Penn State started the second quarter with a 90 yard drive. The Nittany Lions capped off the drive with a 2-yard pass from Matt McGloin to Alan Robinson, his second of the afternoon. Sam Ficken missed the PAT and Penn State led 20-0.
Trey Miller fumbled to end Navy's next drive.
Penn State drove inside Navy's 10-yard line on their next possession, but turned the ball over on downs.
The half ended, putting a halt to Navy's final possession of the first half.