In a thrilling encounter at the Fiesta Bowl, the No. 6 Penn State Nittany Lions secured a spot in the College Football Playoff semifinals by defeating the No. 3 Boise State Broncos with a score of 31-14 on December 31, 2023. This is Penn State’s first appearance in the CFP semifinals since the playoff’s inception. The Nittany Lions took control of the game early, with quarterback Drew Allar throwing for two touchdowns and running back Nick Singleton adding another on the ground. Boise State made attempts to rally but could not overcome the early deficit despite a valiant effort from quarterback Taylen Green, who threw for a touchdown and rushed for a score. The win was highlighted by a record-breaking audience as over 65,000 fans attended the game at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Coach James Franklin praised his team, stating, ‘We came into this game with a mission and the guys executed it flawlessly. We’re excited to represent Penn State in the next round of the College Football Playoff.’ With this victory, Penn State’s season record improved to 11-2, while Boise State concluded their season at 12-2. The Nittany Lions now await their opponent in the semifinals, set to be announced shortly.
No. 6 Penn State Advances to College Football Playoff Semifinals After 31-14 Victory Over No. 3 Boise State in Fiesta Bowl
