UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State will make its second appearance in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl when the Nittany Lions take on ACC foe Clemson at noon on Saturday, Dec. 27, in Yankee Stadium in New York City. The game will air on ABC.
This will be the second matchup between the Nittany Lions and the Tigers, who last met in the 1988 Citrus Bowl. The Nittany Lions last played in the Pinstripe Bowl in 2014, earning a 31-30 overtime win over Boston College.
“We’re honored to represent Big Ten in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium, one of the most historic venues in all of sports,” said Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Patrick Kraft. “Bringing together two iconic brands — Penn State and the New York Yankees — creates a truly special experience for our student-athletes and fans. Spending Christmas in New York City makes this bowl experience even more memorable. We can't wait to bring Nittany Nation to the Big Apple.”
“We’re thrilled to represent Penn State in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium,” said interim head coach Terry Smith. “Playing in New York City is special, especially with so many of the greatest alumni in the world living in the tri-state area. Our guys have worked relentlessly all season, and this is another chance to show the toughness and pride that define this program. We’ve battled through adversity, stayed together and earned the right to compete one more time as a family. This group is hungry and we’re ready for this opportunity.”