Penn State Bowl Game, also known as Penn State Nittany Lions football team, has a long and storied history, with numerous appearances in bowl games over the years. One of the most famous was the 2019 Cotton Bowl Classic, played on December 28, 2019. Today, we will tell you about this game, so keep reading to know.

Penn State Bowl Game: Nittany Lions Vs Memphis Tigers

Heading into the game, the Nittany Lions had a record of 10-2, winning the Big Ten East Division and finishing the regular season ranked 10th in the nation. Their opponent in the Cotton Bowl was the Memphis Tigers, who had a record of 12-1 and were the champions of the American Athletic Conference.

The game was played at AT&T Stadium in Texas and culminated in a successful season for the Nittany Lions. Led by quarterback Sean Clifford and running back Journey Brown, the team had put together an impressive campaign that saw them win 10 out of their 12 regular season games. The Cotton Bowl was an opportunity for the team to cap off the season on a high note and finish with an 11-win season, something that not many Penn State teams had done before.

The game itself was a close and exciting affair. The Nittany Lions got a fast start, scoring a touchdown on their first possession. Memphis responded with a touchdown of their own, and the game was tied 7-7. The rest of the first half was closely contested, with both teams trading touchdowns and field goals to head into halftime with the score tied at 21-21.

In the second half, the Nittany Lions took control of the game, scoring two touchdowns in the third quarter to take a 35-21 lead. Memphis attempted a comeback, but the Nittany Lion's defense held strong, and the team held on for a 53-39 win. The victory was the program's 10th bowl win in history and the first time since the 2011 Outback Bowl.

Journey Brown was the game star for the Nittany Lions, rushing for 202 yards and four touchdowns. He also added an 87-yard touchdown run, which would be a Cotton Bowl Classic record, and tied for the third-longest rushing touchdown in FBS bowl game history. His efforts were recognized with the Cotton Bowl Classic's Most Outstanding Player award.

The win in the Cotton Bowl Classic was a fitting end to a successful season for the Penn State Nittany Lions. The team had faced adversity throughout the season but had come together to put together an impressive campaign and finish with an 11-win season, a rare feat in college football. The win in the bowl game validated the team's hard work and dedication and was a sign of future things for the program.

Conclusion:

Penn State Bowl Game is a team Nittany Lions football team. They played in many bowl games, and one of the best games was Nittany Lions vs Memphis Tigers. Nittany won that game and was one of the best games ever. Currently, the team is in 3rd place in the Big East 10 group and playing very well. Tell us, in the comments, which bowl game is your favourite.