Notably, this is the Mustangs' first appearance in the College Football Playoff. The Nittany Lions have won two national championships in their history with theirs coming in 1982 and 1986.

Fireworks explode during the national anthem before an NCAA football game between SMU and Pitt at Ford Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Dallas. (Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer) Tickets ...