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WATCH: Michigan secures win over Penn State with 47-yard touchdown

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STATE COLLEGE, PA - NOVEMBER 13: Cade McNamara #12 of the Michigan Wolverines looks to pass against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the first half at Beaver Stadium on November 13, 2021 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Erick All chose a good time for his first career touchdown. It proved to be the game-winner in Michigan’s game against Penn State.

After the Nittany Lions took the lead with a field goal, the Wolverines answered right back with a 47-yard touchdown pass to All from Cade McNamara. It proved to be the game-winner as Michigan defeated Penn State 21-17.

The touchdown was All’s first career touchdown reception — and it came at a good time. He had four total catches for 64 yards on the day.

Michigan had a 14-6 lead until Penn State marched down and scored a touchdown with 7:35 to play in the fourth quarter. The Nittany Lions tied it up after a successful two-point conversion, and got the ball right back on a strip-sack at the Michigan 24. They settled for a field goal to take a 17-14 advantage. That set up the game-winning drive.

How Michigan beat Penn State

The Wolverines ran a balanced offensive attack on Saturday, led by 217 yards in the air from McNamara. He went 19 for 29 passing and threw three touchdowns, including the game-winner to All. Hassan Haskins had a big day on the ground, as well, rushing for 156 yards on 31 carries.

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For Penn State, Sean Clifford went 23 for 43 passing for 205 yards and a touchdown in the air. Keyvone Lee led the rushing attack with 88 yards on 20 carries.

The victory improved Michigan to 6-1 in Big Ten play, with the lone loss coming to Michigan State two weeks ago. Penn State, which was at one point the No. 4 team in the nation, is now 3-4 in conference action and 6-3 overall.

Michigan now has to get ready for its final two games, starting with Maryland next week on the road. But the last game of the year is the big one: Ohio State in Ann Arbor on Nov. 27.

The Nittany Lions have Rutgers coming up next week at home before traveling to Michigan State Nov. 27 for a showdown with Mel Tucker’s Spartans.