Overview
- The noon ET kickoff will air on ABC, and secondary-market tickets were listed from about $105–$115 as of Dec. 9 on major platforms.
- Dabo Swinney called playing in Yankee Stadium a unique opportunity and Clemson’s season “closer,” while athletic director Graham Neff voiced full confidence in his coach.
- Clemson finished 7–5 after a four-game surge and is making its first Pinstripe Bowl appearance.
- Penn State reached 6–6 after a late rally under interim Terry Smith, then finalized Matt Campbell as head coach with Smith staying in an associate role.
- Player participation remains unsettled as potential opt-outs on both rosters could affect availability before game day.