Overview
- Kickoff is 12:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, Dec. 27 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, with ABC televising the game.
- Clemson expects a heavily depleted roster, as Dabo Swinney cited about 21 injured players plus additional opt-outs, with four starting offensive linemen and several defensive standouts unavailable.
- Penn State will be coached by interim Terry Smith with Matt Campbell already hired, and notable absences include Nicholas Singleton, Zane Durant, Zakee Wheatley and Vega Ioane, with Ethan Grunkemeyer at quarterback.
- Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik is expected to play in what is set to be his final game for the Tigers.
- Oddsmakers have listed Clemson as a small favorite in some books, while ESPN’s SP+ gives Penn State roughly a 64–65% win probability, with a cold, possibly snowy forecast adding uncertainty.