The College Football Playoff got underway with several exciting matchups on Saturday. Penn State dominated SMU, winning 38-10 in the Fiesta Bowl opener. The sixth-seeded Nittany Lions advanced to face Boise State in the semifinals after forcing three turnovers and capitalizing on two interceptions for touchdowns.
No. 5 Texas also secured a spot in the semis with a 38-24 win over Clemson. Jaydon Blue ran for 146 yards and two scores, including a 77-yard burst in the fourth quarter, as the Longhorns beat the Tigers in the expanded playoff format.
Ohio State dominated Tennessee, winning 42-17 to set up a New Year’s Day rematch with No. 1 Oregon at the Rose Bowl. Will Howard threw for 311 yards and two touchdowns, while Quinshon Judkins and TreVeyon Henderson rushed for two scores apiece for the Buckeyes.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/dec/22/college-football-playoff-penn-state-texas-ohio-state