Recap

Michigan edged Penn State 21-18 (Week 7, 2026)

Michigan edged Penn State 21-18 at Michigan Stadium. Now Michigan is 4-2, 1-2 in Big Ten play, and Penn State is 3-4, 0-4 in Big Ten play.

Michigan edged Penn State 21-18 (Week 7, 2026)
Game info
Kickoff3:30 PM ET
VenueMichigan Stadium
SpreadMichigan -6
Total43.5
Television, streaming & radio
TVCBS
StreamingParamount+

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How it played out

Michigan edged Penn State 21-18 at Michigan Stadium in Week 7. Michigan trailed 3-0 at halftime and came back. The lead changed hands once. Michigan went ahead for good on a touchdown with 11:58 left in the third quarter. Michigan's largest lead was 11 points. Penn State led by as many as 3.

By the numbers

Michigan gained 301 total yards to Penn State's 332. Turnovers: Michigan 2, Penn State 3.

For Michigan, Tommy Carr completed 5 of 7 passes for 47 yards. Savion Hiter ran 11 times for 78 yards. JJ Buchanan caught 3 passes for 36 yards.

For Penn State, Rocco Becht completed 28 of 44 passes for 267 yards and a touchdown, with 2 interceptions. Carson Hansen ran 15 times for 51 yards and a touchdown. Chase Sowell caught 11 passes for 151 yards and a touchdown.

What it means

After the game, Michigan is 4-2, 1-2 in Big Ten play, and Penn State is 3-4, 0-4 in Big Ten play. It counts in the Big Ten standings, where the top two teams meet in the Big Ten Championship Game.

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