And the sixth-seeded Nittany Lions (12-2) are doing plenty these days as they prepare for a meeting with third-seeded Boise State (12-1) in the Fiesta Bowl on New Year’s Eve, which this year doubles as a quarterfinal for the College Football Playoff.

Penn State’s coordinators don’t meet with the media often during the season, but with the Nittany Lions still playing in the College Football Playoff, both offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki and defensive coordinator Tom Allen are required to meet with the media before and after the game.

Penn State Nittany Lions offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki spoke with the media on Thursday afternoon in preparation for the team’s Fiesta Bowl matchup with Boise State. He discussed the upcoming game for roughly 20 minutes.

If Penn State tight end Tyler Warren is Andy Kotelnicki’s most versatile chess piece, it is either Beau Pribula or maybe even Vega Ioane who was No. 2 on that list through 13 games. Let’s not forget about Ioane’s role. A second-team All-Big Ten choice at guard, Ioane is capable of playing center.

Andy Kotelnicki likes to tinker. It's just kind of his way. The Penn State first-year offensive coordinator is wary of growing stagnant. No matter how deep into the season it gets, there's always

Andy Kotelnicki likes to tinker. It's just kind of his way.