The gymnast scored 22 points for the night and will move on to week three.
Penn State struggled in the first half but came back to score two goals within six minutes and secure the win.
After three straight loses, the Nittany Lions came back to beat Michigan State and will aim to grow their momentum.
Penn State fell to the Spartans in a top-ten match for only its second loss of the season.
Kailtyn MacBean recorded her 10th goal of the season in the win.
The bronze medalist secured 21 points in his first dance.