SMU Mustangs @ Penn State Nittany Lions
College Football Playoff First Round Presented by Allstate
11-3, 5-1 Away
10
11-3, 5-1 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SMU | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 10 |
PSU | 7 | 21 | 3 | 7 | 38 |
12-2, 7-1 Home
38
12-2, 7-1 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
253
Total Yards
325
3
Turnovers
1
21
1st Downs
18
7-61
Penalties
6-65
3/14
3rd Down
6/13
1/3
4th Down
0/2
28:48
Possession
31:12
Game Information
University Park, PA
Betting Results
OpenSpreadTotalML
o52.5
-115
+7.5
+102
o50.5
-130
+260
-8.5
-105
-7.5
-125
u50.5
+105
-320
1st Quarter
Touchdown
6:08 - 1st
0
SMU
7
PSU
Dominic DeLuca 23 Yd Interception Return (Ryan Barker Kick)
2 plays, 0 yards, 0:43
2nd Quarter
Touchdown
13:09 - 2nd
0
SMU
14
PSU
Tony Rojas 59 Yd Interception Return (Ryan Barker Kick)
8 plays, 24 yards, 3:32
Touchdown
5:00 - 2nd
0
SMU
21
PSU
Kaytron Allen 25 Yd Run (Ryan Barker Kick)
9 plays, 75 yards, 3:06
Touchdown
1:03 - 2nd
0
SMU
28
PSU
Nicholas Singleton 1 Yd Run (Ryan Barker Kick)
7 plays, 38 yards, 2:14
3rd Quarter
Field Goal
10:59 - 3rd
3
SMU
28
PSU
Collin Rogers 28 Yd Field Goal
9 plays, 42 yards, 4:01
Field Goal
8:13 - 3rd
3
SMU
31
PSU
Ryan Barker 40 Yd Field Goal
7 plays, 25 yards, 2:46
4th Quarter
Touchdown
12:56 - 4th
3
SMU
38
PSU
Kaytron Allen 4 Yd Run (Ryan Barker Kick)
9 plays, 75 yards, 5:26
Touchdown
7:31 - 4th
10
SMU
38
PSU
Roderick Daniels Jr. 28 Yd pass from Kevin Jennings (Collin Rogers Kick)
5 plays, 42 yards, 2:28
Data is currently unavailable.
Win Probability
0%
--SMU
100%
--PSU
According to ESPN Analytics
2025 Standings
FBS
| Atlantic Coast Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Tech | 3-0 | 6-0 |
| Virginia | 3-0 | 5-1 |
| Duke | 3-0 | 4-2 |
| SMU | 2-0 | 4-2 |
| Miami | 1-0 | 5-0 |
| Pittsburgh | 2-1 | 4-2 |
| Clemson | 2-2 | 3-3 |
| Louisville | 1-1 | 4-1 |
| California | 1-1 | 4-2 |
| Wake Forest | 1-2 | 4-2 |
| NC State | 1-2 | 4-3 |
| Virginia Tech | 1-2 | 2-5 |
| Syracuse | 1-2 | 3-3 |
| Stanford | 1-2 | 2-4 |
| North Carolina | 0-1 | 2-3 |
| Florida State | 0-3 | 3-3 |
| Boston College | 0-4 | 1-5 |
| Big Ten Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 3-0 | 6-0 |
| Ohio State | 3-0 | 6-0 |
| USC | 3-1 | 5-1 |
| Oregon | 2-1 | 5-1 |
| Michigan | 2-1 | 4-2 |
| Northwestern | 2-1 | 4-2 |
| Nebraska | 2-1 | 5-1 |
| Washington | 2-1 | 5-1 |
| Iowa | 2-1 | 4-2 |
| Minnesota | 2-1 | 4-2 |
| UCLA | 2-1 | 2-4 |
| Illinois | 2-2 | 5-2 |
| Maryland | 1-2 | 4-2 |
| Michigan State | 0-3 | 3-3 |
| Penn State | 0-3 | 3-3 |
| Rutgers | 0-3 | 3-3 |
| Purdue | 0-3 | 2-4 |
| Wisconsin | 0-3 | 2-4 |
NCAAF News
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Roman Harper and Tim Tebow debate on The Paul Finebaum Show what the deciding factors will be, harping on the Tide's weekly improvement and the Vols' struggles defensively.
43m
Alabama's Greg Byrne describes climate of college sports
The Crimson Tide's Director of Athletics, Byrne joins The Paul Finebaum Show to explain the current state of college athletics as the government looks to make regulations.
1h
LSU LB Whit Weeks (ankle) doubtful vs. Vandy, sources say
LSU linebacker Whit Weeks is considered doubtful for Saturday's game against Vanderbilt, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel, as the first-team All-SEC player deals with a bone bruise in his ankle.
3h