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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-donald&quot;&gt;Aaron Donald&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;‘s career with the &lt;strong&gt;Los Angeles Rams&lt;/strong&gt; was incredibly successful, culminating in the long-awaited Super Bowl victory just before his retirement. The dilemma for &lt;strong&gt;Sean McVay&lt;/strong&gt; and his team was how to replace such an important player within their roster, a challenge the head coach eventually revealed the solution to.&lt;/p&gt;


        


&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams&quot;&gt;Rams&lt;/a&gt;‘ strong performance this season suggests that Aaron Donald’s absence has gone unnoticed. Coach McVay, speaking with the media, addressed the strategy used to fill the void left by number 99, emphasizing the collective effort of his team.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;I think it’s always a collaborative effort and really like you said, you never replace somebody like him.&lt;/strong&gt; I think the ‘one-of-one’ term gets thrown around loosely. He’s really one-of-one. He made a tremendous impact on a lot of guys who are in their second year or their third or fourth year, that are key contributors,”&lt;/em&gt; the HC started.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;He also added: &lt;em&gt;“I think you wanted to be able to say, ‘Alright, based on the different phases, what do we want it to look like to try to be able to complete that group?’ You’re expecting, like what he’s done, Kobie Turner to be able to take that step just by the way that he works and the way that he impacts and influences his teammates. Bobby Brown III has been outstanding.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-large&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1024&quot; height=&quot;576&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241221_BUS_297437_Aaron-Donald-Sean-McVay-1024x576_e21ffe2f.webp&amp;amp;width=1024&amp;amp;height=576&quot; alt=&quot;Aaron Donald and Sean McVay&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-297454&quot; srcset=&quot;https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/21083737/Aaron-Donald-Sean-McVay-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/21083737/Aaron-Donald-Sean-McVay-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/21083737/Aaron-Donald-Sean-McVay-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/21083737/Aaron-Donald-Sean-McVay-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/21083737/Aaron-Donald-Sean-McVay-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/21083737/Aaron-Donald-Sean-McVay-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/21083737/Aaron-Donald-Sean-McVay-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/21083737/Aaron-Donald-Sean-McVay.jpg 1920w&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay low five s Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald 99 during the Los Angeles Rams scrimmage on Aug 29, 2020, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Then you say, ‘Alright, do you have the ability to add a player like a Braden Fiske who you really like that has some traits and some mental makeup that are similar to what you love about an Aaron or some of these guys that are really disruptive from the interior and then you get a guy like Tyler Davis.’&lt;strong&gt; I’ve been really pleased with that group and I think they’ve only gotten better,&lt;/strong&gt;“&lt;/em&gt; he also added.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Donald’s legacy with the Rams&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Aaron Donald’s story with the Rams is undoubtedly one of the most remarkable in recent years in the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt;. Coming from the Pittsburgh Panthers, the defensive tackle was selected by the St. Louis Rams in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft, spending his first two seasons with the team in St. Louis and the remaining eight in Los Angeles.&lt;/p&gt;


        


