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For Boise State, years of being the best program outside the power conference have finally culminated in a chance to play for the national title. Undefeated seasons in 2006 and 2009 ended with Fiesta Bowl wins but came before the four-team Playoff. This season is Boise’s 10th with 12 wins since 2002.

In a Christmas Eve edition of "Always College Football," Greg McElroy had Josh Pate on to discuss the next round of playoff games. Penn State will face No. 3 Boise State and Heisman runner-up Ashton Jeanty on New Year's Eve. Pate expects Penn State to make a statement in that game.