Penn State routs Minnesota for its 3rd straight win, becomes bowl eligible [updated]

STATE COLLEGE – The Minnesota football team began its journey Friday afternoon to State College and didn’t arrive until shortly after noon Saturday because of the nationwide flight shutdown. The Nittany Lions took advantage of the weary Golden Gophers, building a four-touchdown lead in the first half and subduing them 42-14 at half-empty Beaver Stadium. “My respect for P.J. (Minnesota…