Penn State and SMU Set for Cold Clash in College Football Playoff

The first-round playoff game on December 21 will test SMU in freezing temperatures at Beaver Stadium.

Penn State and SMU enter the College Football Playoff with 11-2 records after narrow losses in their respective conference championships.
Forecasts predict temperatures ranging from 12°F to 30°F in State College, with a 25% chance of snow, potentially impacting SMU players unaccustomed to such conditions.
Penn State is an 8.5-point favorite, with analysts citing their stronger defense and home-field advantage as key factors.
SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings faces a tough challenge against Penn State's ninth-ranked defense in front of 95,000 fans at Beaver Stadium.
A win for Penn State would advance them to face No. 3 Boise State in the quarterfinals, where they are projected to be significant favorites.