Boise State's loss to Penn State in the Playoff quarterfinals underscored a crucial flaw in a system meant to reward conference champions.

Here's a look at Penn State and Boise State's Fiesta Bowl history heading into their College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchup

Boise State played a good game for the most part in this one, but the first quarter was a struggle. Perhaps it was because of all the time off, but the Broncos just didn't look ready to go out of the gates, and Penn State was able to take advantage.

Here's a look at Penn State football's record in New Year's Six bowls heading into Tuesday's CFP Fiesta Bowl quarterfinal vs. No. 3 Boise State:

Drew Allar threw three touchdown passes and No. 5 Penn State bottled up Heisman Trophy runner-up Ashton Jeanty for a 31-14 win over No. 8 Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl, earning a spot in the College Football Playoff semifinals.

Penn State never really felt like it could lose against Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl, but the game was in fact within three points midway through the third quarter. Then Tyler Warren and Nicholas Singleton happened,

Penn State had to wait an extra day to learn who it would play next. After dispatching of Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl on New Year's Eve, the Nittany Lions were hoping to sit back and watch the Suga