Penn State vs. Boise State, live updates: Follow the College Football Playoff quarterfinals in the Fiesta Bowl
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Penn State vs. Boise State, live updates: Follow the College Football Playoff quarterfinals in the Fiesta Bowl

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.

Live28 updates

  • PSU drive saved by penalty

    The Nittany Lions failed to win on fourth-and-long, but that didn’t matter after a BSU penalty gave them a free set of downs.

    There are less than 30 seconds left in the half.

  • BSU strikes back

    The Broncos can’t do anything with their possession and give it right back to PSU. There is still a minute left in halftime.

  • PSU bumps it into BSU

    With just under two minutes left in the first half, the Broncos will get the ball back. They haven’t had much luck in the air so far, but here they need to move the ball with some speed.

  • The PSU 50-yard run was recalled

    Kaytron Allen just broke off the biggest run of the game, but it was all for naught after a hold call against one of his offensive linemen.

  • BSU strikes back

    The Broncos can’t do anything about the ensuing possession and give it right back to PSU. For those wondering, Ashton Jeanty has essentially been locked up against a stacked box so far. He has 12 carries for 37 yards.

  • Penn State has to punt

    The Broncos will look to close things out after a PSU drive derailed a deep sack by Drew Allar.

    They will have the ball at their own 39 yard line with just over 5 minutes remaining in the half.

  • Boise State touchdown!

    The Broncos are on the field in the Fiesta Bowl! It’s not Ashton Jeanty, but Tyler Crowe with a tough 8-yard run to get into the end zone. What a strong finish from the full-back.

    Power supply 14, BSU 7

  • PSU star DE Abdul Carter injured

  • Boise State in the red zone

    Ashton Jeanty put the ball on the turf again, but a BSU teammate got on it and the Broncos are now in the red zone.

    There are just over 10 minutes left in the first half.

  • BSU and PSU trade punts

    The Broncos will have it back after back-to-back drives by the teams went nowhere. PSU attempted a ploy on third down but was unsuccessful.

    BSU will start at its own 48-yard line after a solid return from Cooper Jones.

  • End of 1Q: PSU 14, BSU 0

    The first quarter was all about Penn State as Drew Allar dropped pennies and the BSU offense couldn’t get anything going.

  • Penn State fumbles right back!

    Two plays later, the Nittany Lions gave it right back to BSU after a fumble by quarterback Drew Allar. The Broncos desperately needed this.

  • Boise State fumbles it!

    Oh my God. What a disastrous start for Boise! Ashton Jeanty was fighting for extra yards and the ball was ripped out of his hands on the sideline, and PSU’s Zakee Wheatley made a great play, securing the ball before it went out of bounds.

  • I’m stating the obvious here, but this was the worst way Boise State could have started the game. This is not a team built to overcome big deficits without Ashton Jeanty breaking up 50+ yard runs at will. And Penn State doesn’t give up on long runs.

  • TOUCHDOWN PENN STATE!

    What a start for the Nittany Lions! This time, Drew Allar found Omari Evans on a deep post route for a 38-yard touchdown. Allar has done everything right in this case so far.

    Power supply 14, BSU 0

  • BSU has to punt

    The Broncos couldn’t move the ball at all on the ensuing possession and beat it to Penn State.

    The Nittany Lions will take it back with good field position on their own 45.

  • Touchdown Penn State!

    Who else but Tyler Warren will find the end zone first in the Fiesta Bowl? The star tight end found open space deep in the back corner of the end zone and Drew Allar put him right on the button for the first touchdown of the game.

    Power supply 7, BSU 0

  • Power supply is approaching the red zone

    The Nittany Lions move the ball effortlessly along the ground on their first drive of the game. A long run from Kaytron Allen takes them to the edge of the red zone.

  • PSU blocks BSU field goal

    Boise State’s drive failed just inside the 30-yard line and kicker Jonah Dalmas’ 45-yard field goal attempt was blocked.

  • Boise State on the rise

    The Broncos are already in the middle of the field after two quick first downs. Penn State does everything it can to slow down star RB Ashton Jeanty, and QB Maddux Madsen finds his breakthrough downfield.

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