Boise State head coach Spencer Danielson is thrilled with the level of support the football program receives from the university, fans and community. Danielson also acknowledged that even more assistance will be required if Boise State aims to be an annual player in the College Football Playoff.

Boise State Head Coach Spencer Danielson speaks ahead of the Broncos playing in Fiesta Bowl on Dec. 31. Brad Thomas, Vaughn Dalzell and Eric Froton preview the Fiesta Bowl between Penn State and Boise State, sharing some prop bets for the matchup and explaining why the Nittany Lions are in good shape heading into the game.

There was a distinct lack of drama in the first round of the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff.All four opening-round games were decided by double figures, including blowout wins by No. 6 Penn State (38-10 over No.

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While third-seeded Boise State enjoyed a first-round bye for the College Football Playoff, No. 6 Penn State put together one of its best performances of the season against No. 11 SMU. The Nittany Lions dominated from start to finish in a 38-10 dismantling of SMU.