Overview
- Safety Zakee Wheatley announced on social media that he will skip the bowl to focus on draft preparation.
- Defensive tackle Zane Durant previously confirmed his opt-out and accepted a Senior Bowl invitation after posting 25 tackles and four sacks this season.
- Interim head coach Terry Smith confirmed Durant’s decision earlier in the week and praised his impact anchoring the defensive line.
- Penn State faces Clemson in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium on Dec. 27.
- PennLive reports further staff turnover, including defensive coordinator Jim Knowles expected to depart and two assistants headed to Virginia Tech who will not coach in the bowl.