Nittany Lions fall 24-10 in Outback Bowl

Happy New Year from the Outback Bowl in Tampa. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Military fly over during pregame ceremonies of the Outback Bowl. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

The Penn State Blue Band performs prior to the Outback Bowl. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

The Penn State Blue Band performs prior to the Outback Bowl. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Pregame festivities prior to the Outback Bowl. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State takes the field for their bowl game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Sean Clifford (14) during third quarter action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Drew Hartlaub (37) and Dvon Ellies (91) during third quarter action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Landon Tengwall (58) during second quarter action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Parker Washington (3) with a one handed diving catch during second quarter action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Kalen King (4) and Zuriah Fisher (36) during third quarter action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Nick Tarburton (46) during third quarter action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Jordan van den Berg (52) celebrates during third quarter action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Sean Clifford (14) during third quarter action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Noah Cain (21)during second quarter action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Anthony Whigan (55) during second quarter action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Sean Clifford (14) during third quarter action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Eric Wilson (68) during third quarter action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Curtis Jacobs (23) during third quarter action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Malik Meiga (80) attempts to catch a pass from Sean Clifford (14) during third quarter action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Sean Clifford (14) during third quarter action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Parker Washington (3)during third fourth action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Parker Washington (3) during third fourth action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Sean Clifford (14) during second quarter action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's KeAndre Lambert-Smith (13) catches a pass from Sean Clifford (14) but would be ruled out of bounds during second quarter action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Nick Tarburton (46) during second quarter action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State fans enjoy the sun and fun of the Outback Bowl. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Sean Clifford (14) during third fourth action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Sean Clifford (14) during first quarter action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Keyvone Lee (24) during first quarter action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's \pso46\ during third fourth action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Sean Clifford (14) during third fourth action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Blake Zalar (52) during third fourth action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Smith Vilbert (92)during second quarter action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's KeAndre Lambert-Smith (13) catches a 2 yard touchdown pass from Sean Clifford (14) during second quarter action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State fans enjoy the sun and fun of the Outback Bowl. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Parker Washington (3) catches a 42 yard pass from Sean Clifford (14) during first quarter action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Christian Veilleux (9) during third fourth action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Keaton Ellis (2) and Kalen King (4) during third fourth action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's KeAndre Lambert-Smith (13) celebrates his touchdown with teammates during second quarter action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's KeAndre Lambert-Smith (13) celebrates his touchdown with Sean Clifford (14) during second quarter action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Parker Washington (3) catches a 42 yard pass from Sean Clifford (14) during first quarter action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State fans cheer on the Nittany Lions in the Outback Bowl. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State head coach James Franklin congratulates KeAndre Lambert-Smith (13) on his touchdown during second quarter action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Jordan Stout (98) during second quarter action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Nick Tarburton (46) during first quarter action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Fred Hansard (53) celebrates with Ji'Ayir Brown (16) after Brown's interception during first quarter action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Smith Vilbert (92) sacks the quarterback during second quarter action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Curtis Jacobs (23)during second quarter action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Jesse Luketa (40) during first quarter action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Dvon Ellies (91) during first quarter action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Tyler Elsdon (43) during second quarter action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Nick Tarburton (46) celebrates his quarterback sack during second quarter action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Smith Vilbert (92) during first quarter action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Jesse Luketa (40) during first quarter action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Keyvone Lee (24) during second quarter action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Keyvone Lee (24) during second quarter action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State fans cheer on the Nittany Lions in the Outback Bowl. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Amin Vanover (56) during first quarter action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Keyvone Lee (24) during second quarter action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Parker Washington (3) during second quarter action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Sean Clifford (14) during second quarter action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Jake Pinegar (92) converts a 42 yard field goal during second quarter action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's Curtis Jacobs (23) during second quarter action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders

Penn State's KeAndre Lambert-Smith (13)during second quarter action of the game with Arkansas. The Penn State Nittany Lions fell 24-10 against No. 22/24/21 Arkansas on Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 in the Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Penn State ended the season with a 7-6 record. Photo by Mark Selders