SB Nation Philly - Penn State Snubbed By Bigger Bowlshttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48987/philly-fave.png2011-12-05T18:23:36-05:00http://philly.sbnation.com/rss/stream/23062902011-12-05T18:23:36-05:002011-12-05T18:23:36-05:00Ticket City Bowl 2012 Odds: Houston Favored By 6 Points Over Penn State
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<p>The Penn State Nittany Lions (9-3) will face the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/houston-cougars">Houston Cougars</a> (12-1) in the 2012 Ticket City Bowl at 12 p.m. on ESPNU on Jan 2. at the Cotton Bowl in Fair Park, Dallas, TX.</p>
<p>Penn State finished tied for first in the Leaders division with Big Ten champion Wisconsin. Wisconsin got to the Big Ten Championship Game by virtue of having beaten Penn State in their head-to-head matchup, 45-7. Houston won the Western division of Conference USA but lost out on a BCS bowl bid when they fell to Southern Miss, 49-28, in the Conference USA Championship Game on Dec. 3.</p>
<p>Houston is favored by 6 points over the Nittany Lions (<a href="http://www.oddsshark.com/ncaaf/penn-state-houston-odds-january-2-2012" target="_blank">via Odds Shark</a>). There is no total yet available for the Ticket City Bowl.</p>
<p><i>For more college football bowl odds and betting lines, visit <a target="_blank" href="http://www.oddsshark.com/ncaaf/odds">Odds Shark</a>. For more Penn State coverage, visit our <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/penn-st-nittany-lions" target="_blank">team page</a> or <a href="http://www.blackshoediaries.com/" target="_blank">Black Shoe Diaries</a>. For a complete college football bowl game schedule, check out SB Nation's <a href="http://sbnation.com/ncaa-football/2011/11/21/2578147/college-football-bowl-games-2011">2011 college football bowl game bids</a> coverage.</i></p>
https://philly.sbnation.com/temple-owls/2011/12/5/2613838/ticket-city-bowl-2012-odds-houston-vs-penn-statePat Johnston2011-12-05T16:56:51-05:002011-12-05T16:56:51-05:00New Mexico Bowl 2011 Odds: Temple Favored By 7 Points Over Wyoming
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<p>The Temple Owls (8-4) will meet the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/wyoming-cowboys">Wyoming Cowboys</a> (8-4) in the 2011 New Mexico Bowl on Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. at University Stadium in Albuquerque, NM. The New Mexico Bowl is the first game of the 2011-2012 bowl season.</p>
<p>Under first-year head coach Steve Addazio, the Owls won their last three regular season games and finished second in the Mid-American Conference's Eastern division. The Cowboys won three of their last four games and finished third in the Mountain West Conference. The two teams have met once before. On Sept. 1 1990, Wyoming defeated Temple 38-23.</p>
<p>Temple is currently a 7-point favorite in the game (<a href="http://www.oddsshark.com/ncaaf/temple-wyoming-odds-december-17-2011" target="_blank">via Odds Shark</a>). There is no total posted for the New Mexico Bowl yet.</p>
<p><i>For more college football bowl odds and betting lines, visit <a href="http://www.oddsshark.com/ncaaf/odds" target="_blank">Odds Shark</a>. For more Temple coverage, visit our <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/temple-owls" target="_blank">team page</a>. For a complete college football bowl game schedule, check out SB Nation's <a href="http://sbnation.com/ncaa-football/2011/11/21/2578147/college-football-bowl-games-2011">2011 college football bowl game bids</a> coverage.</i></p>
https://philly.sbnation.com/temple-owls/2011/12/5/2613524/new-mexico-bowl-2011-odds-temple-vs-wyomingPat Johnston2011-12-05T09:28:39-05:002011-12-05T09:28:39-05:00Bowl Games 2011: Penn State Passed On After Scandal
