Penn State, James Franklin must beat Boise State in College Football Playoff to silence doubters after SMU win

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College Football Playoff: No. 6 Penn State rides two first-half pick-6s to blowout win over No. 11 SMU

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Penn State, James Franklin must beat Boise State in College Football Playoff to silence doubters after SMU win

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