Live updates, highlights and analysis as the Nittany Lions and Broncos meet in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals

And in the 2024 Fiesta Bowl taking place in Glendale, Arizona, we’ve got Penn State playing against Boise State — the Nittany Lions defeated SMU in the first round, while the Broncos got a bye in the first round. And if you’re here, you might be wondering: Who are those voices you’re hearing on the broadcast of the nationally televised game?

Ashton Jeanty headlines the top 2025 NFL draft prospects to watch in the College Football Playoff game between Penn State and Boise State:

New Year's Eve kicks off the quarterfinal round of the College Football Playoff as No. 3 seed Boise State debuts against No. 6 seed Penn State. The Nittany Lions reach the quarterfinals fresh off crushing 11-seed SMU 38-10 in one of the top performances of the first round.

The College Football Playoff quarterfinals kick off tonight when the Penn State Nittany Lions (12-2) take on the Boise State Broncos (12-1). Both teams are in rare territory, with Penn State not being on this stage since the early 1990's and Boise State being on it for the first time in program history.

No. 3 Boise State (12-1) will make its College Football Playoff debut Tuesday evening in the Fiesta Bowl against No. 6 Penn State (12-2). The ESPN telecast for the CFP quarterfinal is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.