&lt;p&gt;With unmatched talent and extraordinary physical attributes, Donald was named NFL Defensive Player of the Year three times (2017, 2018, 2020). Not stopping there, he was also selected to the Pro Bowl 10 times.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, his greatest achievement came on February 13, 2022, &lt;strong&gt;when his Rams defeated Joe Burrow’s Bengals 23-20 to win Super Bowl LVI.&lt;/strong&gt; The game was played at SoFi Stadium, and it was his teammate Cooper Kupp who ultimately took home the MVP award.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-large&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1024&quot; height=&quot;576&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241221_BUS_297437_Aaron-Donald-Matthew-Stafford-1024x576_d260a3a3.webp&amp;amp;width=1024&amp;amp;height=576&quot; alt=&quot;Aaron Donald Matthew Stafford&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-297455&quot; srcset=&quot;https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/21085129/Aaron-Donald-Matthew-Stafford-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/21085129/Aaron-Donald-Matthew-Stafford-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/21085129/Aaron-Donald-Matthew-Stafford-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/21085129/Aaron-Donald-Matthew-Stafford-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/21085129/Aaron-Donald-Matthew-Stafford-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/21085129/Aaron-Donald-Matthew-Stafford-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/21085129/Aaron-Donald-Matthew-Stafford-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/21085129/Aaron-Donald-Matthew-Stafford.jpg 1920w&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Los Angeles Rams Quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) and Los Angeles Rams Defensive Tackle Aaron Donald (99) celebrate after the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;The final stretch for the Rams&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The NFC West is currently one of the most competitive divisions in the league, and the Rams are still fighting tooth and nail with their rivals to claim the top spot. To achieve this goal, they will need to secure as many victories as possible from here on out.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;First, they will face Aaron Rodgers’ Jets, before taking on the final two games, which are perhaps the most crucial as they are divisional matchups: the first against the Cardinals, followed by the regular season finale against the Seahawks.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Currently, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sean-mcvay&quot;&gt;McVay&lt;/a&gt;‘s squad holds a record of eight wins and six losses, the same as Seattle. &lt;strong&gt;This makes the final game for both teams decisive in determining who will claim the division.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs&quot;&gt;Kansas City Chiefs&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; Houston Texans &lt;/strong&gt;will face against each other in a Week 15 showdown of the 2024&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;regular season. Here’s everything you need to know, including kickoff details and streaming options for USA fans, so you don’t miss any of the action.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fubo.tv/welcome/leagues/191277?irad=356362&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;[Watch Kansas City Chiefs vs Houston Texans online for FREE in the USA on Fubo]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With the regular season nearing its conclusion, several teams have locked in their playoff spots, including the &lt;strong&gt;Kansas City Chiefs&lt;/strong&gt;. Led by &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes&quot;&gt;Patrick Mahomes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, the &lt;strong&gt;Chiefs&lt;/strong&gt; are aiming to secure the league’s best record and set the stage for another championship run.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Standing in their way are the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-texans&quot;&gt;Houston Texans&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, who have also clinched a playoff berth and a division title. Both teams are eager to finish strong and gauge their readiness against top contenders in the postseason.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;When will the Kansas City Chiefs vs Houston Texans match be played?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Kansas City Chiefs &lt;/strong&gt;take on &lt;strong&gt;Houston Texans &lt;/strong&gt;in Week 16 of the 2024&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;NFL&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;regular season on&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Saturday, December 21&lt;/strong&gt;. Kickoff is scheduled for&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;1:00 PM (ET).&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Kansas City Chiefs vs Houston Texans: Time by State in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ET&lt;/strong&gt;: 1:00 PM&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CT&lt;/strong&gt;: 12:00 PM&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MT&lt;/strong&gt;: 11:00 AM&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PT&lt;/strong&gt;: 10:00 AM&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;How to watch Kansas City Chiefs vs Houston Texans in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;NFL&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;matchup between the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Kansas City Chiefs &lt;/strong&gt;and &lt;strong&gt;Houston Texans&lt;/strong&gt; will be available for live streaming on&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fubo.tv/welcome/leagues/191277?irad=356362&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;Fubo (free trial)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. Fans can also catch the game on NBC.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Francisco Lindor&lt;/strong&gt;, the charismatic shortstop for the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot;&gt;New York Mets&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, has shared his enthusiasm for &lt;strong&gt;Juan Soto’s arrival&lt;/strong&gt; to the &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt; team, emphasizing the transformative impact the young star will have both on and off the field.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Soto’s signing—a &lt;strong&gt;record-breaking 15-year, $765 million contract&lt;/strong&gt; with the Mets—has generated immense excitement across New York. The talented outfielder, who posted an &lt;strong&gt;8.1 WAR&lt;/strong&gt; last season with the Padres, is expected to elevate the Mets’ performance and position them as top contenders in the National League.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/francisco-lindor&quot;&gt;Francisco Lindor&lt;/a&gt; acknowledged that Soto’s presence will not only enhance the team’s offense but also positively influence the clubhouse atmosphere and the fan experience at &lt;strong&gt;Citi Field&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;He’s an electric player. That’s going to add to the vibes as well. Also, his professionalism.&lt;/strong&gt; I think that’s going to go well with the organization, with the culture that we’ve been trying to grow and establish,” &lt;/em&gt;Lindor said via &lt;strong&gt;SNY Mets on X&lt;/strong&gt; (formerly Twitter).&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;Lindor highlighted the &lt;strong&gt;Mets’ commitment to fostering a positive culture&lt;/strong&gt; and engaging atmosphere, both for players and fans, while emphasizing how Soto’s arrival aligns perfectly with that vision: &lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;The whole front office is trying to build the culture and atmosphere where the fans come and have fun, the players have fun, and the families enjoy the game.&lt;/strong&gt; But we’re gonna go out there and give everything we’ve got. I think a guy like Juan Soto is gonna help a lot in that regard,”&lt;/em&gt; Lindor added.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Soto-Lindor: A Fearsome Duo in the MLB&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Soto’s addition to the &lt;strong&gt;Mets’ lineup is set to be game-changing&lt;/strong&gt;. Alongside Lindor, the duo will anchor the heart of the batting order, reminiscent of the connection Soto previously shared with &lt;strong&gt;Aaron Judge&lt;/strong&gt; on the Yankees.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With Soto manning right field, the Mets can count on consistent offensive production from that position. The&lt;strong&gt; Dominican’s exceptional talent &lt;/strong&gt;and youth bring not only excitement but also the promise of a bright future for the franchise.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

