Ally Schlegel scored the game's lone goal in the 75th minute of Sunday's match.
Andrew Privett's goal in the 75th minute propelled the Nittany Lions past the Wolverines to close out their regular season.
The College Football Playoff rankings will come out at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 1.
The Nittany Lions outscored Lindenwood 11-3 over the weekend.