As the College Football Playoff kicks off, No. 6 seed Penn State faces off against No. 11 seed SMU in what promises to be an exciting first round match-up. Fans braving frigid weather at Beaver Stadium show their support, as the Nittany Lions look to secure their place in the Elite Eight amidst predictions of their victory. Both teams aim to create history with their CFP debuts, with SMU looking to upset the favored Penn State. Live updates, score tracking, and various viewing options are available for this anticipated game. Additionally, special uniform announcements by Penn State add to the historic nature of this playoff opener.