Drew Allar’s three passing touchdowns led Penn State to a 31-14 win over Boise State as the Nittany Lions advance to the College Football Playoff Semifinals. Penn State got off to a blazing start, scoring on its first two drives against the Broncos.

Drew Allar spent the last month or so considering whether to return to Penn State for his senior year. He had many conversations with his parents, Kevin and Dawn, Nittany Lions coach James Franklin and his agents with CAA. Allar made his decision in the last few days and made it public Monday when he announced that he will be back in 2025.

Penn State flexed its muscles in the opening round of the College Football Playoff, dismantling SMU at home. Next up for James Franklin's squad is a showdown with Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl. Prior to tonight's quarterfinal matchup,

The Penn State Nittany Lions are 11-point favorites over the Boise State Broncos in the Fiesta Bowl. But running back Ashton Jeanty could mitigate that advantage.

James Franklin held a Penn State helmet and posed for a picture alongside Boise State’s Spencer Danielson. Between the two coaches was the coveted Fiesta Bowl trophy. Franklin and Danielson are at different points in their careers,