Penn State's offense is thriving under first-year offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki. The Nittany Lions are one of a handful of Power Four schools averaging 200 yards per game rushing and receiving heading into their College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Boise State.

Andy Kotelnicki likes to tinker. It's just kind of his way. The Penn State first-year offensive coordinator is wary of growing stagnant. No matter how deep into the season it gets, there's always time for a new wrinkle,

Andy Kotelnicki likes to tinker. It's just kind of his way.

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.

According to College Football 25, Penn State will defeat Boise State 27-20 and advance to the College Football Playoff Semi-Finals. Things were close in the first half, but it looked like the Broncos had the edge. However, Penn State took over in the second half, with DE Abdul Carter leading the team to victory.