The road to the national championship starts in Happy Valley as the 11-seed SMU Mustangs (11-2) face off against the 6-seed Penn State Nittany Lions (11-2) in the first round of the College Football Playoff.
The action starts at noon ET on Saturday (TNT/Max) from Beaver Stadium.
How to Watch No. 11 SMU vs No. 6 Penn State in the College Football Playoff:
- Date: Saturday, December 21, 2024
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Channel: TNT/Max
- Stream: Sling
The Mustangs come into this game with a chip on their shoulder after a heartbreaking 34-31 loss to Clemson in the ACC Championship Game. Trailing by 17 points at the end of the third quarter, SMU mounted an incredible comeback to tie the game, only to lose on a game-winning field goal as time expired.
SMU has been a team defined by resilience this season, and their explosive offense has been the driving force. While the Mustangs' defense has had its ups and downs, their ability to score quickly keeps them in every game.
Can SMU's offense find its rhythm early and avoid playing catch-up against a tough Penn State defense?
Meanwhile, the Nittany Lions are also coming off a tough loss, falling 45-37 to Oregon in the Big Ten Championship Game. Despite racking up an impressive 523 total yards and 28 first downs, Penn State's two turnovers proved costly against the Ducks.
Penn State's record against ranked opponents this season is a modest 1-2, but they've shown they can hang with the best. With the home crowd at Beaver Stadium behind them, the Nittany Lions will look to bounce back and make a statement in the first round of the playoff.
Can Penn State protect the football and capitalize on their offensive efficiency?
This will be a great Saturday of football with three College Football Playoff games and some NFL action so buckle up for a great day.
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