Penn State Will Face ACC Opponent in Pinstripe Bowl, Source Confirms
Penn State earned a Pinstripe Bowl berth after winning its last three games, with potential ACC opponents including Clemson, Pitt, or Duke, the school’s second appearance at Yankee Stadium.
- On Saturday, Greg Pickel reported Penn State Nittany Lions are going to the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium, scheduled for Dec. 27 at noon, first reported by Brett McMurphy of On3.
- Penn State began the season ranked second in the preseason AP Top 25 and was viewed as a national championship contender, winning their final three games including a 40-36 victory over Rutgers to become bowl eligible.
- Terry Smith, the interim head coach, will lead Penn State Nittany Lions in the Pinstripe Bowl, marking their second appearance, 11 years after the 2014 31-30 win over Boston College.
- Penn State's opponent isn't official yet, with several ACC teams listed as possibilities, and matchups will be announced Sunday for the Pinstripe Bowl.
- Smith will stay on under new coach Matt Campbell, who will be introduced Monday, but Penn State players could still opt out after struggles in the 2023 Peach Bowl.
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Penn State will face ACC opponent in Pinstripe Bowl, source confirms
Penn State will play an Atlantic Coast Conference team in the Pinstripe Bowl Dec. 27 in New York, a source confirmed Saturday to the Reading Eagle. Brett McMurphy of On3 first reported Penn State’s bowl destination. The Nittany Lions (6-6) will make their second appearance in the bowl game at Yankee Stadium, 11 years after they defeated Boston College 31-30. Terry Smith, who has served as interim coach since Oct. 12, will coach Penn State in the…
Clemson Accepts Invitation to Face Penn State in 2025 Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl
CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson Football and the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl today announced that the Tigers will face Penn State in the 2025 edition of the game at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 27. Kickoff is slated for noon ET on ABC. Clemson fans are encouraged to stay tuned to ClemsonTigers.com for more information on the 2025 Pinstripe Bowl. The deadline for IPTAY donors to request tickets is 11:59 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Dec. 1…
Reports: Penn State to Play in Pinstripe Bowl
Penn State's postseason destination has been revealed. According to multiple reports, the Nittany Lions will play in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl, which will take place on Dec. 27 at Yankee Stadium. Their opponent will be an ACC team, meaning Virginia, SMU, Miami, Pitt, Georgia Tech, Duke, Cal, Clemson, NC State, Louisville and Wake Forest are options, having all clinched bowl eligibility. Penn State has one previous appearance in the Pinst…
Penn State Bowl Game Destination, Opponent Revealed
We now know where Penn State will be playing in its bowl game and who it will be playing against. Greg Pickel of Blue-White Illustrated reported early Saturday afternoon that Penn State is going to the Pinstripe Bowl, which is scheduled for Dec. 27 at noon in Yankee Stadium. Pittsburgh Sports Now reported that Pinstripe Bowl officials have decided on Penn State-Clemson. Going back to August, many would have pegged Penn State-Clemson as a potenti…
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