Penn State scored 17 unanswered points in the fourth quarter Saturday to defeat Maryland, 31-14 at Maryland Stadium. The Nittany Lions were led by wide receiver Jahan Dotson who caught 11 passes for 242 yards and three touchdowns. Dotson set a school record for most yards receiving in a game. His touchdowns were from 86, 38 and 21 yards.
Penn State’s defense put the finishing touch on the game when safety Ji’Ayir Brown returned an interception for a touchdown with 2:39 left putting the Lions up 31-14.
Penn State will return to Beaver Stadium next Saturday to host the number 7 Michigan Wolverines at noon.