Penn State to Face Ole Miss in Peach Bowl Showdown
Matchup Marks First Meeting Between the Teams, Penn State's Debut in Peach Bowl
- Penn State and Ole Miss, both 10-2, will face off in the Peach Bowl on December 30, marking the first time the two teams have met.
- Penn State's new offensive coordinator, Andy Kotelnicki, will observe the team during bowl preparations but will not officially take over until after the game.
- Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin does not anticipate any of his players opting out of the bowl game to prepare for the NFL draft.
- Penn State leads the nation in total defense, allowing only 223.2 yards per game, while Ole Miss ranks 15th in total offense, averaging 455.4 yards per game.
- This will be Ole Miss's third appearance in the Peach Bowl and Penn State's first.