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Michigan State Football vs. Penn State Official Game Thread: The Nittany Lions Beat MSU, 39-24

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Michigan State Football vs. Penn State Official Game Thread: The Nittany Lions Beat MSU, 39-24
Michigan State Football vs. Penn State Official Game Thread: The Nittany Lions Beat MSU, 39-24

Last weekend, Rocky Lombardi exited the blowout loss against Ohio State due to an injury. 

Payton Thorne took over for the remainder of regulation and moved the offense far more effectively than his teammate. 

Mel Tucker updated his status on Tuesday while confirming the quarterback evaluation was ongoing. 

He's ready to dive headfirst into recruiting battles with early signing period around the corner and described his ideal QB. 

And the first-year head coach won't be afraid to "fight" for players he wants, especially if Tucker believes MSU can land the prospect. 

Please make sure to continue refreshing your page for the latest scores, highlights, and information as MSU battles for the Land Grant Trophy. 

It's Game Day

Update: I'm covering the game remotely today. Based on everything I'm seeing, Lombardi isn't dressed for MSU. Thorne taking snaps from Nick Samac, and Noah Kim made the trip to Penn State. 

Update: CB Chris Jackson not in uniform for Michigan State. WR Ricky White is out again, and RB Jordon Simmons is dressed. DNP in games vs. OSU & Northwestern. 

Update: QB Payton Thorne will make his first career start today. 

Coin Toss: Penn State wins the toss and defers to the second half. MSU to receive the opening kickoff. 

Scoring Update #1: Jake Pinegar's 24-yard field goal is good. 

PSU 3 MSU 0 

6:06 left in the first quarter. 

End of the first quarter: PSU 3 MSU 0

Scoring Update #2: Payton Thorne's 45-yard pass to Jalen Nailor is complete for 45-yards and a touchdown. PAT GOOD.

MSU 7 PSU 3

13:50 left in the second quarter. 

Scoring Update #3: QB Sean Clifford rushes into the end zone for a 31-yard score. PAT GOOD.

PSU 10 MSU 7

10:00 left in the second quarter. 

Scoring Update #4: Thorne to WR Tre'Von Morgan is complete for a touchdown. PAT GOOD.

MSU 14 PSU 10

6:24 left in the second quarter.

Injury Update: Antjuan Simmons limping off the field.

Scoring Update #5: Thorne's pass to Nailor is complete for six points. PAT GOOD.

MSU 21 PSU 10

1:26 left in the second quarter. 

Halftime: MSU 21 PSU 10

Scoring Update #6: Clifford's throw is complete for a score. Two-point conversion is good. 

MSU 21 PSU 18

10:07 left in the third quarter. 

Scoring Update #7: Matt Coghlin's 23-yard field goal is good.

MSU 24 PSU 18

1:59 left in the third quarter. 

Scoring Update #8: QB Will Levis runs into the endzone for a one-yard touchdown. PAT GOOD.

PSU 25 MSU 24

0:02 left in the third quarter. 

End of the third quarter: PSU 25 MSU 24

Scoring Update #9: It's Clifford to Washington for a 49-yard touchdown. PAT GOOD.

PSU 32 MSU 24 

12:18 left in the fourth quarter. 

Scoring Update #10: Jahan Dotson returns the punt for a touchdown. 

PSU 39 MSU 24 

11:24 left in the fourth quarter. 

Final Score: PSU 39 MSU 24

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