How to buy Penn State vs SMU tickets? CFP First Round Game venue, price details and more
The College Football Playoff kicks off in University Park, Pennsylvania, where the No. 4 Penn State Nittany Lions will host the No. 10 SMU Mustangs. The kickoff time is scheduled for noon on Saturday, Dec. 12.
SMU’s 11-2 2024 campaign ended with a narrow 34-31 loss to the Clemson Tigers in the ACC title game, which threatened their selection for the playoffs. On Selection Saturday, the College Football Playoff Committee released its 12-team playoff field, which included SMU, while Alabama, with a 9-3 record, did not make the playoffs.
How to buy Penn State vs SMU tickets?
Tickets for Penn State vs SMU game are now available on StubHub.
Tickets for College Football Playoff first-round games are typically reasonable unless it’s a heavyweight matchup. This game is no exception, as the cheapest tickets available on the platform range from $175 to $200. However, fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets as soon as possible, as prices are expected to spike as game day approaches.
Tickets pricing details
Seating Sections:
The stadium is divided into different sections, marked with letters like “WJ,” “EE,” “NJ,” and so on. Some sections are general areas (like “Visitor”) while others are premium areas (like “Suites”).
Ticket Prices:
Each section has an associated price displayed on the map (via StubHub). For example, sections in the lower-left corner show prices like $243, $246, $268 and $244. The upper-right corner has tickets priced at $146. Premium areas near the center (closer to the field) are more expensive, such as $410 and $412.
Penn State vs SMU game venue and time
The Penn State vs SMU game will be played at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania, with kickoff scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 21, at noon ET.
College Football Playoff upcoming schedule ft. Penn State vs SMU
The first round of the College Football Playoff features four exciting matchups:
- Notre Dame (No. 7) will host Indiana (No. 10) in South Bend, Indiana.
- Penn State (No. 6) will face SMU (No. 11) in State College, Pennsylvania.
- Texas (No. 5) will take on Clemson (No. 12) in Austin, Texas.
- Ohio State (No. 8) will battle Tennessee (No. 9) in Columbus, Ohio.
The quarterfinal games will take place at prominent bowl venues:
- Boise State (No. 3) awaits the winner of Penn State vs. SMU in the Fiesta Bowl.
- Arizona State (No. 4) will face the winner of Texas vs. Clemson in the Peach Bowl.
- Oregon (No. 1) will clash with the winner of Ohio State vs. Tennessee in the Rose Bowl.
- Georgia (No. 2) will meet the winner of Notre Dame vs. Indiana in the Sugar Bowl.