Penn State made a decisive early move against SMU last week, leaving its offense on the field for a pivotal 4th-and-1 attempt from its own 19-yard line. The conversion fell short, primarily because of a misplayed snap, and the Mustangs took over down 14-0 in prime position to reframe the game.

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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.