that The Nittany Lions dominated SMU in the first round of the playoffs. Three interceptions in the first half, two of which were returned for touchdowns. The Broncos are Mountain West Conference champions and enter the game on an 11-game winning streak. Their only loss of the season came in Week 2 against Oregon.
It's unlikely Boise State will turn the ball over like SMU did in the first round, but there's still a big challenge moving the ball against PSU. The Nittany Lions have allowed just 1,405 rushing yards all season, while holding opponents to an average of 3.1 yards per carry. Boise State averages 6.8 yards per carry per team. It's a cliche to say that slowing down Jeanty is essential at Penn State, but it's also true. Maddux Madsen has played well in 2024, but forcing him to win games is in Penn State's best option.
live14 updates
Touchdown pen condition!
What a great start for the Nittany Lions! This time, Drew Allar found Omari Evans on a deep post route for a 38-yard touchdown. Allar is spending money on this so far.
14 PSUs, 0 BSUs
BSU was forced to punt.
The Broncos were unable to move the ball at all on their ensuing possession and punted to Penn State.
The Nittany Lions will regain good field position at their own 45.
Touchdown Penn State!
Who else but Tyler Warren found the end zone first in the Fiesta Bowl? The star tight end found open space in the back corner of the deep end zone and Drew Allar placed it right on the button for the first TD of the game.
PSU 7, BSU 0
PSU close to red zone
The Nittany Lions are moving the ball on the ground with ease during their first drive of the game. Kaytron Allen's long run is on the edge of the red zone.
PSU blocks a BSU field goal.
Boise State's drive fizzled just inside the 30-yard line and kicker Jonah Dalmas' 45-yard field goal attempt was blocked.
Boise State Marching
The Broncos were already past midfield after two quick first downs. Penn State is stacking the box to try to slow down star RB Ashton Jeanty, while QB Maddux Madsen is finding his mark downfield.
Boise State University starts with a ball
The Fiesta Bowl is underway!
Unfortunate moment as the Boise State team runs onto the field:
What does the College Football Playoff bracket look like?
The first College Football Playoff quarterfinals will be the last in 2024. (Hassan Ahmad/Yahoo Sports)
College Football Playoff Players to Watch, Fiesta Bowl Key: No. 6 Penn State vs. No. 3 Boise State
Click on the photo above to read the story. (Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
New College Football Playoff Viewer's Guide
Click on the photo above to read the story. (Taylor Wilhelm/Yahoo Sports)
Four Verts, CFP Edition: The best overall prospect in the NFL Draft may be Ashton Jeanty and a lesser-known player.
Click on the photo above to read the story. (Ekin Howard/Getty Images)
hello everyone. Welcome to our live tracker for the first College Football Playoff quarterfinal game between Boise State and Penn State!
There are still about 45 minutes left until kickoff. So here's some quick reading to help you get ready for the job.
2025-01-01 00:40:13
College Football Playoff Live Updates, Scores, Highlights: Boise State vs. Penn State
