PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Penn State had to reach deep to win its sixth regular-season game and finish .500.

Rutgers pushed Terry Smith’s Nittany Lions to the limit before PSU gained control of this Big Ten contest late, prevailing 40-36 on Saturday on a defensive touchdown.

Penn State is 6-6 and bowl eligible. Rutgers ends its season 5-7.

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

TURNING POINT

Rutgers had the lead (36-33) and the ball in Penn State territory. But Scarlet Knights quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis had the ball slip out of his hand for a fumble.

Penn State linebacker Amare Campbell picked it up and raced 61 yards for the eventual game-winning touchdown with 7:27 to play.

GAME BALLS

OFFENSE

Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton

There was no separating these two senior

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