Boise State Faces Penn State in Fiesta Bowl

Boise State's Roger Carreon became an internet sensation for an embarrassing moment as he tripped and fell while running onto the field carrying the American flag before the Fiesta Bowl against Penn State. Despite spraining his ankle, Carreon was uninjured, and fans reacted humorously on social media, predicting bad luck for the Broncos. The game itself turned out to be a struggle for Boise State, as they fell behind 14-0 in the first quarter, with Penn State's Drew Allar throwing two touchdown passes. On the defensive side, Penn State's star player Abdul Carter left the game with a left arm injury, which raised concerns about his return. Ultimately, the Broncos’ offensive challenges were compounded by Carreon's mishap, leading to a disappointing performance against the Nittany Lions, who secured a 31-14 victory. This defeat eliminated Boise State from contention for the College Football Playoff semifinals.