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<p>Penn State is not going to a BCS bowl game because it lost two of its last three games. But when the college football bowl schedule was announced on Sunday night, the Nittany Lions were disappointed to be dealt a Tickey City Bowl matchup with Houston.</p>
<p>Several bowls passed on Penn State because of a recent sex abuse scandal which has ensnared the university. Former defensive coordinator <a target="_blank" href="http://philly.sbnation.com/penn-st-nittany-lions/2011/11/6/2542765/jerry-sandusky-investigation-shines-national-spotlight-on-penn-state">Jerry Sandusky has been charged with multiple accounts</a> of child molestation. He denies the charges.</p>
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<p>The Nittany Lions (9-3) finished with the fourth best record in the Big Ten. The Gator Bowl, which has a tie-in with the fourth best Big Ten school, instead took Ohio State, a team Penn State beat on Nov. 19. Northwestern and Iowa -- two more teams Penn State beat during the season -- were also selected ahead of the Nittany Lions.</p>
<p>"We feel a little disappointed we got passed up by some teams we beat in the Big Ten," <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/37464/drew-astorino">Drew Astorino</a> said on the Big Ten Network after the announcement (via <a target="_blank" href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/12/05/us-usa-crime-coach-bowl-idUSTRE7B407S20111205">Reuters</a>).</p>
<p><i>For more a complete college football bowl game schedule, check out SB Nation’s <a href="http://sbnation.com/ncaa-football/2011/11/21/2578147/college-football-bowl-games-2011">2011 college football bowl game bids</a> coverage. And visit our many <a href="http://sbnation.com/blogs#college">college football blogs.</a></i></p>
https://philly.sbnation.com/temple-owls/2011/12/5/2612289/bowl-games-2011-penn-state-matchup-scheduleMichael Katz2011-12-04T20:55:10-05:002011-12-04T20:55:10-05:00Ticket City Bowl 2012: Penn State Will Face Houston
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<p>The 2012 Ticket City Bowl will feature Penn State against Houston,<a href="http://www.ticketcitybowl.com"> the bowl announced on Sunday</a>. Penn State finished a tumultuous season in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky scandal at 9-3 after losing two of its final three games, while Houston suffered a surprising loss to Southern Mississippi in the Conference USA championship game to spoil its bid for a perfect season.</p>
<p>The Nittany Lions were potentially headed to the Big 10 title game, but losses to Nebraska and Wisconsin foiled that bid. Their stout defense will now have to deal with <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/15573/case-keenum">Case Keenum</a> and Houston's high-powered offense.</p>
<p>Here is more information on the 2012 Ticket City Bowl.</p>
<p><b>Game date, time:</b> 12:00 p.m. ET, January 2, 2012</p>
<p><b>Location:</b> Cotton Bowl, Fair Park, Dallas, Tx.</p>
<p><b>TV channel:</b> ESPNU</p>
<p><b>2010 winner and loser:</b> Texas Tech def. Northwestern, 45-38</p>
<p><i>For more on each bowl game as it’s announced, stay tuned to SB Nation’s <a href="http://sbnation.com/ncaa-football/2011/11/21/2578147/college-football-bowl-games-2011">2011 college football bowl game bids</a> coverage. And visit our many <a href="http://sbnation.com/blogs#college">college football blogs.</a></i></p>
https://philly.sbnation.com/temple-owls/2011/12/4/2611390/ticket-city-bowl-2012-schedule-date-location-penn-state-footballMike Prada2011-12-04T20:49:19-05:002011-12-04T20:49:19-05:00New Mexico Bowl 2011: Temple, Wyoming To Square Off
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<p>The 2011 New Mexico Bowl will be Temple vs. New Mexico, <a href="http://www.gildannewmexicobowl.com/index.php/news/175/38/WYOMING-TEMPLE-TO-COMPETE-IN-THE-SIXTH-ANNUAL-GILDAN-NEW-MEXICO-BOWL">the bowl announced on Sunday</a>. The Owls earn a berth out of the Mid-American Conference, while Wyoming will represent the Mountain West. The game will be the first bowl game played in the 2011 bowl season.</p>
