Penn State Wins Fiesta Bowl 31-14, Advances to Orange Bowl Semifinal

Jan 1, 2025, 04:11 AM

Penn State defeated Boise State 31-14 in the Fiesta Bowl on December 31 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, advancing to the College Football Playoff semifinals for the first time in program history. Quarterback Drew Allar led the Nittany Lions with three touchdown passes, while the defense contained Boise State's Heisman Trophy runner-up Ashton Jeanty, limiting him to 104 yards on 30 carries. Penn State, now with a 13-2 record and a school record for wins, will face the winner of the Sugar Bowl matchup between Georgia and Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on January 9, with a berth in the national championship game on the line.