Penn State football grades vs. Clemson in Pinstripe Bowl
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A review of the 2025 Pinstripe Bowl
Penn State won 22-10 in what was a slog of a game for almost three quarters before both offenses turned it up. Penn State quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer was stellar, as was Bronx native and Pinstripe Bowl MVP wide receiver Trebor Pena. The most fun we had? Chanting the name of the interim head coach, Terry Smith, as time ran out.
NEW YORK | Trebor Pena played at Yankee Stadium three years ago when Syracuse lost to Minnesota, but this time he walked into the dugout as a champion. The wide receiver had only one season at Penn State but finished it with an MVP trophy after Penn State defeated Clemson 22-10 in the Pinstripe Bowl.
Dani Dennis-Sutton dominated in Penn State's Pinstripe Bowl win over Clemson and called the decision to play amid opt-outs "a no-brainer."
The winter storm that hit a large part of the United States this weekend has created a unique environment for the Pinstripe Bowl.
As he moves into his junior year next season, the Clemson standout will look to instill a confidence within his teammates against the best teams on the schedule.
The Penn State Nittany Lions won out after starting the season 3-6 despite lofty preseason expectations. Terry Smith now leaves the head-coaching role better than he found it, assuring a smooth transition for Matt Campbell.
USA TODAY is covering all the action from kickoff to trophy ceremony, but there's still time to experience the game in-person. Here's everything you need to know about the Pinstripe Bowl before the Nittany Lions and Tigers take the field. Date: Saturday, Dec. 27 at 12 p.m.