The 2025 Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl features the Penn State Nittany Lions taking on the Clemson Tigers. This game will be played at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, NY. The kickoff is set for Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 12:00 PM and will be broadcast on ABC.
Penn State ended their regular season with a 6-6 record. They struggled in the Big Ten, going 3-6. Clemson finished their season with a 7-5 record and a 4-4 mark in the ACC. Both teams look to end their seasons on a high note in this postseason game.
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Penn State Team Preview
The Penn State Nittany Lions have seen success in their recent away games. They secured a 40-36 win against Rutgers. In that game, the Lions had 301 rushing yards and no turnovers.
Earlier, they won 28-10 against Michigan State. They excelled on the ground with 243 rushing yards. Despite not having more passing yards, they managed to control the game.
In the 2025 season, the Nittany Lions have shown a strong defense. They rank 14th in sacks with 28 and 7th in interceptions with 6. However, they have some injuries, including their top QB, Drew Allar, who is out for the season.
Clemson Team Preview
The Clemson Tigers have been strong in their recent games. They won against South Carolina 28-14 and had 25 first downs. Their defense forced three fumbles and two interceptions.
In their game against Furman, Clemson scored 45-10. They gained 219 rushing yards and held Furman to 67 rushing yards. Clemson did not have any turnovers in this game.
Clemson’s offense is led by Cade Klubnik, who passed for 2,750 yards this season. Adam Randall is a top rusher with 779 yards and 9 touchdowns. Injuries may impact the team, with key players like Jahiem Lawson and Jarvis Green out for the season.
Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl Betting Prediction
Penn State has a strong defense, especially in getting sacks and interceptions. They rank 14th in sacks and 7th in interceptions. This could disrupt Clemson’s offense, which relies heavily on passing.
Clemson’s defense is also strong, ranking 9th in sacks and 10th in interceptions. This suggests they can handle pressure and make key stops. Penn State’s offense is not as high-scoring this season, making a low-scoring game likely.
Both teams have defenses that rank well in key areas. This could lead to fewer points scored. The total set at 48.5 seems high for this matchup, considering the defensive strengths.
- Pick: Under 48.5
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