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Penn State-SMU takeaways: Defense dominates as James Franklin wins his 100th game with the Lions

Greg Pickelby:Greg Pickel•12/21/24•

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Dec 21, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Smith Vilbert (92) pressures Southern Methodist Mustangs quarterback Kevin Jennings (7) during the second quarter in the first round of the College Football Playoff at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Penn State football dominated SMU on Saturday to win a first round College Football Playoff matchup at Beaver Stadium.

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