Penn State Football's ideal Big Ten, ACC, Pac 12 non-conference games

Penn State Football’s ideal Big Ten, ACC, Pac 12 non-conference matchups

PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 02: Cornerback John Reid #29 of the Penn State Nittany Lions attempts to tackle wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster #9 of the USC Trojans during the 2017 Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual at the Rose Bowl on January 2, 2017 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) /

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Clemson defensive end Xavier Thomas pressures Boston College quarterback Dennis Grosel earlier this season at Memorial Stadium.Ncaa Football Acc Clemson Boston College /

Clemson

This might be the best of all potential matchups as Clemson has built themselves a near dynasty down in South Carolina and has become one of the elite programs in the entire sport.

Clemson, known as “death valley” is one of the best home-field advantages in college football, and if these two were to meet, wherever the game was played it would lead to an unbelievable and electric atmosphere.

Penn State Football would relish in the opportunity to play an opponent of the caliber of Clemson and could make for a season-changing or even program-changing victory.

The Tigers coming to Happy Valley would be one of the most sought-after tickets in a long time, and would make for a heck of a scene at Beaver Stadium.

Both programs have recruited big-time quarterbacks in the ’22 class, so a potential matchup in ’23 or ’24 could feature Heisman finalists and future first-round picks.

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