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The final college football game of 2024 will determine the first semifinal participant in the College Football Playoff.
Date: December 31 | Time: 7:30 pm Eastern Time | Television: ESPN | Line: Penn State -11 | Total: 54
The Nittany Lions dominated SMU in the first round of the playoff with three interceptions in the first half, two of them returned for touchdowns. The Broncos are the Mountain West Conference champions and come into the game on an 11-game winning streak. Their only loss of the season came to Oregon in Week 2.
Boise State is unlikely to turn the ball over like SMU did in the first round, but they still have a big task moving the ball against PSU. The Nittany Lions have allowed just 1,405 rushing yards all season and opponents are averaging 3.1 yards per carry. Boise State averages 6.8 yards per carry as a team. It’s trite to say that stopping Jeanty is imperative for Penn State, but it’s also the truth. Maddux Madsen played well in 2024, but forcing him to win the game is Penn State’s best option.
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