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Historic First Encounter: Penn State vs. Ole Miss in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl

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The 10th ranked Penn State Nittany Lions are slated to clash with the 11th ranked Ole Miss Rebels in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, scheduled for Saturday, December 30. The much-anticipated game is set to kick off at noon and will be broadcast on ESPN from the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

HISTORY OF THE PEACH BOWL: This year marks a significant first for Penn State as they participate in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, adding it to their list of bowl game experiences. This appearance is their 16th different bowl game, contributing to a total of 53 bowl appearances. The Peach Bowl, known for its longevity, celebrates its 56th iteration this year on December 30.

MATCHUP HISTORY: This encounter is a historic first between Penn State and Ole Miss, with Ole Miss being the 33rd unique bowl game opponent Penn State has faced in their storied football history.

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