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Penn State demolished SMU in Round 1, but despite a 38-10 win, the Nittany Lions only generated 325 yards on 18 first downs. I expect Penn State to win and advance, but I’ll go under the 53 total points.

It is the first of the CFP quarter-finals as we continue our college football odds series with a Penn State-Boise State prediction and pick.

Nick Saban think that Ohio State fans have taken the rivalry with Michigan way, way too far. The former Alabama head coach appeared on the Pat McAfee Show

Nick Saban tells Pat McAfee how seeding College Football Playoff teams differently would create better games and a fairer tournament.