The Penn State Nittany Lions football have competed in 56 bowl games compiling a record of 33âÂÂ21âÂÂ2 (). The Nittany Lions hold a 18âÂÂ8âÂÂ1 () record in the major bowls (Rose, Orange, Sugar, Fiesta, Peach, and Cotton).
Coach Joe Paterno was responsible for most of these bids and victories, compiling more wins, 24, and appearances, 37, than any other coach in college football history, with a bowl record of 24âÂÂ12âÂÂ1 (). Paterno also had a record of 13âÂÂ4âÂÂ0 () in "major" bowls. Paterno is one of only two coaches in history to have competed in and won all five major bowls with the other being Bob Stoops at Oklahoma.