The second round of the 2024 College Football Playoff has arrived.
Penn State and Boise State will meet in Tuesday’s Fiesta Bowl, with the winner advancing to the semifinals in the CFP bracket and moving one step closer to a National Championship. The Nittany Lions coasted in their first playoff game, a 38-10 win over SMU, while the Broncos had a bye due to their recent Mountain West title. Now, two of college football’s most talented squads will meet on New Year’s Eve.
With a 12-2 record this season, Penn State has been playing some of its best football lately. The Nittany Lions have run for over 180 yards in three consecutive games, including in their home playoff win over the Mustangs. Quarterback Drew Allar (3,021 passing yards, 21 touchdowns, seven interceptions) has flashed stardom on a few occasions, but he didn’t have to do much in his squad’s last victory. Defensively, a unit led by DE Abdul Carter boasts a formidable pass rush and a secondary coming off of a three-interception game.
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On the other side of the Fiesta Bowl, the Broncos are headlined by Heisman Trophy runner-up Ashton Jeanty. With 2,497 rushing yards and 29 rushing touchdowns so far this season, the running back could still potentially break Barry Sanders’ single-season rushing record.
Elsewhere, Boise State has gotten a productive season from quarterback Maddux Madsen (2,714 passing yards, 22 touchdowns, three interceptions) along with a defense that ranks among college football’s top units with 51 total sacks.
The Fiesta Bowl will have some of college football’s elite talents on display, including top-tier 2025 NFL Draft prospects like Carter and Jeanty. The winner between Penn State and Boise State will face either Notre Dame or Georgia in the Orange Bowl.
The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights as Penn State and Boise State face off in the quarterfinals of the 2024 College Football Playoff. Follow along with the action below.
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Penn State vs. Boise State highlights from 2024 College Football Playoff
(All times ET)
6:44 p.m. — Drew Allar leading the Nittany Lions on the field pregame:
A fired up Drew Allar leads the Penn State offense on the field.
“Let’s go play f—ing ball” pic.twitter.com/8ZgAaApAMX
— Lyle Alenstein (@LAlenstein) December 31, 2024
6:36 p.m. — Penn State will be looking to hold Jeanty to a new season-low in rushing yards tonight. Right now, that mark would be anything below 127.
Ashton Jeanty getting loose in State Farm Stadium pic.twitter.com/7EnUXnXM5x
— Lyle Alenstein (@LAlenstein) December 31, 2024
6:32 p.m. — Boise State fans are showing out for their superstar running back, Ashton Jeanty.
Boise State fans are packing this place early… and they got signs. Lots of signs pic.twitter.com/pLPoWCSUjO
— Audrey Snyder (@audsnyder4) December 31, 2024
6:30 p.m. — Flavor Flav is in the building for the Fiesta Bowl.
Flavor Flav explaining to James Franklin that he’s related to Shep Garner and that Shep is coaching (with Pat Chambers) is not the pregame moment I was expecting. pic.twitter.com/0zBI5uBt0a
— Ben Jones (@Ben_Jones88) December 31, 2024
6:28 p.m. — Just around an hour before kickoff. The winner tonight will advance to the semifinals of the CFP bracket, facing either Notre Dame or Georgia.
The stage is set.#WeAre x @Fiesta_Bowl pic.twitter.com/IuZRMgBCEO
— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) December 31, 2024
Penn State vs. Boise State start time
- Day: December 31, 2024
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Penn State and Boise State will face off in the Fiesta Bowl at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday. The second-round playoff matchup will be in State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
What channel is Penn State vs. Boise State on today?
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Streaming: ESPN+, Fubo
Tuesday’s CFP matchup between Penn State and Boise State will be broadcast on ESPN. Streaming options include ESPN+ or Fubo, which offers a free trial to new users.
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College Football Playoff schedule 2024
Tuesday, Dec. 31
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
| Penn State vs. Boise State | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
Wednesday, Jan. 1
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
| Texas vs. Arizona State | 1 p.m. | ESPN |
| Ohio State vs. Oregon | 5 p.m. | ESPN |
| Notre Dame vs. Georgia | 8:45 p.m. | ESPN |
Thursday, Jan. 9 (semifinals)
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
| TBD vs. TBD (Orange Bowl) | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
Friday, Jan. 10 (semifinals)
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
| TBD vs. TBD (Cotton Bowl) | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
Monday, Jan. 20 (national championship)
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
| TBD vs. TBD | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
