For starters, there’s a Heisman Trophy runner-up (Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty), the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year (Penn State’s Abdul Carter) and the Mackey Award winner (Penn State’s Tyler Warren) in the game.

Still, the Broncos are 12-1, won the Mountain West title and live to be the underdog. They even designed a T-shirt around it. "I don't think any of our guys will be afraid of the challenge," Boise State offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter said.