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No. 7 Penn State Targets Rebound at UCLA After Double-OT Loss to Oregon

Oddsmakers have the Nittany Lions as a heavy favorite, with big-play questions and a new linebacker injury in focus.

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Fourth-year redshirt sophomore Donald Chaney, Jr. evades an FSU defender during the 27-20 loss in Tallahassee. Photo credit: Charisma Jones
In the second half of the seven-point loss against Florida State University, Head Coach Mario Cristobal watches the FSU kicker and holder intently before they extend their lead.
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Overview

  • Quarterback Drew Allar said in a CBS interview the Oregon setback could help if Penn State resets properly, stressing that “the standard’s the standard.”
  • UCLA is 0-4 after sweeping staff changes, with Tim Skipper serving as interim head coach and Jerry Neuheisel set to call offensive plays at the Rose Bowl.
  • Penn State is favored by roughly 24.5–25.5 points, according to major sportsbooks including BetMGM.
  • Inside linebacker Tony Rojas sustained an undisclosed practice injury this week, and CBS Sports notes Dom DeLuca and freshmen Alex Tatsch and Cam Smith as potential options to absorb snaps.
  • Analyst Brad Nessler highlighted the lack of explosive plays after Penn State managed just 276 yards against Oregon, keeping attention on Allar, Nick Singleton and the offense’s vertical threat.