Penn State vs. Clemson
Friday, January 1, 1988, Citrus Bowl Share
No. 14 Clemson beat No. 20 Penn State 35–10. It was their first meeting; after it, Clemson led the series 1–0.
FinalTV: ABCAttendance 53,152Referee: Paul Schmitt (SICOA)
MVP Rodney Williams (QB, Clemson)Wikipedia
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Penn State 54% to win. Clemson won as Elo’s underdog.
The series
Every Penn State–Clemson gameTied 1–1 in two meetings, counting the one since this game.
| 2025 | Penn State 22, Clemson 10 | Pinstripe Bowl |
| 1987 | Clemson 35, Penn State 10 | Citrus Bowl |
Around this game
Penn State
- Next gameat VirginiaSept. 10, 1988
- SeasonPenn State in 1987
- ProgramPenn State history and records
Clemson
- Next gamevs. Virginia TechSept. 3, 1988
- SeasonClemson in 1987
- ProgramClemson history and records