Is this team going to qualify for a bowl game this year?

[Mr. Potter]

I looked at the schedule and doesn't look like it from today's vantage point. Maybe MSU possibly Rutgers a win?

Unbelievable. I have a response based on going thru this watching the 2000 season.

 

[Erial_Lion]

We'll be favored in 3 of the 5 remaining games (bigger favorite over MSU/Rutgers, < TD favorite over Nebraska, maybe just under a TD underdog against Indiana, big dog against OSU). 6 wins is the most likely outcome to me, but it'll likely be really close.

 

[BobPSU92]

Layoff Playoff

 

[BobPSU92]

We'll be favored in 3 of the 5 remaining games (bigger favorite over MSU/Rutgers, < TD favorite over Nebraska, maybe just under a TD underdog against Indiana, big dog against OSU). 6 wins is the most likely outcome to me, but it'll likely be really close.

Rhule will pull out all the stops against us. It’s an audition.

 

[LB99]

Rhule will pull out all the stops against us. It’s an audition.

This might be another 6-4 game.

 

[NittPicker]

I hope not. Go to a bowl game in Detroit with half our roster opting out only to be destroyed by a MAC team??? Ugh.

 

[Bones80]

PS would have to find a new roster for a bowl game. Better to sit it out this year

 

[Chumboshifko1]

Bowl games used to be a reward and springboard.

 

[LB99]

I hope not. Go to a bowl game in Detroit with half our roster opting out only to be destroyed by a MAC team??? Ugh.

$$$. It’s all about the money. PSU could use some.

 

[Chumboshifko1]

$$$. It’s all about the money. PSU could use some.

The BoT is happy with share money.

 

[CDLionFL]

They might get to 6 wins but they'd be crazy to accept a bid simply because everyone is going to have both feet out the door.

 

[Erial_Lion]

They might get to 6 wins but they'd be crazy to accept a bid simply because everyone is going to have both feet out the door.

We wouldn’t really have a choice

 

[RolexKong]

$$$. It’s all about the money. PSU could use some.

Penn State will lose money if it goes to the GameAbove Bowl,

 

[KingLando]

Penn State will lose money if it goes to the GameAbove Bowl,

Bowl money is shared. Not losing anything
I just don't know why anyone cares about bowl games but if we win 6 we have to go...very possible even at 5-7.

 

[RolexKong]

Bowl money is shared. Not losing anything
I just don't know why anyone cares about bowl games but if we win 6 we have to go...very possible even at 5-7.

Big Ten divides bowl money equally among all teams, even those that are home for the holidays. The only way a team makes money is if its expense allowance from the Big Ten exceeds the cost of travel, lodging, meals, incidentals, entertainment, etc. for the team, coaches, staff, band and the presidential entourage (Bendatpudi don't go cheap and she don't go alone). School can also make money from selling its ticket allotment, but I'd bet Penn State winds up eating most of its.

 

[KingLando]

Big Ten divides bowl money equally among all teams, even those that are home for the holidays. The only way a team makes money is if its expense allowance from the Big Ten exceeds the cost of travel, lodging, meals, incidentals, entertainment, etc. for the team, coaches, staff, band and the presidential entourage (Bendatpudi don't go cheap and she don't go alone). School can also make money from selling its ticket allotment, but I'd bet Penn State winds up eating most of its.

Which is why losing out isn't a bad thing but they're still making money

 

[JVP_Yahweh]

Emotion says 3-2 to finish. Logic says 2-3. Neb game is at home which could be in front of a much smaller crowd than anticipated

 

[RolexKong]

Which is why losing out isn't a bad thing but they're still making money

After the 2021 season, PSU went to the Outback Bowl. It took in just over $2 million from the Big Ten (expense allowance) and ticket sales. Bo;wl expenses were nearly $2.8 million. If that's your idea of "making money" I hope you don't run your own business.

 

[KingLando]

After the 2021 season, PSU went to the Outback Bowl. It took in just over $2 million from the Big Ten (expense allowance) and ticket sales. Bo;wl expenses were nearly $2.8 million. If that's your idea of "making money" I hope you don't run your own business.

Why would I run a business? If you don't think the football program is making money then I don't know what to tell you

 

[Calabrin]

I looked at the schedule and doesn't look like it from today's vantage point. Maybe MSU possibly Rutgers a win?

Unbelievable. I have a response based on going thru this watching the 2000 season.

3-6 is close to a 100% guarantee.

How likely is 3-9, 4-8, or 5-7 vs 6-6?

 

[BostonNit]

I hope not. Go to a bowl game in Detroit with half our roster opting out only to be destroyed by a MAC team??? Ugh.

I want the Wasabi Fenway Bowl. Commuter rail in, then the North End for dinner.

 

[NoBareFeet]

Which is why losing out isn't a bad thing but they're still making money

 

[Dbsteel]

Don't think so. Even games they are in they are finding ways to lose.