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Could Pitt and Penn State Meet in a Bowl Game? Analyzing Potential Postseason Paths

Could Pitt and Penn State Meet in a Bowl Game? Analyzing Potential Postseason Paths
World Sports · 08:36:09 - Friday, 6 November 2026

Pittsburgh and Penn State, two of Pennsylvania's most prominent college football programs, could potentially face each other in a bowl game this postseason, according to analysis by USA TODAY's Adam Bittner.

The article examines various scenarios that would lead to a matchup between the Panthers and the Nittany Lions, considering conference affiliations, bowl tie-ins, and selection committee preferences.

While the teams have not met in the regular season since 2019, a bowl encounter would renew a historic in-state rivalry on a national stage.

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