Penn State vs. Clemson Meet in Saturday’s Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium
Heavy opt-outs on both sides create uncertainty for a matchup with conflicting forecasts.
Overview
- Kickoff is noon ET on Dec. 27 on ABC, with Dave Pasch, Dusty Dvoracek and Taylor McGregor on the broadcast.
- Clemson enters 7-5 on a five-game winning streak, while Penn State is 6-6 after closing with three straight wins under interim coach Terry Smith.
- Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik is confirmed to play in his final game for the Tigers.
- Clemson’s defense is without multiple starters, including Peter Woods and Avieon Terrell, while Penn State will miss running back Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen remains available.
- Oddsmakers list Clemson as roughly a 3.5-point favorite, ESPN’s predictor gives Penn State a 65.3% chance to win, and five of six USA TODAY panelists picked Clemson.