After picking up a draw against Michigan on Thursday, the Nittany Lions came out hungry against the Spartans and converted a goal in the first six minutes of play.
Penn State most recently put together a 41-13 victory over Northwestern on Saturday in Evanston, highlighted by a 17-point third quarter.
The win against the Golden Gophers proved the Nittany Lions have what it takes to beat ranked teams on the road.
Despite ultimately defeating the Wildcats in a blowout, the Nittany Lions were trapped in a shootout in the first half.
Penn State overcame a sluggish first half with 31 points and an interception in the second.
Potts was forced to come into the Nittany Lions' matchup with Northwestern after an injury put Allen on the sideline.