Penn State news, notes, and updates for Dec. 17 include parking information for Saturday’s College Football Playoff matchup with SMU, headlines of the day, and more.

Penn State football fans who plan on attending Saturday’s playoff matchup with SMU can now purchase parking passes for the much-anticipated contest. PSU-SMU is a noon kickoff at Beaver Stadium.

Signs explaining the new Ford Stadium policy will be posted in and around SMU parking facilities to alert fans. Separate screening will be available at all gates for items that are medically ...