PENN STATE ADVANCES TO CFP SEMIFINAL WITH DOMINANT WIN OVER BOISE STATE

Nick Singleton put an exclamation point on the win for the Penn State Nittany Lions over Boise State with a 58-yard back-breaking touchdown run to give the Nittany Lions a 31-14 lead late in the fourth.

Dec 31, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Omari Evans (5) makes a touchdown catch over Boise State Broncos safety Ty Benefield (0) during the first half in the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Ashton Jeanty was held in check for really the first time all year with getting just over 100 yards on 35 carries and no touchdowns. Jeanty also fumbled twice in this game; which was shocking considering he only had one fumble all season.

Dec 31, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty (2) rushes the ball against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the first half in the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Penn State will now await the winner of Georgia vs Norte Dame on New Year’s Day at the Sugar Bowl to play on the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Orange Bowl on January 9th.