Penn State’s big Saturday wasn’t contained to just the 22-10 Pinstripe Bowl win over Clemson. Matt Campbell and his new staff also made waves on the recruiting trail. 2026 wide receiver Ben Whitver committed to Penn State,

Thirty-four Penn State players didn't suit up for the Pinstripe Bowl. Let that sink in. Thirty-four players who could have been on the field chose to sit out, opt out, or transfer before the final whistle of their season even blew.

The highest-ranked tight end in the college football transfer portal could be considering a reunion with his head coach at a Big Ten contender.

The book on the 2025 college football season has finally, mercifully closed for Penn State after a 22-10 win against Clemson in the Pinstripe Bowl.

After difficult seasons, Penn State and Clemson battled in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl. Here are five takeaways on the 22-10 Nittany Lion win, and what's next for both.

NEW YORK | Penn State sent interim head coach Terry Smith out with a trophy Saturday, defeating Clemson 22-10 in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium. The Nittany Lions concluded a disappointing season on a four-game win streak, propelling themselves into an offseason of change with Matt Campbell and his new staff.

Penn State will be led in the Pinstripe Bowl by interim head coach Terry Smith, who coached the Nittany Lions for the final six games of the regular season after Franklin was fired following a 3-3 start.

Get the best predictions, picks, and best bets ahead of the Pinstripe Bowl between the Penn State Nittany Lions and Clemson Tigers.

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Deion Barnes, who had been on the Penn State football coaching staff since 2020, resigned earlier this week to become the defensive line coach at South Carolina. A Philadelphia native, Barnes is a former Penn State defensive end who played from 2012-14 and was the Big Ten Freshman of the Year in 2012.