Penn State had to wait a long time for its fourth victory of the season, and its first in Big Ten play.

Terry Smith’s Nittany Lions earned it by dominating Michigan State at scrimmage in a 28-10 victory on Saturday in East Lansing. PSU also took home the Land Grant Trophy.

Penn State (4-6, 1-6) ran the ball better and the Lions’ defense pitched a second-half shutout.

Let’s get to the turning point and hand out some game balls.

TURNING POINT

There was little separating Penn State and Michigan State after three quarters. The Nittany Lions led 14-10 after 45 minutes but a win was still within reach for the Spartans.

The Lions’ offense seized control of the game with a 13-play 76-yard touchdown drive in the fourth quarter that ate up 9:05.

Quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer’s four-yard t

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