Penn State beats Boise State to advance to CFP semifinal; Ashton Jeanty falls wanting course report

In his first faculty soccer playoffs, Penn State is now one victory away from going to the large ball.

The third-seeded Nittany Lions have been stopped No. 6 Boise State within the Fiesta Bowl, 31-14, on New Yr’s Eve to advance to the semifinals.

The Nittany Lions obtained off to a scorching begin, blocking a Boise State discipline aim and turning it right into a landing. Then, after forcing a three-and-out, Drew Allar discovered Omari Evans on a protracted landing run to make it 14-0. The Broncos added a landing earlier than halftime, and each offenses have been at a standstill for some time. Penn State added a discipline aim simply earlier than the top of the half, however on its first drive of the second half, Boise State discovered the top zone with a 53-yard catch and run by Matt Lauter.

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Nicholas Singleton #10 of the Penn State Nittany Lions celebrates his landing with teammates through the fourth quarter in opposition to the Boise State Broncos through the 2024 Vrbo Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium on December 31, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Christian Petersen/Getty Photographs)

Penn State clicked once more, nonetheless, as they went on an 11-play drive and drove 75 yards, with Allar discovering Tyler Warren for the tight finish’s second landing and regaining a 10-point lead. Maddux Madsen then threw a choose, then, regardless of a compelled three-and-out, Boise State missed one other discipline aim.

The Lions took benefit and 7 performs later led 31-14 with 4:54 left after Nicholas Singleton rushed for a 58-yard landing. In a miracle effort, Madsen threw one other interception, almost icing the ball sport.

Omari Evans #5 of the Penn State Nittany Lions celebrates after catching a go for a landing through the first quarter in opposition to the Boise State Broncos through the 2024 Vrbo Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium on December 31, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Christian Petersen/Getty Photographs)

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The Nittany Lions offense contained Ashton Jeanty all evening — positive, 108 yards is nice, however it was the bottom whole of the season for the Heisman Trophy finalist, whereas fumbling twice and shedding one. Thus, his pursuit of Barry Sanders’ single-season speeding report fell quick by simply 24 yards. Getting into Tuesday, Jeanty had rushed for at the least 127 yards in each sport this yr.

Jeanty’s 2,605 yards this season, nonetheless, at the moment are the second-most in a single season, as he handed Melvin Gordon and Kevin Smith, who now rank third and fourth, respectively.

Tyler Warren #44 of the Penn State Nittany Lions celebrates along with his teammates after catching a go for a landing through the third quarter in opposition to the Boise State Broncos through the 2024 Vrbo Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium on December 31, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Christian Petersen/Getty Photographs)

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Allar completed with 171 passing yards and his three touchdowns, whereas Kaytron Allen and Nicholas Singleton mixed for 221 yards on 29 carries.

Penn State will now face the winner of No. 2 Georgia and No. 7 Notre Dame in Orange Bowl on Jan. 9 for an opportunity to compete within the nationwide championship. These two will play within the Sugar Bowl on Wednesday at 8:45 p.m.

In 5 playoff video games up to now, the upper seed has received by double digits every time.

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