In an official press release, Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops said he is looking forward to the “great challenge” of taking on a legendary program like Penn State.
“We’re very pleased to earn another bowl bid and honored to receive an invitation from the VRBO Citrus Bowl,” Stoops said. “It will be exciting for us to play in this bowl for the first time. It will be a great challenge to play Penn State, an outstanding team with great tradition.”
Kentucky athletic director Mitch Barnhart said he’s excited for the players and coaches to be rewarded for such a special season with an invitation to one of the most prestigious bowls in the nation.