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Penn State’s Big Ten championship season in 2016 was sparked by an overtime win over Minnesota at home in October.
Minnesota also upset the Nittany Lions in 2019, ultimately costing the Nittany Lions a shot at the College Football Playoff.
Finally, in 2024, the Nittany Lions narrowly avoided an upset in a 1-point win that would have cost the Nittany Lions their slot in the Big Ten championship game.
All this to say, PJ Fleck has consistently kept the Golden Gophers playing hard and they will once again be a tough out in 2026.
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5. Minnesota Golden Gophers: PJ Fleck’s History of Spoiling Penn State Seasons
While Minnesota went just 8-5 in 2025, the Golden Gophers have caused problems for the Nittany Lions over the past decade.Penn State’s Big Ten championship season in 2016 was sparked by an overtime win over Minnesota at home in October.
Minnesota also upset the Nittany Lions in 2019, ultimately costing the Nittany Lions a shot at the College Football Playoff.
Finally, in 2024, the Nittany Lions narrowly avoided an upset in a 1-point win that would have cost the Nittany Lions their slot in the Big Ten championship game.
All this to say, PJ Fleck has consistently kept the Golden Gophers playing hard and they will once again be a tough out in 2026.
Penn State Football 2026 Schedule Analysis: Top 5 Toughest Matchups for Matt Campbell
Matt Campbell caught a massive scheduling break in Year 1 at Penn State, but these 5 trap games—including USC and Kyle Whittingham's Michigan—could ruin a CFP run.
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Go Gophers!!