Bowl History
Penn State has earned invitations to 43 bowl games. The Nittany Lions have compiled a bowl record of 21–14–2 (0.594), including a 13–6–1 (0.675) record in the major bowls (Rose, Orange, Sugar, Fiesta, and Cotton).
Coach Joe Paterno was responsible for most of these bids and victories, compiling more appearances (37) than any other coach in college football history en route to his bowl record of 18–12–1 (0.596). Paterno also has a record of 10–5–0 (0.666) in "major" bowls and is the only coach to have won all five major college bowls during his career.
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