The Nittany Lions knew the key to the game. Force Boise State to throw the ball, and take your chances with Maddux Madsen’s arm instead of letting Ashton Jeanty burn them. The gamble paid off, leading to Penn State living in the Boise State backfield, either forcing Madsen to make errant decisions, or stopping Jeanty for short yardage.
2: Prayers
Adbul Carter went out with what appeared to be an arm injury in the second quarter. He did not come back in the game. Here’s to hoping the injury isn’t enough to keep him out of the Orange Bowl.