Penn State at Tennessee
Saturday, September 16, 1972 Share
No. 7 Tennessee beat No. 6 Penn State 28–21. It was their second meeting; after it, Tennessee led the series 2–0.
FinalHigh 88°F, low 70°FAttendance 71,647
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Tennessee 60% to win. Tennessee pulled the upset. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Penn State–Tennessee gamePenn State leads 3–2 in five meetings, counting the three since this game.
| 2006 | Penn State 20, Tennessee 10 | Outback Bowl |
| 1993 | Penn State 31, Tennessee 13 | Citrus Bowl |
| 1991 | Penn State 42, Tennessee 17 | Fiesta Bowl |
| 1972 | Tennessee 28, Penn State 21 | |
| 1971 | Tennessee 31, Penn State 11 |
Around this game
Penn State
- Next gamevs. NavySept. 23, 1972
- SeasonPenn State in 1972
- ProgramPenn State history and records
Tennessee
- Next gamevs. Wake ForestSept. 23, 1972
- SeasonTennessee in 1972
- ProgramTennessee history and records