The Wolverines were able to find the endzone in each of the game's four quarters as Jim Harbaugh handed James Franklin his fourth loss of the season. Penn State's offense barely surpassed the 200 total-yard mark and they could only manage six second-half points as they fell short in Happy Valley.
Jake Rudock completed 25 of 38 passes and connected with Jake Butt and Amara Darboh for touchdowns through the air. Jehu Chesson led the Wolverines pass-catchers with 69 receiving yards on the day. Tight end Jake Butt added 66 yards and a score. De'Veon Smith led the Michigan ground attack, though he could only manage 39 yards on 13 carries.