Maddux Madsen and Boise State’s offense will face off with Penn State in the Fiesta Bowl with a trip to the CFP semifinals on the line.

Penn State knows the enormity of taking down Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl. And the defense marvels at it. “It’s the Heisman runner-up and I consider myself to be a run ...

Since its victory in the Mountain West championship game, Boise State has enjoyed three weeks of rest leading into its College Football Playoff debut against Penn State in the Fiesta Bowl. Broncos Running back Ashton Jeanty, the Heisman Trophy runner-up ...

Penn State has enlisted Tyler Holzworth, a junior, to mimic Jeanty on the scout team. It’s an impossible ask, but the 6-0, 219-pound Nittany Lions back can help present some of the same looks that Boise State gives with Jeanty.

Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty (2) pushes away from the arms of UNLV defensive lineman Tatuo Martinson (98) on a run in the first half of the Mountain West championship football game Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Boise. (AP Photo/Steve Conner) AP

DC Tom Allen and OC Andy Kotelnicki addressed the media ahead of the Fiesta Bowl against the Broncos, taking questions about PSU QB Drew Allar and Boise State’s Jeanty.

Jeanty, who is 132 rushing yards from breaking the all-time season record held by Barry Sanders, will be a major focal point for Penn State's defense. But so will Tyler Warren for Boise State's unit.