Minnesota HC Praises Penn State Ahead of Big Ten Matchup

The Penn State Nittany Lions were able to come away with a massive win this past weekend against the Washington Huskies on the road.

Penn State came into the game fresh off a win over Purdue, but there were questions about how the team would play on the road. Washington had been one of the more interesting teams in the Big Ten, but the Nittany Lions were able to overcome the odds to win.

The final score came in at 28-25, with Penn State holding off a late rally from the Huskies to get the win. The Nittany Lions were held scoreless in the second half of the game, which could be a concern going forward, but for now, a win is a win.

Penn State now sits with a record of 5-4 on the season, with the group on a two-game win streak heading into the current week. The Nittany Lions will be hosting the Minnesota Golden Gophers this week, giving them another tough test.

Minnesota will be coming into the game also at 5-4, with the team having lost two games in a row. The Golden Gophers got off to a strong start this season, but the recent streak has killed all momentum.

Both teams understand the stakes of the game, with bowl game eligibility on the line. But each side also wants to make a statement in the Big Ten standings as well.

Ahead of the game, Minnesota head coach P. J. Fleck had some praise for the Nittany Lions, giving them credit for how they've played of late. Fleck said that Penn State has figured some things out after a slow middle part of the year, giving the team a lot of respect heading into the matchup.

Penn State has played much better over the last two weeks, with the team being able to get wins. The Nittany Lions have found a recipe for success, with the squad getting the rushing game going strong.

Against Washington, Penn State was able to rush for 174 yards, showing a strong outing on the ground again. This has allowed quarterback Rocco Becht to play more freely, giving him more confidence to work with on the field.

When Becht has not turned the ball over, the Nittany Lions have been able to find more success in games. If he can keep this up against Minnesota, Penn State could have a good chance to take home the win again.

Kickoff between Penn State and Minnesota is set for 4:00 p.m. PT/7:00 p.m. ET.