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No. 6 Oregon Heads to No. 3 Penn State for First Ranked Test After 4-0 Start

ESPN's model pegs the Happy Valley trip as a near toss-up.

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Sep 13, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin argues with officials over the final play of the game during the fourth quarter against the Villanova Wildcats at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Ducks enter Week 5 at 4-0 after blowout wins over Montana State, Oklahoma State, Northwestern and Oregon State.
  • Saturday's game in Happy Valley is Oregon's first ranked matchup of the season and is viewed as its toughest regular-season assignment.
  • Dan Lanning has emphasized fixing late-game execution issues noted after the Northwestern win to deliver four clean quarters.
  • Analyst David Pollack ranks Oregon seventh and frames the Penn State road test as a proving ground that could boost playoff positioning.
  • During the bye on Oct. 4, five-star defensive lineman Jalen Brewster plans to announce his commitment, with On3 rating him the nation’s top DL and Oregon among his options.