How to Watch Penn State vs. Boise State College Football Playoff

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The No. 4 Penn State Nittany Lions (12-2) and the No. 9 Boise State Broncos (12-1) will meet in the College Football Playoff at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET on New Year’s Eve (ESPN). Both teams have had incredible seasons, and this quarterfinal matchup is primed to deliver some great college football. Dominic DeLuca #0 of the Penn State Nittany Lions celebrates after intercepting a pass and returning it for a touchdown during the first quarter against the Southern Methodist Mustangs in the Playoff First Round Game… Dominic DeLuca #0 of the Penn State Nittany Lions celebrates after intercepting a pass and returning it for a touchdown during the first quarter against the Southern Methodist Mustangs in the Playoff First Round Game at Beaver Stadium on December 21, 2024 in State College, Pennsylvania. Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images How to Watch #4 Penn State vs #9 Boise State in the College Football Playoff: Penn State cruised into the Fiesta Bowl with a 38-10 win over SMU in Round 1 of the CFP. The Nittany Lions are looking to make a deep playoff run after a season that saw them fall just short in the Big Ten Championship Game against Oregon. Penn State’s two losses this season came against elite competition: Oregon and Ohio State, both playoff teams. Despite those setbacks, the Nittany Lions have shown they can dominate on both sides of the ball, making them a formidable opponent for anyone in the playoff field. Boise State punched its ticket to the Fiesta Bowl with a dominant 21-7 victory in the Mountain West Championship Game. Heisman Trophy runner-up Ashton Jeanty was the star of the show, racking up 209 rushing yards and a touchdown to cap off a phenomenal season. The Broncos’ only blemish this year came in Week 2 against the juggernaut No. 1 Oregon Ducks, a loss that did little to diminish their stellar campaign. As the Mountain West champs and the only Group of Five teams in the CFP, Boise State has a chip on its shoulder and something to prove against a Power Five giant like Penn State.