarterback Beau Pribula rushed for a two-yard score.
Defensive coordinator Manny Diaz’s top-ranked defense nationally held Michigan State to a conversion rate of just 15-percent (2-of-13) on third downs and totaled seven quarterback sacks. The dominant effort was led by senior defensive end Adisa Issac (7 tackles, QB sack, 1.5 TFLs) and linebacker Abdul Carter (3 tackles, 2 QB sacks, 2 TFLs).
Michigan State defensive back Jaden Mangham secures a tackle against Penn State WR Dante Cephus. Mangham finished his sophomore campaign with 53 tackles, four interceptions and three pass breakups.
Penn State offensive linemen - LT Olu Fashunu (No. 74 pictured) and LG JB Nelson (No. 56 pictured)- pass off an E-T stunt from Michigan State defenders Derrick Harmon (No. 41 pictured) and Zion Young (No. 5 pictured).
Penn State's Nicholas Singleton (seen celebrating his eighth touchdown of the season) finished with 118 yards on 18 carries. He averaged 11.9 yards per reception on 26 catches in 2023.
Penn State quarterback Drew Allar was effective throwing from inside the pocket, but got this ball off while under pressure from Michigan State defensive end Zion Young (No. 9 pictured).
Penn State OL coach Phil Trautwein makes sideline adjustments with the offensive line, while assistant head coach Ja'Juan Seider does the same with the tight ends.
Penn State DE Adisa Issac had a dominant game against Michigan State, totaling seven tackles, a QB sack and 1.5 tackles for losses.
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter was a terror for Michigan State. Carter posted two quarterback sacks among his three tackles.
Michigan State's fans showed up the Spartans for the team's season finale at Ford Field in Detroit.
Penn State's Adisa Isaac (No. 20 pictured) was one of the Big Ten's best at creating negative plays. Isaac finished second in the conference with 16 tackles for losses.
Penn State's Tyler Warren could not quite reach this potential touchdown reception vs. Michigan State in 2023. He did reach first-round status, however, in Indianapollis.
Penn State's Adisa Isaac finishes the quarterback sack against Michigan State's Katin Houser in the third quarter. Isaac finished his final campaign with 7.5 quarterback sacks.
Michigan State linebacker Jordan Hall finishes one of his team-leading 12 tackles on the night. Hall- who also had one quarterback sack- finished his freshman campaign with 67 tackles, 4.5 QB sacks and 7.5 tackles for losses.
Penn State running back Nicholas Singleton follows the block of Olaivavega Ioane (No. 71 pictured) on Michigan State's Cal Haladay (No. 27 pictured). Singleton's 14-yard touchdown was the team's final score in the game.
