Penn State Beats SMU 38-10 with Two Pick-Sixes, Advances to Fiesta Bowl vs. Boise State in CFP Quarterfinal
Dec 21, 2024, 06:47 PM
In the opening round of the College Football Playoff, Penn State dominated SMU with a 38-10 victory at Beaver Stadium on December 21, 2024. The Nittany Lions' defense was instrumental, forcing SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings into three interceptions, two of which were returned for touchdowns by linebackers Dominic DeLuca and Tony Rojas. Penn State led 28-0 at halftime, with the offense contributing through rushing touchdowns from Kaytron Allen, who scored twice, and Nick Singleton. SMU's lone touchdown came in the fourth quarter on a 28-yard pass from Jennings to Roderick Daniels Jr. The win advances Penn State to the Fiesta Bowl on December 31, where they will face Boise State in the quarterfinals.
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