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.

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

With only the delayed Sugar Bowl left to be played, the three other highest-ranked conference champions besides Georgia are out of the College Football Playoff. The first-round byes have had a negative effect on Arizona State,