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Football Letter Issues
Pinstripe Bowl 2025
The Pinstripe Bowl at iconic Yankee Stadium provided quite the scenic backdrop for this year’s Penn State squad, which reminded everyone this is still one of the most capable programs in the country with a 22-10 triumph over Clemson.
Rutgers 2025
The chances of Penn State qualifying for a bowl game wavered Saturday evening, as the Nittany Lions found themselves entangled with Rutgers, a team they had defeated 17 straight times.
Nebraska 2025
Penn State clobbered Nebraska, 37-10, earning its second consecutive win and inching closer to bowl eligibility.
Michigan State 2025
Penn State meets Ohio State for the 41st time in program history. The Nittany Lions trail the all-time series, 26-14. Eighteen of the previous 40 matchups have been decided by less than one possession.
Indiana 2025
In assessing Penn State’s near-upset of No. 2 Indiana—the Hoosiers escaped Beaver Stadium with a 27-24 win after officials upheld a last-minute touchdown—Terry Smith delivered his thoughts in a clear, measured tone.
Ohio State 2025
Penn State meets Ohio State for the 41st time in program history. The Nittany Lions trail the all-time series, 26-14. Eighteen of the previous 40 matchups have been decided by less than one possession.
