The Penn State men’s basketball team opens its doors Tuesday night as a hefty underdog facing the 2nd-ranked Michigan Wolverines.

The Nittany Lions will face the Fighting Illini inside The Palestra. See what time and channel the game is on.

A Penn State vs. Clemson postseason matchup felt almost inevitable entering the 2025 season -- just not like this. It was easy to imagine the Nittany Lions and Tigers colliding in a College Football Playoff semifinal at either the Peach Bowl or Fiesta Bowl as two national championship contenders.

The Clemson Tigers are facing the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Pinstripe Bowl in a college football game. Follow live updates.

The Nittany Lions outscored the Fighting Illini in the second half and cut the lead to single digits multiple times, but couldn't get over the hump.