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&lt;p&gt;In a surprising&lt;strong&gt; MLB&lt;/strong&gt; trade this past Friday, the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees&quot;&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;bolstered their roster by acquiring reliever&lt;strong&gt; Fernando Cruz&lt;/strong&gt; and catcher &lt;strong&gt;Alex Jackson&lt;/strong&gt; from the &lt;strong&gt;Cincinnati Reds&lt;/strong&gt; in exchange for All-Star catcher&lt;strong&gt; José Trevino&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Trevino, an &lt;strong&gt;All-Star&lt;/strong&gt; in 2022 and widely regarded as one of the league’s premier defensive catchers, is heading to the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cincinnati-reds&quot;&gt;Cincinnati Reds&lt;/a&gt;. His arrival in New York during the spring of 2022 made him a crucial presence behind the plate. However, injuries derailed his 2023 season, and he eventually lost his starting role to &lt;strong&gt;Austin Wells&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Set to become a free agent at the end of the 2025 season, &lt;strong&gt;Trevino was projected to earn approximately $3.5 million next year&lt;/strong&gt;. This trade allows the Yankees to cut costs and reallocate resources to strengthen other areas of the roster.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Fernando Cruz: A High-Impact Arm with Untapped Potential&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The centerpiece of this trade is Fernando Cruz, a right-handed reliever with an exceptional strikeout rate. Cruz averaged an impressive &lt;strong&gt;14.72 strikeouts per nine innings&lt;/strong&gt; last season, placing him among the league’s elite in this category. However, control issues were evident, as he allowed 35 walks and recorded a 4.86 ERA.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;Despite these inconsistencies, Cruz represents significant upside. &lt;strong&gt;At 34 years old, he has yet to reach salary arbitration&lt;/strong&gt;, giving the Yankees four years of team control. His potential makes him a valuable addition to a bullpen looking for reinforcement.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Strategic Shift for the Yankees&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This trade signals a strategic shift for the Yankees. Trevino, known for his defensive prowess and ability to manage pitchers, departs as the team opts for the high-upside arm of Cruz.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Yankees’ bullpen, while strong, struggled in critical moments last season. The addition of Cruz, alongside recent acquisition closer &lt;strong&gt;Devin Williams&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Jonathan Loáisiga&lt;/strong&gt;, boosts the bullpen’s depth and firepower heading into next season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With this move, the Yankees appear focused on building a dominant bullpen to complement their roster as they prepare for a highly competitive &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; season ahead.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/smu&quot;&gt;SMU&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; are set to face off against &lt;strong&gt;Penn State&lt;/strong&gt; in the first round of the &lt;strong&gt;2024 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/college-football&quot;&gt;College Football&lt;/a&gt; Playoffs&lt;/strong&gt;. Fans across the country can find all the key details here, including the official game date, kickoff time, and streaming information, ensuring they don’t miss a moment of this eagerly awaited showdown.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fubo.tv/welcome/leagues/191261?irad=399332&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;[Watch SMU vs Penn State online for FREE in the US on Fubo]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The&lt;strong&gt; College Football Playoff&lt;/strong&gt; first round showcases an exciting clash as the No. 5 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/penn-state&quot;&gt;Penn State Nittany Lions&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; (11-2) welcome the No. 12 &lt;strong&gt;SMU Mustangs&lt;/strong&gt; (11-2) to Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania.&lt;strong&gt; Penn State &lt;/strong&gt;enter the matchup as 8.5-point favorites, with the total points projection set at 53.5, promising a competitive contest between these two programs.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Penn State&lt;/strong&gt; are looking to rebound after a tough 45-37 loss to the &lt;strong&gt;Oregon Ducks&lt;/strong&gt; in their last outing, a game that highlighted their offensive firepower but exposed defensive vulnerabilities. On the other side, &lt;strong&gt;SMU&lt;/strong&gt; narrowly fell 34-31 to the &lt;strong&gt;Clemson Tigers&lt;/strong&gt;, a result that tested their resilience and sets up a compelling battle in this playoff showdown.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;When will the SMU vs Penn State match be played?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SMU &lt;/strong&gt;face &lt;strong&gt;Penn State &lt;/strong&gt;this&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Saturday, December 21st&lt;/strong&gt;, in the highly anticipated&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;College Football Playoffs First Round&lt;/strong&gt;. The game will kick off at&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;12:00 PM (ET).&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-large&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1024&quot; height=&quot;576&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241221_BUS_297306_Kaytron-Allen-1024x576_f6c383bf.webp&amp;amp;width=1024&amp;amp;height=576&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-297314&quot; srcset=&quot;https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20191356/Kaytron-Allen-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20191356/Kaytron-Allen-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20191356/Kaytron-Allen-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20191356/Kaytron-Allen-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20191356/Kaytron-Allen-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20191356/Kaytron-Allen-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20191356/Kaytron-Allen-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20191356/Kaytron-Allen.jpg 1920w&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Penn State running back Kaytron Allen – IMAGO / Newscom World&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;SMU vs Penn State: Time by State in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ET&lt;/strong&gt;: 12:00 PM&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CT&lt;/strong&gt;: 11:00 AM&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MT&lt;/strong&gt;: 10:00 AM&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PT&lt;/strong&gt;: 9:00 AM&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;How to watch SMU vs Penn State in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Catch the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2024 college football&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;clash between&lt;strong&gt; SMU &lt;/strong&gt;and &lt;strong&gt;Penn State&lt;/strong&gt; live on&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fubo.tv/welcome/leagues/191261?irad=399332&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;Fubo (free trial)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. Alternatively, you can tune in to TNT.&lt;/p&gt;

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