Penn State-Minnesota Kickoff Stays on Schedule After Travel Delay

Minnesota was expected to reach State College shortly before noon on November 14, about 17 hours later than originally planned. The team’s charter left Minneapolis at 10:10 a.m. ET after a nationwide FAA ground stop on November 13 disrupted travel. The flight was expected to take about two hours, leaving the Gophers roughly five hours at their hotel before heading to Beaver Stadium. The game remained scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.

Penn State’s Friday injury report marked edge rusher Caleb Bacon, defensive back Jeremiah Cooper and Jahmir Joseph, a cornerback, as questionable. Left tackle Malachi Goodman was probable after missing much of the second half against Washington. Receiver Koby Howard remained out, his seventh consecutive game missed; coach Matt Campbell said the team was holding off on his return until he was fully ready.

Minnesota listed defensive linemen Riley Sunram and Theorin Randle as out. Sunram has 5.5 tackles for loss, second-most on the team, and the two linemen have three sacks combined. Cornerback John Nestor was questionable, while tight end Pierce Walsh was probable.

DraftKings had Penn State favored by 12.5 points, two points more than earlier in the week. The money line was Penn State -500 and Minnesota +380, with the total set at 42.5 points.

FS1 is scheduled to televise the game, with Dan Hellie and Robert Smith calling it. FOX One will stream the broadcast. Brian Tripp is set to join Steve Jones on Penn State’s radio coverage, filling in for Jack Ham as he continues recovering from a medical emergency he experienced the previous Saturday.