<p>The Owls make the bowl game after finishing off an 8-4 season, including wins in their final three contests. Temple finished second in the MAC's East division. Wyoming also finished 8-4 this season, with a 5-2 record in the Mountain West Conference.</p>
<p>Here is more information on the 2011 New Mexico Bowl.</p>
<p><b>Game date, time:</b> 2:00 pm ET, Saturday, December 17</p>
<p><b>Location:</b> University Stadium, Albuquerque, New Mexico</p>
<p><b>TV channel:</b> ESPN</p>
<p><b>2010 winner and loser:</b> BYU 52 - UTEP 24</p>
<p><i>For more on each bowl game as it’s announced, stay tuned to SB Nation's <a target="_blank" href="http://sbnation.com/ncaa-football/2011/11/21/2578147/college-football-bowl-games-2011">college football bowl game bids</a> coverage. And visit our many <a target="_blank" href="http://sbnation.com/blogs#college">football blogs</a>.</i></p>
https://philly.sbnation.com/temple-owls/2011/12/4/2611367/new-mexico-bowl-2011-schedule-date-location-temple-wyomingMike Prada2011-12-04T09:55:27-05:002011-12-04T09:55:27-05:002011 Bowl Projections: Penn State To Insight or Mieneke Care Car Bowl
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<p>On Saturday, the 2011-12 Big Ten Conference season wrapped up, as the University of Wisconsin defeated Michigan State University, 42-39, in the inaugural championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. The victory helped the Badgers earn a invitation to the Rose Bowl where it will face the Pac-12 Conference champion, the University of Oregon.</p>
<p>While, Badger fans know their bowl fate, Penn State University and Temple University football fans are patiently waiting for an invitation to the postseason. As of Sunday morning,<a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/2011/12/4/2609338/ncaa-bowl-game-projections-2011-bcs-oklahoma-state-alabama"> SB Nation's Jason Kirk </a>has PSU (9-3) playing in the Insight Bowl, Dec. 30, against Baylor University in Tempe, AZ, while Temple (8-4) is expected to be invited to the Military Bowl, Dec. 28, against Wake Forest University in Washington D.C.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, <a href="http://collegebowlprojections.com/ncaa-college-football-bowl-predictions/">CollegeBowlProjections.com</a> has the Nittany Lions also playing in the Insight Bowl, but against the University of Texas. Temple is predicted to play the University of Wyoming in the New Mexico Bowl, Dec. 17, in Albuquerque, NM.</p>
<p><a href="http://cfn.scout.com/2/557866.html">Scout.com</a> has PSU traveling to Houston, TX to play Texas A&M in the Mieneke Car Care Bowl of Texas, Dec. 31, while Temple is projected to play San Diego State University in the New Mexico Bowl.</p>
<p><i>Check back to SB Nation Philly for more on Penn State's possible bowl destination. SB Nation's <a href="http://www.blackshoediaries.com/">Black Shoes Diaries</a> will also have more about the Nittany Lions bowl possibilities.</i></p>
https://philly.sbnation.com/temple-owls/2011/12/4/2609796/bowl-projections-2011-penn-state-nittany-lions-football-temple-owlsJared Smith2011-11-29T11:37:37-05:002011-11-29T11:37:37-05:002011 Bowl Projections: Penn State And Temple Football Both Postseason Bound
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<p>Both SB Nation Philly college football programs -- Penn State Nittany Lions and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/temple-owls">Temple Owls</a> -- have collected enough victories to qualify for a 2011 postseason invitation. However, with still a few more college football games on the overall schedule fans don't know who and where their school will be playing. Well, we have the cure for problem, as we have compiled a list of 2011 bowl projections for both programs.</p>
