As the Clemson Tigers approach the Pinstripe Bowl, one wide receiver is passing what could be considered an audition for action next season

The Penn State Nittany Lions battle the Clemson Tigers Saturday in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl in Bronx, New York. Kickoff is at noon.

Preview the Dec. 27 matchup between the Clemson Tigers and Penn State Nittany Lions with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

Clemson has been in a bowl game every year since Swinney took over as head coach during the 2008 campaign. While that stretch includes four appearances in the CFP title game and two national championships, it is a nod to the program's consistency that it was able to keep the streak alive another year.

NEW YORK — On the eve of the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium, Clemson and Penn State were represented at the New York Stock Exchange for Friday morning's Opening Bell. Clemson is hoping its stock will rise as it looks to end 2025 with a five-game winning streak and an 8-5 record.

Dabo Swinney struck his best Mariano Rivera pose. Clemson players wore Yankees jerseys. And a field detail was revealed ahead of the Pinstripe Bowl.

The Clemson Tigers find themselves on solid ground regarding securing a spot in the NCAA tournament this spring

With Blake Baker sticking around to be the Tigers' defensive coordinator under Kiffin, LSU will get a look at some younger defensive players who could factor into the program's future. Weigman's familiarity: LSU is a familiar foe for Houston quarterback Conner Weigman,