Penn State's offense picked up a historic 718 total yards.
Clifford was elevated after starter Jordan Love went down with an injury.
The Nittany Lions are without K.J. Winston, Andrew Rappleyea, and Jaxon Smolik against Kent State.
The Nittany Lions return to the field on Saturday after a bye last week.
The Golden Flashes' offense and defense rank last in FBS.
This is the first year Penn State Athletics has offered a student ticket exchange.