Penn State Defeats Boise State in Fiesta Bowl

Penn State secured a 31-14 victory over Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl, earning a spot in the College Football Playoff semifinals. The Nittany Lions (13-2) took control early, jumping to a 14-0 lead with quarterback Drew Allar throwing three touchdown passes, including two to tight end Tyler Warren. Despite a strong comeback from Boise State (12-2), who narrowed the score to 17-14, Penn State sealed their win with a 58-yard touchdown run from Nicholas Singleton. Defensively, Penn State contained Heisman runner-up Ashton Jeanty, limiting him to just 104 rushing yards on 30 carries. This victory marks the first time in program history that Penn State has reached 13 wins in a season. The Nittany Lions will face either Notre Dame or Georgia in the upcoming Orange Bowl.