Penn State and SMU will play in the first round of the College Football Playoff. Here's what you need to know.
Penn State tight end Tyler Warren greet fans after the 49-10 win over Purdue on Nov. 16, 2024 Joe Hermitt | [email protected] College Football Playoff is here, and Penn State is one of 12 teams looking to go on a national championship run. But first, the Nittany Lions have to beat SMU ., the No. 6 seed in the CFP , will play host to No. 11 seed SMU . Both of these teams finished 11-2 and lost in their conference championship games. Penn State fell to No.
We will have plenty of stories, podcasts and content previewing Penn State’s first-round CFP game against SMU in the coming days. But here’s a quick look at what you need to know. Warren is the ultimate player to watch, not only for the fans but for SMU’s defensive staff. Warren lines up all over the field. Tight end, receiver, Wildcat quarterback, you name it. Warren is Penn State’s most indispensable chess piece.Smith, who converted from receiver to tailback when he transferred in from Miami, is a dual-threat. He has totaled 1,573 scrimmage yards and 18 TDs.
The move from linebacker to defensive end has been a smashing success for Carter, who ranks third nationally with 19 1/2 tackles for loss. The disruptive junior is a top-10 projected NFL draft pick for a reason.The Mustangs boast the No. 4 run defense in the FBS, and Harrison-Hunte is a big reason why. The Miami transfer is the second-highest graded defensive tackle in the CFP field, per Pro Football Focus.This is a balanced team with talent across the board that can win in different ways.
Slow starts have been a theme. The Nittany Lions have been tied or losing at halftime in six of 13 games this season. They went 4-2 in those games, losing to Ohio State and Oregon. Can’t put yourself in a hole against top teams and expect to win.SMU has beaten only one team currently ranked in the committee’s top 25. It was an overtime win over Duke in which the Mustangs turned the ball over six times. SMU’s 21 turnovers are the second-most of any team in the field .
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