How to watch Penn State football opposite Minnesota: Time, channel, streaming info, and more
Penn State returns to action on Saturday when it welcomes Minnesota for a primetime matchup. The Lions and Golden Gophers both enter the Big Ten crossover clash after losing last week. Both sides hope to prevent sliding in the standings any further.
“Minnesota wants to run the ball,” Penn State coach James Franklin said back on Tuesday. “They want to constrict the life out of the game in terms of time and possession, all those types of things. We’re going to have to be ready to defend the run and the play-action passes that come off it for them.
“They got a really, really productive back that they did a great job within their system. So that will be a challenge, no doubt about it. We are going to need to be ready. The corrections we made on Sunday from the previous game as well as getting prepared for what Minnesota is going to try to do obviously is going to be a big storyline in this game.”
Added Minnesota coach PJ Fleck in his own news conference:
“They’re Penn State. They’re really, really talented in every position, they’re big, they’re long, they’re physical, they got a lot of experience. James [Franklin] does such a great job. I have such respect for him and what he’s been able to accomplish. When you read what James has actually done there, it’s amazing.
“To stay at the top like that and to do what he’s done and the sustainability he’s had. It’s pretty impressive. So they’re really good football team. We’re studying as we speak right now.”
How can you watch the Penn State-Minnesota showdown if you aren’t inside Beaver Stadium? Read on for time and television information, the latest spread, and more.
Minnesota at Penn State: Game time and details
Penn State is 9-6 all-time against Minnesota. The Golden Gophers won the most recent meeting, however, back in 2019 in Minneapolis. The Lions took the first-ever meeting between the two schools by a 38-20 count back in 1993 at Beaver Stadium. Now, the programs will meet there again.
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Here’s what you need to know to get ready for this one:
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Date: Saturday, Oct. 22
Location: Beaver Stadium in State College, Pa.
Weather: Here’s the latest forecast: “Generally fair. Low 39F. Winds light and variable.” Temps should actually approach 70 degrees during the daytime portion of the tailgate. And, winds should not be a factor.
The line: Penn State is a 4.5-point favorite, per VegasInsider
Over/under: 44.5 points
How to watch, stream Lions-Golden Gophers
ABC will televise this game in primetime. Joe Tessitore (play-by-play), Greg McElroy (color), and Kate Davis (sideline reporter) have the call. Penn State also played on ABC back in Week 2.
WatchESPN is the streaming home for games on ABC such as this one.
The Penn State Sports Network will also be on the radio airwaves with Steve Jones, Jack Ham, and Brian Tripp. It airs on 99.5 & 103.7 FM/1450 AM locally and at GoPSUSports.com online.
Follow along with Blue-White Illustrated
Blue-White Illustrated will have live updates on its home page starting before kickoff. And, premium members can chat with our staff and fellow Penn State fans inside The Lions Den forum during every game. Not a subscriber? Sign up for $1 for one year of access by clicking here.
