What is penn state bowl history?

Penn State University has a rich and storied history when it comes to bowl games. The team has played in a total of 50 bowl games, including the College Football Playoff and the New Year's Six bowls. Penn State has an overall record of 30-18-2 in these games, which includes wins in some of the most prestigious bowl games in college football.

Some of Penn State's most notable bowl game victories include:

  • The 1983 Sugar Bowl, where Penn State defeated Georgia 27-23 to win the national championship.
  • The 1995 Rose Bowl, where Penn State defeated Oregon 38-20 and finished the season ranked #2 in the country.
  • The 2007 Orange Bowl, where Penn State defeated Florida State 26-23 in triple overtime.
  • The 2016 Big Ten Championship Game, where Penn State defeated Wisconsin 38-31 to qualify for the College Football Playoff.

Penn State's bowl game appearances have also included trips to several other prestigious bowls, including the Cotton Bowl, the Fiesta Bowl, the Citrus Bowl, the Holiday Bowl, and the Outback Bowl. Overall, Penn State has established itself as a strong postseason performer and a perennial contender for some of college football's most coveted bowl game invitations.