<p>Here's a composite list of PSU's projected postseason destinations:</p>
<p><a href="http://cfn.scout.com/2/557866.html">Scout.com:</a><b> </b>Gator Bowl vs. Auburn -- Jan. 2 in Jacksonville, FL.<a href="http://collegefootball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1300258"><br>Rivals.com: </a>Insight Bowl vs. Oklohoma -- Dec. 30 in Tempe, AZ.<br><a href="http://collegebowlprojections.com/ncaa-college-football-bowl-predictions/">Collegebowlprojections.com:</a> Insight Bowl vs. Baylor.<br><a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/39904/big-ten-bowl-projections-week-14-3"><b>ESPN.com:</b></a><b>:</b> Meineke Car Care Bowl of Texas -- Dec. 31 in Houston, TX.<br><a href="http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/bowls/predictions">CBSSports.com:</a> Meineke Car Care Bowl vs. Texas A&M.</p>
<p>Temple's projected postseason destination:</p>
<p><b>Scout.com:</b> New Orleans Bowl vs. Louisiana-Lafayette -- Dec. 17 in New Orleans, LA.<br><b>Rivals.com: </b>New Mexico Bowl vs. Wyoming -- Dec. 17 in Albuquerque, NM.<br><b>Collegebowlprojections.com:</b> New Orleans Bowl vs. Louisiana-Lafayette.<br><b>CBSSports.com:</b> New Mexico Bowl vs San Diego St.<br> <br><i>Check back to SB Nation Philly for more on Penn State's possible bowl destination. SB Nation's <a href="http://www.blackshoediaries.com/">Black Shoes Diaries</a> will also have more about the Nittany Lions bowl possibilities.</i></p>
https://philly.sbnation.com/temple-owls/2011/11/29/2596217/2011-bowl-projections-penn-state-nittany-lions-temple-owls-footballJared Smith2011-11-28T09:29:23-05:002011-11-28T09:29:23-05:002011 Bowl Projections: Penn State Football To Meineke Car Care Bowl; Temple In New Mexico Bowl
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<p>After losing to the University of Wisconsin, 45-7, Saturday, many <a href="http://philly.sbnation.com/temple-owls/2011/11/27/2589543/bowl-predictions-2011-penn-state-football-insight-bowl/in/2306290">bowl projections</a> Sunday had the Penn State University football program playing in the Insight Bowl, Dec. 30, in Tempe, AZ. However, there seems to be disagreement among the experts, as two other websites -- <a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/39904/big-ten-bowl-projections-week-14-3">ESPN.com's Big Ten blog</a> and <a href="http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/bowls/predictions">CBSSports.com's Jerry Palm</a> -- have the Nittany Lions competing in the Meineke Car Care Bowl of Texas, Dec. 31, in Houston, TX.</p>
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<p>"Penn State's loss in Madison drops the Nittany Lions several spots in the bowl pecking order," wrote ESPN.com's <span>Adam Rittenberg and Brian Bennett Sunday.</span> "Some bowls will be reluctant to invite Penn State because of the negative publicity surrounding the program. We think the Lions will find a postseason home in Houston."</p>
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<p>If Penn State is invited to the Meineke Car Care Bowl it will play a Big 12 Conference opponent. CBS' Palm has the Nittany Lions playing Texas A&M. Other possibilities could be: The University of Texas, Iowa State University and the University of Missouri.</p>
<p>Also projected by Palm: The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/temple-owls">Temple Owls</a> football program to the New Mexico Bowl, Dec. 17, to play San Diego State.</p>
<p><i>Check back to SB Nation Philly for more on Penn State's possible bowl destination. SB Nation's <a href="http://www.blackshoediaries.com/">Black Shoes Diaries</a> will also have more about the Nittany Lions bowl possibilities. </i></p>
https://philly.sbnation.com/temple-owls/2011/11/28/2591790/bowl-projections-2011-penn-state-temple-football-meineke-car-care-bowl-new-mexico-bowlJared Smith