How to Watch Boise State vs. Penn State: Fiesta Bowl Quarterfinal Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – December 31, 2024

Updated Dec. 31, 2024 7:28 p.m. ET

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The No. 5 Penn State Nittany Lions (12-2) meet the No. 8 Boise State Broncos (12-1) in the Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Arizona in the quarterfinal round of the College Football Playoff. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. ET, and Penn State is a 12.5 favorite.

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How to Watch Penn State vs. Boise State

When: Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

Penn State's 2024 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/31/2024	at West Virginia	W 34-12
9/7/2024	vs. Bowling Green	W 34-27
9/21/2024	vs. Kent State	W 56-0
9/28/2024	vs. Illinois	W 21-7
10/5/2024	vs. UCLA	W 27-11
10/12/2024	at USC	W 33-30
10/26/2024	at Wisconsin	W 28-13
11/2/2024	vs. Ohio State	L 20-13
11/9/2024	vs. Washington	W 35-6
11/16/2024	at Purdue	W 49-10
11/23/2024	at Minnesota	W 26-25
11/30/2024	vs. Maryland	W 44-7
12/7/2024	vs. Oregon	L 45-37
12/21/2024	vs. SMU	W 38-10
12/31/2024	vs. Boise State	-

Penn State 2024 Stats & Insights

Penn State has been making things happen on both sides of the ball this season, ranking 22nd-best in total offense (439.8 yards per game) and fourth-best in total defense (280.1 yards allowed per game).
Penn State has the 53rd-ranked offense this season in terms of passing yards (238.6 passing yards per game), and has been more effective on defense, ranking 17th-best with only 179.6 passing yards allowed per game.
The Nittany Lions have been clicking on all fronts this season, as they rank 23rd-best in scoring offense (33.9 points per game) and seventh-best in scoring defense (15.9 points allowed per game).
The Nittany Lions have been a difficult matchup for opposing teams in the running game, as they rank top-25 in both rushing offense (19th-best with 201.2 rushing yards per game) and rushing defense (seventh-best with 100.4 rushing yards allowed per game) this year.
Penn State has been clicking on all fronts on third down this season, owning the 11th-best mark in third-down percentage (47.6%) and 22nd-best in third-down defense (33.2% third-down conversion rate allowed).
The Nittany Lions own the 29th-ranked turnover margin in college football at +7, forcing 20 turnovers (39th in the FBS) while turning it over 13 times (27th in the FBS).

Penn State 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Drew Allar	QB	3,021 YDS (68.5%) / 21 TD / 7 INT 289 RUSH YDS / 6 RUSH TD / 20.6 RUSH YPG
Nicholas Singleton	RB	928 YDS / 8 TD / 66.3 YPG / 6.4 YPC 39 REC / 342 REC YDS / 5 REC TD / 24.4 REC YPG
Tyler Warren	TE	92 REC / 1,095 YDS / 6 TD / 78.2 YPG
Kaytron Allen	RB	892 YDS / 8 TD / 63.7 YPG / 4.8 YPC 17 REC / 147 REC YDS / 2 REC TD / 12.3 REC YPG
Abdul Carter	DL	50 TKL / 16 TFL / 11 SACK
Jaylen Reed	DB	59 TKL / 1 TFL / 2 SACK / 3 INT
Kobe King	LB	56 TKL / 6 TFL / 3 SACK
Tony Rojas	LB	40 TKL / 5 TFL / 1.5 SACK / 3 INT

Boise State's 2024 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/31/2024	at Georgia Southern	W 56-45
9/7/2024	at Oregon	L 37-34
9/21/2024	vs. Portland State	W 56-14
9/28/2024	vs. Washington State	W 45-24
10/5/2024	vs. Utah State	W 62-30
10/12/2024	at Hawaii	W 28-7
10/25/2024	at UNLV	W 29-24
11/1/2024	vs. San Diego State	W 56-24
11/9/2024	vs. Nevada	W 28-21
11/16/2024	at San Jose State	W 42-21
11/23/2024	at Wyoming	W 17-13
11/29/2024	vs. Oregon State	W 34-18
12/6/2024	vs. UNLV	W 21-7
12/31/2024	vs. Penn State	-

Boise State 2024 Stats & Insights

Boise State's offensive attack has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks sixth-best in the FBS with 470.2 total yards per contest. In terms of defense, it is surrendering 361.9 total yards per game, which ranks 60th.
Boise State ranks 77th in the FBS with 219.6 passing yards per game on offense, and it ranks 109th with 246.8 passing yards ceded per game on defense.
The Broncos' offense has been paving the way for the team, as they rank third-best in the FBS with 39.1 points per contest. In terms of defense, they are surrendering 21.9 points per game, which ranks 32nd.
The Broncos have been a top-25 run unit on both sides of the ball this season, as they rank fifth-best in rushing yards per game (250.5) and 21st-best in rushing yards allowed per game (115.1).
Boise State's third-down offense has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks sixth-best in the FBS with a 49.1% third-down conversion rate. In terms of defense, it is allowing a 38.1% third-down rate, which ranks 60th.
At +7, the Broncos sport the 29th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with 15 forced turnovers (86th in the FBS) and eight turnovers committed (second in the FBS).

Boise State 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Ashton Jeanty	RB	2,497 YDS / 29 TD / 192.1 YPG / 7.3 YPC 20 REC / 116 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 9.7 REC YPG
Maddux Madsen	QB	2,714 YDS (62%) / 22 TD / 3 INT 224 RUSH YDS / 5 RUSH TD / 17.2 RUSH YPG
Cam Camper	WR	55 REC / 837 YDS / 4 TD / 64.4 YPG
Matt Lauter	TE	43 REC / 523 YDS / 6 TD / 40.2 YPG
Jayden Virgin	DL	33 TKL / 10 TFL / 10 SACK
Seyi Oladipo	DB	47 TKL / 10 TFL / 6.5 SACK
Ahmed Hassanein	DL	37 TKL / 8 TFL / 8.5 SACK
Ty Benefield	DB	51 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD