Penn State vs Boise State: Box score, stats and summary feat. Ashton Jeanty (College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl)

The Boise State Broncos, who earned a first-round bye after winning the Mountain West championship, faced the Penn State Nittany Lions in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl on Tuesday.

Drew Allar started under center for the Nittany Lions while Maddux Madsen was the starting quarterback for the Broncos.

Going into halftime, the Broncos trailed the Nittany Lions 17-7. After going scoreless in the first quarter, Ashton Jeanty's team made up some ground in the second quarter.

Both teams scored a touchdown in the third quarter, but the Broncos couldn't overcome the deficit in the fourth, surrendering another touchdown drive to lose the game 31-14.

Penn State vs Boise State: Box score

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Penn State	14	3	7	7	31
Boise State	0	7	7	0	14

Penn State Nittany Lions stats

PASSING	CP-ATT-INT	YDS	TD	LONG
Drew Allar	13-25-0	171	3	38
Total	13-25-0	171	3	58

RECEIVING	REC	YDS	TD	LONG
Tyler Warren	6	63	2	17
Omari Evans	2	55	1	38
Harrison Wallace iii	3	37	0	20
Luke Reynolds	2	16	0	10
Total	13	171	3	38

RUSHING	ATT	YDS	TD	LONG
Kaytron Allen	17	134	0	0
Nicholas Singleton	12	87	1	0
Drew Allar	11	-4	0	38
Total	41	216	1	58

KICKING	FG-FGA	LONG	XP	PTS
Ryan Barker	1/1	40	4	7

DEFENSE	TOT	SOLO	SACKS	TFL	INT	FF	FR
Dominic Deluca	5	3	0	1	0	0	0
Jaylen Reed	8	4	1	1	0	0	0
Jalen Kimber	6	4	0	1	0	0	0
Aj Harris	4	1	0	0	0	0	0
Cam Miller	2	1	0	0	0	0	0
Zakee Wheatley	3	2	0	0	1	0	1
Zion Tracy	3	3	0	0	1	0	0
Dakaari Nelson	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
Elliot Washington ii	2	1	0	0	0	0	0
Dejuan Lane	2	2	0	0	0	0	0
Tony Rojas	7	5	0	0	0	0	0
Amin Vanover	6	5	1	2	0	1	0
Antoine Belgrave-shorter	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
Zane Durant	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
Audavion Collins	5	3	0	0	0	0	0
Kolin Dinkins	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
Dani Dennis-sutton	6	3	1	2.5	0	0	0
Kobe King	8	4	0	0	0	1	0
Tyler Elsdon	2	0	0	0	0	0	0
Dvon J-thomas	4	2	0	1	0	0	0
Coziah Izzard	3	1	0	0.5	0	0	0
Total	80	48	3	8	0	2	1

Boise State Broncos stats

PASSING	CP-ATT-INT	YDS	TD	LONG
Maddux Madsen	23-35-3	304	1	53
Total	23-35-3	304	1	26

RECEIVING	REC	YDS	TD	LONG
Matt Lauter	4	96	1	53
Cameron Camper	3	66	0	45
Prince Strachan	4	40	0	13
Latrell Caples	4	30	0	17
Matt Wagner	2	24	0	14
Ashton Jeanty	3	22	0	18
Austin Bolt	2	14	0	7
Ben Ford	1	12	0	12
Total	23	304	1	53

RUSHING	ATT	YDS	TD	LONG
Ashton Jeanty	30	104	0	0
Tyler Crowe	1	8	1	0
Jambres Dubar	2	-1	0	0
Maddux Madsen	7	-3	0	53
Total	40	108	1	26

DEFENSE	TOT	SOLO	SACKS	TFL	INT	FF	FR
Ty Benefield	9	6	0	0	0	0	0
Latrell Caples	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
Rodney Robinson	1	0	0	0	0	0	0
Jayden Virgin-morgan	1	0	0	0	0	0	0
Jeremiah Earby	3	2	0	0	0	0	0
A'marion Mccoy	2	2	0	0	0	0	0
Sheldon Newton	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
Andrew Simpson	4	1	0.5	0.5	0	0	0
Davon Banks	2	1	0	0	0	0	0
Zion Washington	4	1	0	0	0	0	0
Seyi Oladipo	5	3	0	0.5	0	0	1
Alexander Teubner	8	5	1	1	0	0	0
Marco Notarainni	5	2	0.5	1	0	0	0
Austin Bolt	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
Braxton Fely	2	1	0	0	0	0	0
Ahmed Hassanein	6	5	1	3	0	0	0
Michael Callahan	2	1	0.5	0.5	0	0	0
Max Stege	3	2	0.5	0.5	0	0	0
Herbert Gums	1	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total	61	35	4	4	3	0	1

Penn State tops Boise State 31-14: Game Summary

The Penn State Nittany Lions showcased their offensive firepower to secure a 31-14 victory over the Boise State Broncos in a well-rounded performance.

1st Quarter:

6:40: Penn State opened the scoring with an 11-yard touchdown pass from Drew Allar to Tyler Warren, concluding a nine-play, 72-yard drive.

3:35: The Nittany Lions extended their lead as Allar connected with Omari Evans for a 38-yard touchdown pass, ending a quick four-play, 56-yard drive.

Score: Penn State 14, Boise State 0.

2nd Quarter:

8:41: Boise State responded with an eight-yard touchdown run by Tyler Crowe after an eight-play, 52-yard drive.

0:00: Penn State added to their lead with a 40-yard field goal by Ryan Barker as time expired.

Halftime Score: Penn State 17, Boise State 7.

3rd Quarter:

11:38: Boise State narrowed the gap as Maddux Madsen found Matt Lauter for a 53-yard touchdown pass, completing a five-play, 83-yard drive.

7:22: Penn State answered with another touchdown as Allar threw a 13-yard pass to Tyler Warren, capping an 11-play, 75-yard drive.

Score: Penn State 24, Boise State 14.

4th Quarter:

4:54: Penn State sealed the victory with a 58-yard touchdown run by Nicholas Singleton, finishing a seven-play, 79-yard drive.

Final Score: Penn State 31, Boise State 14.