Final: No. 2 Penn State 42, No. 19 Michigan 13

Key play: Trace McSorley scores 3-yard TD at end of first half

After Penn State got off to a blazing start, Michigan adjusted and handled the blow quite well. Penn State badly needed a touchdown drive at the end of the first half. In just 53 seconds, that’s what it got. Instead of potentially going into the half up 14-13 with Michigan getting the ball at the start of the second half, McSorley diced up the Wolverines and finished off the drive with one of his three TD runs. From there, it was all Penn State.

Offensive star: Saquon Barkley, Penn State

I could’ve gone with McSorley, who scored four touchdowns. But because of that ugly interception, I went with Barkley. I don’t think many would fight me on that. The 69-yard touchdown run to start off the game was electric, as was the bobbled catch for a score in the second half.

In all, Barkley finished with 161 yards from scrimmage and three touchdowns. In a big-time game Barkley game up especially big for a Penn State offense that benefitted greatly just from having him on the field. It’s no secret who the Heisman Trophy favorite is.

What it means: Michigan eliminated from CFP, Penn State not

Breaking news, right? With two losses, Michigan is basically out of the B1G East, B1G conference title and College Football Playoff races. The Wolverines just didn’t have the offensive weapons to keep pace with Penn State. We thought this could be a “rebuilding year” at Michigan, and surely that went out the window after the Florida game. Instead, the Wolverines will have to catch a break to finish third in the East.

Penn State, on the other hand, is alive and well to defend its B1G crown. The Lions got their revenge on Michigan after last year’s 49-10 drubbing in Ann Arbor, but it also meant something more important. That game at Ohio State next week just got that much more important. You know, in case you didn’t realize that already.