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Charleston Pony wrote:If our guys can play their game in brutally cold conditions that most of our players from Texas and Florida have never experienced, SMU wins a close one. If we can't hold onto the ball, home field advantage allows Penn State to advance.

HubbaHubba wrote:
(I hear most fans in attendance will be wearing white to support the visiting team!)

rootertooter wrote:

RunningStang wrote:Winner of this game has a path to the semi-finals as I think the winner will beat Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl.



Statistically, Penn State has a better offense and defense. Our scoring offense is slightly better, but Penn State’s scoring defense is a lot better. We give up around 20 points a game and Penn State’s scoring defense gives up around 16 points a game.

Factors against SMU:

1. Crowd will be the largest and most hostile SMU may have faced in their history. So handling the stage will be key. Cannot duplicate the 1st quarter of the ACC Championship or this will get ugly quick.

2. Weather wise, it will be very cold and probably the coldest in decades.

Factors for SMU:

1. James Franklin is 3-17 against AP top 12 teams at Penn State including 0-2 this year.

2. SMU’s run defense is legit - number 4 in the country and plays right to Penn State’s rushing game - number 18. If SMU can win the running game on defense, they have a shot.

Prediction: This will be a good game. Closer than you think, but I don’t see how SMU can pull this off. Penn State 31-27. Prove me wrong Mustangs!!!

Should set them up for a bigger 2025!

And I will be representing SMU at the official watch party in Austin.


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I will be in Austin during the game, where is the watch party happening?!