Penn State lost to No. 1 Oregon in the Big Ten championship, but thanks to the expanded College Football Playoff, the Nittany Lions still earned a postseason bid.
LIVE: Follow Penn State vs. SMU updates from 2024 CFP first round
The Nittany Lions are the sixth seed and will host No. 11 SMU on Saturday in the first round of the CFP. Drew Allar leads the charge under center, totaling nearly 2,900 passing yards in his third collegiate season.
He's connected with tight end Tyler Warren often. The 6-6 senior is having his best season to date, tallying 88 receptions for 1,062 yards and six touchdowns. It's more than double his yards and receptions from last year.
This marks Penn State's first appearance in the College Football Playoff, and it'll get SMU, which is also debuting in the postseason.
The Mustangs are also 11-2, losing a heartbreaker to Clemson in the ACC championship game. Both SMU and Clemson got into the playoff and will compete for a national championship.
The Sporting News has all the details on how to watch Penn State vs. SMU.
What channel is Penn State vs. SMU on today?
- TV channel: TNT
- Live stream: Sling
Penn State vs. SMU will be broadcast on TNT, but ESPN announcers will be in the booth: Mark Jones has play-by-play duties, while Roddy Jones will provide analysis and Quint Kessenich will report from the sidelines.
Fans without cable can stream the game live on Sling. Sling is the home for the avid sports fan. You can always cheer for your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.
Penn State vs. SMU start time
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 21
- Time: Noon ET | 11 a.m. CT
Penn State vs. SMU kicks off on Saturday, Dec. 21 at noon ET at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania.
Penn State vs. SMU radio station
- Radio station: SiriusXM channels 82, 84
Fans can listen to the Penn State vs. SMU game live on SiriusXM channels 82 (SMU broadcast) and 84 (Penn State broadcast).
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College Football Playoff schedule 2024-25
First Round
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri., Dec. 20 | No. 7 Notre Dame 27, No. 10 Indiana 17 | — | — |
| Sat., Dec. 21 | No. 6 Penn State vs. No. 11 SMU | 12 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| No. 5 Texas vs. No. 12 Clemson | 4 p.m. | TNT, Sling | |
| No. 8 Ohio State vs. No. 9 Tennessee | 8 p.m. | ABC, ESPN, Fubo |
Quarterfinals
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tues., Dec. 31 | No. 3 Boise State vs. Penn State/SMU | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| Wed., Jan. 1 | No. 4 Arizona State vs. Texas/Clemson | 1 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| No. 1 Oregon vs. Ohio State/Tennessee | 5 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo | |
| No. 2 Georgia vs. No. 7 Notre Dame | 8:45 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
Semifinals
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurs., Jan. 9 | CFP Semifinal at the Orange Bowl | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| Fri., Jan. 10 | CFP Semifinal at the Cotton Bowl | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
Championship
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon., Jan. 20 | CFP National Championship at Atlanta | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
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