Penn State accepted an invitation to appear as the Big Ten representative in the Outback Bowl in Tampa, Florida yesterday. The game will take place on New Years Day, January 1, 2007.
The 8-4 Nittany Lions’ opponent is still unknown and most likely won’t be determined until the Bowl Championship Series teams are announced on Sunday, Dec. 3. Current teams under consideration include Southeastern Conference teams Arkansas, Auburn, Florida, Kentucky, LSU, and Tennessee.
This announcement will mark the third Nittany Lions appearance in the Outback Bowl. They are currently 2-0 in their appearances at Raymond James Stadium for this event. They defeated Auburn 43-14 on Jan. 1, 1996, and Kentucky, 26-14, on Jan. 1, 1999.
The 21st Outback Bowl will kickoff at 11 a.m. Eastern Time on New Years Day. ESPN will televise the contest to a national audience.
Fans interested in applying for tickets for the 2007 Outback Bowl should visit the Outback Bowl Central area on GoPSUsports.com.
The 8-4 Nittany Lions’ opponent is still unknown and most likely won’t be determined until the Bowl Championship Series teams are announced on Sunday, Dec. 3. Current teams under consideration include Southeastern Conference teams Arkansas, Auburn, Florida, Kentucky, LSU, and Tennessee.
This announcement will mark the third Nittany Lions appearance in the Outback Bowl. They are currently 2-0 in their appearances at Raymond James Stadium for this event. They defeated Auburn 43-14 on Jan. 1, 1996, and Kentucky, 26-14, on Jan. 1, 1999.
The 21st Outback Bowl will kickoff at 11 a.m. Eastern Time on New Years Day. ESPN will televise the contest to a national audience.
Fans interested in applying for tickets for the 2007 Outback Bowl should visit the Outback Bowl Central area on GoPSUsports.com.
Information on the Bowl game, events, area lodging, and general area can be found at the Outback Bowl’s website.
Are you happy with Penn State’s bowl placement this year? Or would you rather be back in Miami? Do you have plans to make the trip to Tampa to cheer for the Lions in person?
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