Penn State and Boise State clash in a historic Fiesta Bowl quarterfinal matchup of the College Football Playoff at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.

Both teams enter with impressive credentials: Penn State (12-2) boasts a perfect 7-0 Fiesta Bowl record, while Boise State (12-1) remains undefeated at 3-0 in this bowl game.

The Broncos ride an 11-game winning streak and feature the nation's third-best scoring offense (39.1 points per game). Penn State counters with an elite defense allowing just 15.9 points per game. Both teams excel at pressuring quarterbacks, ranking among the nation's leaders in sacks.

Penn State comes off a dominant 38-10 victory over SMU, featuring Nicholas Singleton's 90-yard rushing performance. The Nittany Lions seek their first-ever 13-win season.

Boise State's Ashton Jeanty, who rushed for 2,497 yards this season, leads the Broncos' offense. He's just 132 yards away from breaking Barry Sanders' single-season record.

Key Players to Watch:

• Boise State QB Maddux Madsen: 2,714 yards, 22 touchdowns, 3 interceptions
• Penn State TE Tyler Warren: 92 receptions, 1,095 yards, 6 touchdowns

The winner advances to face either No. 2 Georgia or No. 7 Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl semifinal.

This first-ever meeting between these programs promises an exciting clash of styles, with Penn State's defensive prowess facing Boise State's explosive offense in a high-stakes playoff battle.

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