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Sights and scenes from Penn State, Boise State during Fiesta Bowl Media Day and practices

Players and coaches from both Penn State and Boise State took part Sunday in a Fiesta Bowl Media Day before moving onto the teams’ respective practices, portions of which were briefly open to reporters.

The day started at 8:30 a.m. local time at the Arizona Ballroom in the Camelback Inn, where reporters were invited to conduct interviews. A few hours later, the Broncos practiced at Indian School Park while the Nittany Lions spent practice at Tempe Diablo Stadium. The two venues were about 15 miles from one another.

Both teams will meet on the field of State Farm Stadium at 7:30 p.m. ET Tuesday in the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff. The winner will advance to the semifinals, where it will face the winner of Wednesday’s Notre Dame/Georgia matchup.

Here’s a closer look at Penn State and Boise State on Sunday:

Penn State quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer and wide receiver Omari Evans pose for a photo with the Fiesta Bowl trophy during media day on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024.
Penn State quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer and wide receiver Omari Evans pose for a photo with the Fiesta Bowl trophy during media day on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024.
Penn State football coach James Franklin talks about the college football during a media day for the Fiesta Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024.
Penn State football coach James Franklin talks about the college football during a media day for the Fiesta Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024.
Penn State quarterback Drew Allar talks to reporters during media day for the Fiesta Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024.
Penn State quarterback Drew Allar talks to reporters during media day for the Fiesta Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024.
Penn State linebacker Kobe King talks to reporters during media day for the Fiesta Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024.
Penn State linebacker Kobe King talks to reporters during media day for the Fiesta Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024.
Penn State tight end Tyler Warren laughs with teammates after they asked him to sign an old photo of him during media day for the Fiesta Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024.
Penn State tight end Tyler Warren laughs with teammates after they asked him to sign an old photo of him during media day for the Fiesta Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024.
Penn State football coach James Franklin shakes hands with the Fiesta Bowl mascot Spirit during media day for the Fiesta Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024.
Penn State football coach James Franklin shakes hands with the Fiesta Bowl mascot Spirit during media day for the Fiesta Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024.
Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty answers questions during media day for the Fiesta Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 at the Camelback Inn.
Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty answers questions during media day for the Fiesta Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 at the Camelback Inn.
Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty answers questions during media day for the Fiesta Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 at the Camelback Inn.
Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty answers questions during media day for the Fiesta Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 at the Camelback Inn.
Boise State quarterback Maddux Madsen answers questions during media day for the Fiesta Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 at the Camelback Inn.
Boise State quarterback Maddux Madsen answers questions during media day for the Fiesta Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 at the Camelback Inn.
Boise State’s Cameron Camper poses for a photo during media day for the Fiesta Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 at the Camelback Inn.
Boise State’s Cameron Camper poses for a photo during media day for the Fiesta Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 at the Camelback Inn.
Boise State special teams coordinator Stacy Collins talk to his players during practice for the Fiesta Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 Indian School Park.
Boise State special teams coordinator Stacy Collins talk to his players during practice for the Fiesta Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 Indian School Park.
Boise State coach Spencer Danielson motions to his players during practice for the Fiesta Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 Indian School Park.
Boise State coach Spencer Danielson motions to his players during practice for the Fiesta Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 Indian School Park.
Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty talks with his teammates during practice for the Fiesta Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 Indian School Park.
Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty talks with his teammates during practice for the Fiesta Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 Indian School Park.
Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty jogs during practice for the Fiesta Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 Indian School Park.
Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty jogs during practice for the Fiesta Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 Indian School Park.
Penn State players Drew Allar and Tony Rojas arrives for practice for the Fiesta Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 at Tempe Diablo Stadium.
Penn State players Drew Allar and Tony Rojas arrives for practice for the Fiesta Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 at Tempe Diablo Stadium.
Penn State wide receiver Julian Fleming catches a ball as he warms up for practice for the Fiesta Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 at Tempe Diablo Stadium.
Penn State wide receiver Julian Fleming catches a ball as he warms up for practice for the Fiesta Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 at Tempe Diablo Stadium.
Penn State quarterback Drew Allar stretches at the start of practice for the Fiesta Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 at Tempe Diablo Stadium.
Penn State quarterback Drew Allar stretches at the start of practice for the Fiesta Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 at Tempe Diablo Stadium.
Penn State offensive lineman Drew Shelton stretches at the start of practice for the Fiesta Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 at Tempe Diablo Stadium.
Penn State offensive lineman Drew Shelton stretches at the start of practice for the Fiesta Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 at Tempe Diablo Stadium.
Penn State offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki talks with quarterback Jaxon Smolik during practice for the Fiesta Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 at Tempe Diablo Stadium.
Penn State offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki talks with quarterback Jaxon Smolik during practice for the Fiesta Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 at Tempe Diablo Stadium.
Penn State football coach James Franklin watches practice for the Fiesta Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 at Tempe Diablo Stadium.
Penn State football coach James Franklin watches practice for the Fiesta Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 at Tempe Diablo Stadium.
Penn State football practices for the Fiesta Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 at Tempe Diablo Stadium.
Penn State football practices for the Fiesta Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 at Tempe Diablo Stadium.