After falling to 3-6, Penn State had to fight back to bowl eligibility with a three-game win streak to end the year. Then, when it was reported that Penn State would be heading to the Pinstripe Bowl to face an ACC opponent, Nittany Lions fans understandably had dreams of ending the year on a high note with a rivalry win over Pitt.
Instead, Penn State will face Clemson at Yankee Stadium with a noon kickoff on Saturday, December 27. It is the program’s second appearance in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl and second-ever matchup with Clemson.