Penn State Football Fans Optimistic Despite Loss: Despite a disappointing loss to Michigan, Penn State football fans are optimistic about the team’s bowl prospects. While the specific destination remains uncertain, most experts predict a New Year’s Day bowl for the Nittany Lions if they secure victories against Rutgers and Michigan State to conclude the season.
USA Today and ESPN project Penn State to head to the Fiesta Bowl, potentially facing future Big Ten opponents Washington or Oregon. Although the Fiesta Bowl is considered a fun matchup, the intrigue is heightened as both Washington and Oregon are set to join Penn State’s regular schedule in the coming years.
Local fans, such as Brian Rothrock of Lewistown, favor the Fiesta Bowl option, reminiscing about Penn State’s 2019 appearance in the Cotton Bowl. The Bleacher Report suggests a Cotton Bowl matchup against Alabama, while CBS and ESPN’s second pick envisions Penn State in the Peach Bowl in Atlanta, possibly facing Alabama, Tulane, or Ole Miss.
Peach Bowl, being a slight favorite, has been speculated as Penn State’s likely destination, with the only uncertainty being the opponent. Fans like Brian Heckert of Reedsville express excitement about the possibility of Penn State playing in the Peach Bowl against Alabama, highlighting the historical significance.
Garth Espigh of Milroy has a preference order: Peach Bowl, Fiesta Bowl, and Cotton Bowl. However, he acknowledges that the opponent could influence his preference. Kevin Lyter of Thompsontown also leans towards the Fiesta Bowl, citing Penn State’s undefeated record and victories against formidable opponents in past Fiesta Bowl appearances.
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