The Nittany Lions secure a dominant win over Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl, setting up a matchup against the winner of the Notre Dame-Georgia clash in the Orange Bowl.
The Nittany Lions will play in the Orange Bowl on Jan. 9 vs. the winner of Wednesday's Sugar Bowl between Notre Dame and Georgia.
Penn State tight end Tyler Warren celebrates his touchdown against Boise State during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl on Tuesday.The Nittany Lions will make their first trip to the College Football Playoff semifinals Jan. 9 in Miami against the winner of Wednesday’s Notre Dame-George game.defensive end Abdul Carter
Each time Penn State expanded its early lead, Boise State pulled closer. But it was a strong defensive second-half effort, led by three interceptions, that secured the Nittany Lions' victory.Jeanty entered the game 131 yards away from Barry Sanders’ single-season rushing record. Penn State loaded the box all game, getting the best of Boise State’s offensive line. The Nittany Lions’ Dani Dennis-Sutton finished with 2.5 tackles for loss and a sack.
When Penn State needed to ice the game, junior Nick Singleton went off to the races for a 58-yard score. He also passed 1,000 yards for the season. The Nittany Lions rushed for 216 yards.Allar started the game throwing dimes, hitting both senior tight end Tyler Warren and junior receiver Omari Evans for first-quarter scores. It was one of Warren’s two scores, giving Allar three for the game.
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