No, they lost 38-24 to the USC Trojans.
Penn State played on January 1, 2009 in the Rose Bowl vs. USC.
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USC and Penn State
Yes, Penn State defeated Oregon, 38-20, in the 1995 Rose Bowl.
No. USC defeated Illinois, 49-17, in the 2008 Rose Bowl.
New York University has never played in a Rose Bowl.
Danny O'Neal...against Penn State
There is no such thing as "Penn State Bowl Game", thus one cannot find information on "Penn State Bowl Game" anywhere. However, there is something know as "Penn State Bowl Record" and "Penn State Nittany Lions bowl game".
The Penn State Nittany Lions defeated the Oregon Ducks 38-20.
The 1995 Rose Bowl, played January 1, was won by Penn State by a score of 38-20 over the University of Oregon.
Twice. 2005 season - Beat Florida State in Orange Bowl. Game played 1/2/2006 2008 season - Lost to Southern California in Rose Bowl. Game played 1/1/2009
The Southern Cal Trojans beat the Penn State Nittany Lions 14-3