Boise State vs. Penn State: College Football Playoff live updates, scores, highlights
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Boise State vs. Penn State: College Football Playoff live updates, scores, highlights

Posted on by Amelia Pressman

The final college football game of 2024 will determine the first College Football Playoff semifinalist.

Date: Dec 31 | Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | TV: ESPN | Line: Penn State -11 | Total: 54

The Nittany Lions dominated SMU in the first round of the playoffs with three first-half interceptions, two of which were returned for touchdowns. The Broncos are Mountain West Conference champions and enter the game with an 11-game winning streak. Their only loss of the season came in Week 2 against Oregon.

Boise State is unlikely to turn the ball over like SMU did in the first round, but it still has a tall task moving the ball against PSU. The Nittany Lions have allowed just 1,405 rushing yards all season and opponents are averaging 3.1 yards per carry. Boise State averages 6.8 yards per carry as a team. It’s trite to say that slowing down Jeanty is essential for Penn State, but it’s also the truth. Maddux Madsen played well in 2024, but forcing him to win is Penn State’s best option.

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