Intercollegiate Athletics

Photo gallery: Penn State earns road victory at Michigan State

Interim head coach Terry Smith notches first career win

Linebackers Dominic DeLuca, left, and Keon Wylie display the Land Grant Trophy after Penn State's victory over Michigan State, 28-10, on Nov. 15, in East Lansing, Michigan. The Land Grant Trophy, which pays homage to Penn State's and Michigan State's roots as land-grant universities, is presented to the winner of the matchup between the Nittany Lions and Spartans. Credit: Curtis Chan / Penn State. Creative Commons

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The Penn State football team earned a road win against Michigan State on Nov. 15, dominating 28-10.

The victory marked interim head coach Terry Smith's first career win, and senior running back Kaytron Allen led the way with a career rushing day with 181 rushing yards and a pair of touchdowns.

The Land Grant Trophy, established in 1993 in recognition of Penn State and Michigan State's status as pioneering land-grant institutions, was retained by Penn State. 

The Nittany Lions next will host Nebraska at 7 p.m. on Nov. 22 at Beaver Stadium to close out its home game schedule.

Last Updated November 16, 2025

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