Boise State vs. Penn State Prediction: Fiesta Bowl College Football Playoff Odds, Picks and Best Bets
The Boise State Broncos will take on the Penn State Nittany Lions in the first College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchup. Can Ashton Jeanty and the Broncos keep it close with Penn State in the Fiesta Bowl? Matt McCuen thinks so, and explains why in his Boise State vs. Penn State prediction for the CFP Quarterfinal.
Matt McCuen - December 31, 2024, 10:57 AM EST
4 minBoise State vs. Penn State Prediction: Fiesta Bowl College Football Playoff Odds, Picks and Best Bets
The Boise State Broncos and the Penn State Nittany Lions will clash on New Years Eve. Before the clock strikes midnight, one of these two programs will earn a trip to the CFP semifinals. Glendale, Arizona, will be the site for the Fiesta Bowl.
Boise State comes into the contest with a record of 12-1. That record earned the Broncos the 3rd overall seed. Few teams in college football exceeded expectations more than Boise.
Entering the season, the Broncos appeared to be good enough to earn a playoff bid, but nobody thought this team would end the year as a top-three seed. Boise State earned a Mountain West Championship, taking down UNLV 21-7.
The Broncos have not played since December 6th after earning a first round bye. Boise's lone loss this season came on the road, 37-34, against Oregon. This Boise squad has won 11 consecutive games.
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Penn State vs. Boise State Odds
Penn State vs. Boise State Date, Time, and Where To Watch
- Date: December 31, 2024
- Time: 7:30 pm ET
- Where To Watch: ESPN
Penn State vs. Boise State Prediction
Sophomore Maddux Madsen has thrown for 2,714 yards, 22 touchdowns, and three interceptions. Star running back Ashton Jeanty has posted a historic season. The Jacksonville, Florida native has scampered for 2,497 yards and 29 touchdowns. Cameron Camper has racked up a team-leading 837 yards and four touchdowns.
Penn State pulls into the contest with a record of 12-2. That record has the Nittany Lions ranked sixth in the nation. Over the years, the knock on this program has been about winning the big game after coming up short in most of their top-10 matchups.
James Franklin won his first College Football playoff game last Saturday, dominating SMU. Penn State posted a blowout 38-10 win over the Mustangs. If Penn State wins tonight, it will face the winner of the Georgia vs. Notre Dame game tomorrow.
The Nittany Lions entered the year expected to be one of the best teams in college football, and they have lived up to the hype. Tonight is the biggest game for this program in a decade.
Sophomore Drew Allar leads the offense with 3,021 yards, 21 touchdowns, and seven picks. Junior Nicholas Singleton has rushed for 928 yards and eight touchdowns. Tight end Tyler Warren has collected a team-best 1,095 yards and six touchdowns. Penn State ranks 5th in points allowed per game (15.9).
Penn State vs. Boise State Pick
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We will ride with the underdog tonight.
The Broncos are getting too many points in this matchup.
Boise proved earlier in the season vs. Oregon they can score against elite defensive teams.
Jeanty will see a heavy workload tonight and keep the Broncos close in this contest.
Let’s end 2024 with a bang!
