With a Heisman finalist running back and a new head coach, the Broncos reached the playoff, but there was a lot more that went on behind the scenes.

The stars of college football have spent time with their loved ones, eaten their Christmas meals and opened their presents, but it’s now time to get back to the action.

After a first round filled with one-sided outcomes, the quarterfinals feature four games with plenty of intrigue (and likely much closer on the scoreboard). Penn State is a huge favorite over Boise State,