Notebook: Penn State handles Boise State, Ashton Jeanty in CFP Quarterfinal
Penn State wins their eighth Fiesta Bowl and advances to the CFP semifinals.
Penn State is going to the College Football Playoff semifinals after a 31-14 win over Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl. The Nittany Lions got out to another 14-0 lead in to begin the game, and once again seemed in control at all points in a win over the Mountain West Champs.
With one bowl win under their belts, they’ll go from Glendale, Arizona to Miami, Florida. The next assignment is the Capital One Orange Bowl, facing the winner between Georgia and Notre Dame. But first, it’s time to reflect on what allowed PSU to get the job done against Boise State in Glendale.