Fiesta Bowl score, results: Penn State takes care of business against Boise State to advance to CFP semifinals

The Broncos were facing a fourth-and-long deep in their own territory and Maddux Madsen tried to force the ball into a tight spot and it was picked off by PSU's Zion Tracy.

That's the ballgame folks.

Well so much for that. Nicholas Singleton just broke through the line for a 58-yard rushing touchdown that'll serve as a dagger in this game.

PSU 31, BSU 14

The Nittany Lions are milking the clock now with a two-possession lead.

We're inside the 5-minute mark now.

The Broncos couldn't do much with it once they got inside the red zone and settled for another field goal attempt by Jonah Dalmas, who missed this one from 38 yards.

What a brutal mistake in a tight game.

The Broncos are closing in on the red zone as the game inches toward the 10-minute mark.

The Broncos were facing a third-and-21 deep in their own territory and Ashton Jeanty came through with a 26-yard run to keep the drive alive.

The Nittany Lions opted for a play-action pass on third-and-1 and the pass fell incomplete. The Broncos will have the ball back with just over 13 minutes left in the game.

BSU QB Maddux Madsen didn't see Zakee Wheatley playing centerfield and the safety comes down with the interception for the Nits as the fourth quarter gets underway.

The Broncos had a touchdown called back moments ago and the third quarter will end with BSU on the edge of field goal range.

The Broncos are now over midfield as time ticks away in the third quarter. Ashton Jeanty has still been kept under wraps by PSU's defense, but QB Maddux Madsen is making the necessary throws to move the sticks.

It's Tyler Warren AGAIN! Drew Allar seemed to just throw it up in the end zone and the big-bodied tight end comes down with it for the score. What a clutch throw and grab by the duo on third-and-long.

PSU 24, BSU 14

The Nittany Lions were facing a third-and-14 when Allar scrambled out of the pocket and found space enough to run for a first down. Clutch run by the QB.

PSU is inside the red zone now.

The Nittany Lions are past midfield already after a 23-yard run by Kaytron Allen on third-and-short.

The Broncos are alive! Penn State just seemed to lose Matt Lauter in coverage and the tight end breaks away for a 53-yard catch-and-run touchdown.

Game on in Tempe!

PSU 17, BSU 14

The Broncos will have the ball after a quick three-and-out by PSU to come out of the break.

We are back for the second half of the Fiesta Bowl.

Penn State will have the ball at its own 25-yard line.

The Nittany Lions will go into halftime with a 10-point lead after Ryan Barker hit a 40-yard field goal to end the second quarter.

PSU will get the ball first when we come back from the break.

The Nittany Lions didn't convert on fourth-and-long, but it didn't matter after a BSU penalty gave them a free set of downs.

There's less than 30 seconds left in the half.

The Broncos can't do anything with their possession and give it right back to PSU. There's a minute left in the half.

The Broncos will get the ball back with just under 2 minutes left in the first half. They haven't had much luck through the air so far, but they'll need to move the ball with some pace here.

Kaytron Allen just broke off the biggest run of the game, but it was all for naught after a holding call on one of his offensive linemen.

The Broncos can't do anything on the ensuing possession and give it right back to PSU. For those wondering, Ashton Jeanty has essentially been bottled up so far against a stacked box. He has 12 carries for 37 yards.

The Broncos are going to have a shot at tying this thing up after a PSU drive fizzled out a deep sack taken by Drew Allar.

They'll have the ball at their own 39-yard line with just over 5 minutes left in the half.

The Broncos are on the board in the Fiesta Bowl! It's not Ashton Jeanty but Tyler Crowe with a gritty 8-yard run to get into the end zone. What a strong finish by the fullback.

PSU 14, BSU 7

Ashton Jeanty put the ball on the turf again, but a BSU teammate came up with it and the Broncos are now inside the red zone.

There's just over 10 minutes left in the first half.

The Broncos will have it back after consecutive drives by the teams went nowhere. PSU tried a trick play on third down but it didn't have any success.

BSU will start at its own 48-yard line after a solid return by Cooper Jones.

It was all Penn State in the opening quarter as Drew Allar was dropping dimes and BSU's offense couldn't get anything going.

Two plays later, the Nittany Lions have given it right back to BSU on a fumble by quarterback Drew Allar. The Broncos desperately needed that.

Oh my goodness. What a disaster start for Boise! Ashton Jeanty was fighting for extra yards and the ball was popped out of his hands on the sideline and PSU's Zakee Wheatley made a great play in securing the ball before going out of bounds.

What a start for the Nittany Lions! This time Drew Allar found Omari Evans on a deep post route for a 38-yard touchdown. Allar is on the money so far in this one.

PSU 14, BSU 0

The Broncos couldn't move the ball at all on the ensuing possession and punt it over to Penn State.

The Nittany Lions will have it back with good field position at their own 45.

Who else but Tyler Warren to find the end zone first in the Fiesta Bowl? The star tight end found open space in the back corner of the end zone on a deep and Drew Allar put it right on the button for the first TD of the game.

PSU 7, BSU 0

The Nittany Lions are moving the ball with ease on the ground during their first drive of the game. A long Kaytron Allen run has them on the edge of the red zone.

Boise State's drive fizzled out just inside the 30-yard line and kicker Jonah Dalmas' 45-yard field goal attempt was blocked.

The Broncos are out over midfield already after two quick first downs. Penn State is stacking the box in an effort to slow down star RB Ashton Jeanty and QB Maddux Madsen is finding his mark downfield.

We are underway in the Fiesta Bowl!

An unfortunate moment as the Boise State team ran onto the field:

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