PINSTRIPE BOWL CENTRAL – Clemson vs. Penn State • Dec. 27 • ABC

December 07, 2025

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The Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl announced today that Clemson will face Penn State at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 27. Kickoff is slated for noon ET on ABC.

The contest will represent the second all-time meeting between two of the nation’s premier programs in Clemson and Penn State. The Tigers and Nittany Lions first squared off on New Year’s Day in 1988 when Danny Ford’s squad concluded a 10-2 campaign in 1987 by handing Joe Paterno and Penn State its largest margin of defeat in a bowl game in school history in a 35-10 Clemson victory.

YANKEE STADIUM FOOTBALL LEGACY

Clemson in the Postseason

The contest represents Clemson’s first Pinstripe Bowl selection among its 52 all-time bowl/College Football Playoff appearances.

The Pinstripe Bowl berth extends Clemson’s school-record bowl streak to 21 years, the longest streak in the ACC and the fourth-longest streak in the country. Clemson’s 21-year streak dates to its Champs Sports Bowl win against Colorado to close the 2005 season. Though Clemson did not make a bowl appearance in 2004, Clemson has now been bowl eligible in 27 consecutive seasons, dating to a 1999 appearance in the Peach Bowl.

Though the game will be Clemson’s first Pinstripe Bowl appearance, it will not represent the Tigers’ debut in New York City. In 1952, Clemson’s Don King ran for a freshman-record 234 rushing yards as the Tigers tied Fordham, 12-12, at Triborough Stadium on Randall’s Island.

Gameday Timeline

Yankee Stadium • Bronx, N.Y.
9 a.m.: Tiger Tailgate Show presented by Upcountry Fiber
12 p.m.: Kickoff on ABC and the ESPN App
Listen: Clemson Athletic Network (Don Munson, Tim Bourret & Reggie Merriweather)
2025 Media Guide (PDF)
2025 Media Guide Supplement (PDF)

ALUMNI EVENTS

Friday Night, December 26, 2025 Welcome to NYC

Whether you’re a local or just passing through, don’t miss a chance to meet up with your Clemson Family at the official watch party location of the New York / Tri-State Clemson Club. Join your local Tigers along with the Clemson Alumni Association at The Rutherford on Friday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. for the Welcome to New York event.

Welcome to New York @ The Rutherford

Date: Friday, December 26, 2025
Location: The Rutherford (W 33rd Street, New York, NY 10119)
Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Hosted by: The New York / Tri-State Clemson Club, the Clemson Alumni Association and The Rutherford as proud partners of the New York / Tri-State Clemson Club
Ticket: Free to attend! Food and beverages available for purchase. Advanced registration is encouraged to help us best prepare for your arrival. Register and check-in at the event to receive a complimentary New York / Tri-State Clemson Club ‘I NY’ koozie.
Giveaways: Clemson giveaways, while supplies last, including BEAT Penn State stickers!
Parking: TBD