College Football · FBS · Week 7 · Recap
Michigan Beat Penn State 21-18
The Michigan Wolverines edged the Penn State Nittany Lions 21-18 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, MI on Saturday, October 17, 2026 in FBS college football Week 7 action.
Penn State led 3-0 at halftime. Michigan came back after the break to take the win. The third quarter swung it: Michigan outscored its opponent 14-0.
Michigan moves to 4-2, while Penn State falls to 3-4.
Top performers
Rocco Becht (PSU, QB): 28/44, 267 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT
Carson Hansen (PSU, RB): 15 CAR, 51 YDS, 1 TD
Chase Sowell (PSU, WR): 11 REC, 151 YDS, 1 TD
Tommy Carr (MICH, QB): 5/7, 47 YDS
Savion Hiter (MICH, RB): 11 CAR, 78 YDS
JJ Buchanan (MICH, WR): 3 REC, 36 YDS
Scoring summary
- Q1 5:58PSURyan Barker 24 Yd Field Goal3-0
- Q3 11:58MICHBryson Kuzdzal 43 Yd Run3-7
- Q3 2:14MICHJordan Marshall 1 Yd Run3-14
- Q4 11:40PSUCarson Hansen 2 Yd Run11-14
- Q4 2:58MICHTommy Carr 12 Yd Run11-21
- Q4 1:11PSUChase Sowell 24 Yd pass from Rocco Becht18-21
Team stats
| PSU | MICH | |
|---|---|---|
| Total yards | 332 | 301 |
| First downs | 22 | 15 |
| Third down | 4-12 | 5-12 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Possession | 32:02 | 27:58 |